Freedom of Religion

‘Gay cake’ case comes to court

March 26, 2015
Gillan Scott
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This is a guest post by Peter Lynas – Director of the Northern Ireland Evangelical Alliance and a former barrister. Peter tweets at @peterlynas. _______________________ Today and tomorrow (26-27th March 2015), the ‘gay cake’ case is being heard in Belfast. For those…

To preach Leviticus 20:13 now constitutes a public order offence

March 25, 2015
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There is much to be mocked about street preachers. The world has become intolerant of compact megaphones in the market place, boorishly denouncing sin and declaring the coming judgment…

Green Party: Christians welcome, but only if you ignore your faith

March 24, 2015
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Last Sunday I was invited on to BBC Radio Suffolk to discuss a poll they had carried out asking General Election candidates in Suffolk to state their faith. The…

Secularists must not be allowed to distort the argument for faith schools

March 16, 2015
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Today a new book, The Ins and Outs of Selective Secondary Schools, by the think-tank Civitas is being launched in Parliament. I will be there alongside David Davis MP, Tristram Hunt MP…

Queen's chaplain agnostic on "good or evil" violence in the Qur'an

March 12, 2015
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Apparently, young people are turning to Jihad because school's a drudge and mainstream religion is not sufficiently 'exciting'. That's the general headline summary of a speech given by Justin…

The £3.5 billion gift from the churches to our communities

March 10, 2015
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This Friday will see Jake Berry MP's private member's Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill go to Committee stage in the House of Lords. Assuming this goes through (and the…

Welby: "The best decision anyone can ever make is to be a follower of Jesus Christ"

March 6, 2015
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Back in January, Tim Montgomerie, writing in the Times, vented his frustration with the Archbishop of Canterbury: I remain hopeful that Justin Welby, a "graduate" of HTB and its famous…

Announcing @HolyVote – it's time to reclaim our religious liberty

March 3, 2015
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Apparently, the 2010 General election was the first internet election. And if not that one, it is this one. And if not this one, then it is still to…

Prophet, Islamist, cartoon or bear: which Mohammed most offends?

March 1, 2015
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Apparently we now know the identity of the Islamist butcher known as 'Jihadi John', who has an undoubted penchant for making snuff movies involving the decapitation of charitable and…

Charles confirms he will be anointed and crowned 'Defender of the Faith'

February 9, 2015
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There has been considerable and worthwhile coverage of 'Building Bridges' - The Sunday Hour interview with The Prince of Wales on the subject of Islamic extremism, radicalisation and the…

Ukip ban on non-stun slaughter will affect Jews more than Muslims

February 4, 2015
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When David Cameron spoke at the Knesset almost a year ago, he was unequivocal in his opposition to anti-Israel boycotts; his support for a two-state solution; and his denunciation…

Age UK: Christian stickers might invalidate car insurance policies

February 1, 2015
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Admittedly, the Rev'd Wena Parry's mobile insignia is not of the same order of subtlety as your average 'Jesus ♥ You' bumper sticker. But who is to judge? If…

What are 'fundamental British values'?

January 29, 2015
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In a context of fractious social division and increasing religious tension, the Government is on a quest for national identity, and education is the means by which it will…

Universities to censor Zionists, Pro-Lifers and advocates of Holy Matrimony

January 28, 2015
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Prevent Duty Home Office 17 December 2014 Protecting the UK against terrorism The Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill, which is currently before Parliament, seeks to place a duty on specified…

What are 'Muslim values', Lady Warsi?

January 25, 2015
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The problem is her article's timing, and that when David Cameron stretched out his hand in friendship and promoted and indulged her time and again, there was impatience, irritability…

Since when has knowing what lesbians do been a British value?

January 22, 2015
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The task of education is to impart knowledge - especially of that which might develop literacy and numeracy, for without proficiency in words and numbers one may be muted…

Cameron rebukes the Pope

January 18, 2015
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The Pope of Rome hath erred. Again. In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Pope Francis was asked by journalists aboard the papal plane what he thought of the…

How much UK aid was given to Christian-persecuting countries in 2014?

January 12, 2015
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The most authoritative report on the persecution of Christians around the world has now been released for 2015. The widely respected Open Doors World Watch List is the only annual global survey…

Government immigration clampdown targets Christian organisations

January 9, 2015
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If you ask any Church of England vicar what the least favourite aspect of their job is, there's a good chance that it won't be dealing with random people…

Unbelievers and non-believers must be free to blaspheme with impunity

January 8, 2015
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Our sufferings today are the prelude of those you, Europeans and Western Christians, will also suffer in the near future.. Your liberal and democratic principles are worth nothing.. you…