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Humphrey Dobson
Why is it important for Christians to promote the truth of God’s Word in the public square? Why should we seek to influence public policy? The Bible gives many reasons to be a Christian influence. Here are ten.
This short series of videos sets out to debunk the myths surrounding what schools can and can’t do in the name of equality and human rights.
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We’ve all become familiar with viral contagion. This briefing explains the concept of social contagion.
This briefing argues that the concept of social contagion helps to explain the recent surge in transgenderism among young people.
We have excellent laws on free speech. These include the freedom to disagree on transgenderism.
Sharon James
Dr Sharon James, the Institute’s Public Policy Analyst, has written a helpful book for Christians on Gender Ideology. It is published by Christian Focus.
Abigail Shrier
For an accessible book for non-Christians to read, we suggest this book by Abigail Shrier. She is a Journalist for the Wall Street Journal.
The Government has introduced an Online Safety Bill to bolster regulation of the internet. It risks unfashionable views – like biblical teaching on sexual ethics – being censored because some people don’t like them. This could profoundly limit religious freedom and debate. If something is legal to say offline, it should be allowed online.
The Government has introduced an Online Safety Bill to bolster regulation of the internet. It risks unfashionable views – like biblical teaching on sexual ethics – being censored because some people don’t like them. This could profoundly limit religious freedom and debate. If something is legal to say offline, it should be allowed online.
John R Ling
When does human life begin? It is a fundamental and decisive question because your answer reveals your understanding of the nature and status of the human embryo. It also shapes your stance on the big bioethical issues of the day such as abortion, cloning and embryonic stem cell research. There are many voices sowing confusion, but the Bible is unmistakably clear that human life begins at conception. In this booklet, John Ling provides a wide-ranging explanation of biblical truth, the historical Christian perspective and evidence from modern science to support this position.
Campaigners for assisted suicide are stepping up their efforts. There are legislative proposals at both Westminster and Holyrood to enable terminally ill adults to get help to kill themselves.
There are good things that can be taught under the new arrangements but unfortunately the changes also provide an opportunity for campaign groups opposed to Christian teaching to push forward their controversial agendas in schools.
In September 2020, the Government released further guidance for schools
Public concern about a planned new law on ‘conversion therapy’ continues to grow. Much of the opposition stems from the serious lack of clarity about what is to be outlawed.
The media has created a sense of crisis around conversion therapy and a ban is very likely. The Christian Institute supports protecting people from dangerous medical practices. But activists want prayer, pastoral conversations, preaching and even parenting to be caught. This is a fast-moving issue. This leaflet covers key developments since our previous briefing in November 2020.
Those calling for a broad conversion therapy law have consistently called for governments across the UK to follow the example of Victoria, Australia.
With over 300 people helped in 2020 alone, The Christian Institute’s Legal Defence Fund is needed just as much today as it was 15 years ago.
Cornerstone (North East) Adoption and Fostering Service is challenging Ofsted in court over a controversial inspection report that threatens its work.
Our Legal Defence Fund helps with the costs of legal action and the associated campaign work in cases of national significance for religious liberty.
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