Religious freedom

Silent Night, Holy Land

December 23, 2021
Archbishop Cranmer
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As our minds turn once again to the baby that was born in Bethlehem two millennia ago, amidst social unrest, foreign occupation, political turmoil and religious zealotry, we might reflect on the fact that journeying from Nazareth to Bethlehem is…

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Welby defends freedom of speech – ‘living out the Reformation truth’

December 10, 2021
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The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted a debate on freedom of speech in the House of Lords today, in the context of so many contemporary challenges (and robust assaults) against it.…

Conversion Therapy: is the Government about to ban prayer?

March 1, 2021
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Conversion Therapy is variously understood, but essentially defined as the practice of attempting to change someone's (or one's own) sexual orientation, usually from homosexual or bisexual to heterosexual, and so…

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Students’ Union president censured and censored over pro-life tweet

May 6, 2020
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Gabriel Baraldi is a student a Bournemouth & Poole College. According to his Twitter biography, he is a "Tri-National Green Conservative Christian Vegetarian". His bio also used to say "@BPCollege…

Franklin Graham ban: Rees-Mogg defends freedom of religion

February 14, 2020
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While the General Synod of the Church of England was repenting of its 'white privilege' and committing to 'net zero' carbon omissions by 2030, the Rt Hon Jacob Rees-Mogg MP…

Mandatory organ donation for Christians: a presumed opt-out for Muslims?

October 5, 2017
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While the media obsess about the P45 prankster, the set falling to pieces or the plague of frogs in Theresa May's throat, you could be forgiven for missing that the…

Man who burned Bible fined £666 for “racially aggravated assault”

June 3, 2017
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A Devon man who burned his wife's Bible in a row over Christmas has been fined £666 by Exeter magistrates. According to Devonlive.com, Jason Mortimore "was upset with his wife…

England has defeated religious fanatics in the past, and will do so again

May 24, 2017
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When in 1587 Pope Sixtus V began conspiring with King Philip II of Spain in 'The Enterprise of England', it was the world's most powerful religious leader giving his blessing…

Will Theresa May restore religious liberty by adopting reasonable accommodation?

December 6, 2016
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Theresa May is an Anglican, and her faith appears to be sound and secure (ie, it doesn't fade in and out like Magic FM in the Chilterns). A few articles…

Ukip's "positive vision" for British Islam: ban all Muslim schools

August 8, 2016
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Ukip has a Muslim problem, which is fine if they're not particularly concerned about courting the Muslim vote, but not fine if it leads to the formulation of policies…

The Home Office's shameful treatment of Christian asylum seekers

June 8, 2016
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A few years ago we had a popular children’s song at my church that started like this: You won’t get to heaven on the back of a camel, And…

Cameron's Christian values are devoid of liberty, spirit and truth

March 29, 2016
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At least No10 bothered to issue an Easter greeting this year. Last year they omitted to do so, and then refused to reply to a number of the politest…

The Woolf Institute is wrong: Christianity is needed in public life now more than ever

December 15, 2015
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This is a guest post by Will Jones who holds a PhD in Political Philosophy from the University of Reading and a diploma in Biblical Studies from Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He currently works…

This is how the 'Christian vote' now looks

June 16, 2015
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During the run up to May’s General Election, we had a few polls that attempted to gauge what the Christian vote would look like. Carrying out such an exercise…

Without Douglas Alexander, who in Labour will stand up for the persecuted church?

April 14, 2015
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With yesterday's release of the Labour Party's Manifesto, the run-up to the General Election is truly underway. Finally the parties are laying out their stalls in the light of…

Nigeria unites in the war against Boko Haram

April 8, 2015
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This is a guest post by Katie Harrison – Tearfund‘s Head of Communications. Katie tweets at @KatieHarrisonTF _______________________ Last year, I was working in Zambia, on a trip which involved long road…

Equality legislation is breeding a class of intolerant whingers

March 18, 2015
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I have a friend who is a teacher and works in a secondary school. The head, who is known to have little sympathy for those of a religious persuasion,…

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…

Jake Berry reminds politicians of accountability to the Prince of Peace

December 21, 2014
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"I am delighted to be able to take the Bill through Parliament and to protect people’s freedom to pray, because it is an important issue. As we approach Christmas, the…

Jake Berry MP seeks to extend the freedom of public bodies to pray

November 21, 2014
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When Councillor Clive Bone of Bideford Town Council attempted to put a stop to the despicable discriminatory practice of formally beginning their meetings with prayers, the council dismissed his…