
Teaching for today
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CI News: 2 August 2024
In the news this week: The High Court upholds a ban protecting under-18s from puberty blockers, legislation designed to promote free speech in higher education is shelved by the new Government, and an abortion survivor speaks of God’s redemptive power. You can download the video via <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/apdbcaag0lwxviibcmjo3/CI-News-020824.mp4?rlkey=rs5kg2uflykvn7f68zyh7yp8i&dl=0">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/high-court-upholds-puberty-blockers-ban/?v020824">High Court upholds puberty blockers ban</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/bma-opposes-puberty-blockers-ban-for-gender-confused-kids/?v020824">BMA opposes puberty blockers ban for gender-confused kids</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/education-secretary-shelves-legal-protections-for-uni-free-speech/?v020824">Education Secretary shelves legal protections for uni free speech</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/paris-olympics-sleazy-opening-ceremony-sparks-international-outrage/?v020824">Paris Olympics ‘sleazy’ opening ceremony sparks international outrage</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/late-term-abortion-survivor-reunited-with-her-mother/?v020824">Late-term abortion survivor reunited with her mother</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 26 July 2024
In the news this week: A Government advisor debunks claims that puberty blocker restrictions have increased suicides, a poll reveals that even Brits who back assisted suicide have safety doubts, and this year marks the centenary of Christian athlete Eric Liddell’s gold medal win at the 1924 Paris Olympics. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+260724.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-review-debunks-claims-that-puberty-blockers-ban-fuels-suicide/?v260724">Govt review debunks claims that puberty blockers ban fuels suicide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/even-brits-who-back-assisted-suicide-think-it-is-too-complicated-to-safely-introduce/?v260724">Even Brits who back assisted suicide think it is ‘too complicated to safely introduce’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/house-of-lords-to-consider-dangerous-assisted-suicide-bill/?v260724">House of Lords to consider ‘dangerous’ assisted suicide Bill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/isle-of-man-faces-advancing-threat-of-state-sponsored-suicide/?v260724">Isle of Man faces advancing threat of state-sponsored suicide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/plans-for-a-new-law-on-conversion-therapy-stall-in-republic-of-ireland/?v260724">Plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ stall in Republic of Ireland</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/eric-liddell-celebrated-olympian-and-christian-missionary-to-china/?v260724">Eric Liddell: Celebrated Olympian and Christian missionary to China</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 19 July 2024
In the news this week: The Government has used the King’s Speech to announce its intention to bring forward legislation on banning ‘conversion therapy’, The Christian Institute has called on the Culture Secretary to prioritise gambling reform, and an Anglican education charity is criticised for its woke, pro-LGBT guidance. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+190724.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/conversion-therapy-ban-included-in-kings-speech/?v190724">Conversion therapy ban included in King’s Speech</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/features/a-response-to-the-kings-speech/?v190724">A response to the King’s Speech</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-urges-govt-to-protect-vulnerable-from-gambling-firm-exploitation/?v190724">CI urges Govt to protect vulnerable from gambling firm exploitation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/draft-cofe-schools-guidance-ditches-biological-reality-for-gender-ideology/?v190724">Draft CofE schools’ guidance ditches biological reality for gender ideology</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-could-make-puberty-blockers-ban-permanent/?v190724">Govt could make puberty blockers ban permanent</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 12 July 2024
In the news this week: Church leaders warn the Prime Minister that religious illiteracy is fuelling unwarranted hostility towards Christians in debates around ‘conversion therapy’, the Church of England backs plans to allow specific services for same-sex blessings, and an abortion survivor in the US speaks of her faith in Christ. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+120724.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/pm-called-to-address-hostility-christians-face-over-conversion-therapy/?v120724">PM called to address hostility Christians face over ‘conversion therapy’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/cofe-green-lights-standalone-services-for-same-sex-blessings/?v120724">CofE green-lights standalone services for same-sex blessings</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scot-govt-told-to-heed-cass-review-and-end-puberty-blockers-for-kids/?v120724">Scot Govt told to heed Cass Review and end puberty blockers for kids</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/abortion-survivor-knows-joy-in-her-heart-through-faith-in-god/?v120724">Abortion survivor knows ‘joy in her heart’ through faith in God</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 5 July 2024
In the news this week: Following Labour’s success at the polls, we look at where the party stands on some key moral issues, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly urge their colleagues to tackle the widespread harm caused by gambling, and a man with locked-in syndrome speaks of his mission to inspire others. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+050724.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/uk-general-election-labours-policies-on-key-moral-issues/?v050724">UK General Election: Labour’s policies on some key moral issues</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mlas-stormont-must-seize-opportunity-to-rein-in-gambling-wild-west/?v050724">MLAs: ‘Stormont must seize opportunity to rein in gambling Wild West’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/nhs-scotland-employee-takes-legal-action-over-man-using-female-changing-rooms/?v050724">NHS Scotland employee takes legal action over man using female changing rooms</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/fewer-than-1-in-200-scots-aged-over-16-identify-as-trans/?v050724">Fewer than 1 in 200 Scots aged over 16 identify as ‘trans’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/cultivating-hope-my-life-with-locked-in-syndrome/?v050724">‘Cultivating hope: my life with locked-in syndrome’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 28 June 2024
In the news this week: Tennis and broadcasting legend Sue Barker says men should not be allowed to compete in female sports, an assisted suicide Bill has been tabled in the Republic of Ireland, and the son of evangelist Billy Graham is finally able to share the Gospel with thousands at a venue which previously cancelled his booking. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+280624.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/sue-barker-allowing-trans-players-takes-away-young-girls-dreams/?v280624">Sue Barker: ‘Allowing trans players takes away young girls’ dreams’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/irish-td-launches-fresh-attempt-to-legalise-euthanasia/?v280624">Irish TD launches fresh attempt to legalise euthanasia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/massachusetts-promotes-abortion-in-brazen-attack-on-pro-life-pregnancy-centres/?v280624">Massachusetts promotes abortion in brazen attack on pro-life pregnancy centres</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/franklin-graham-shares-the-gospel-with-thousands-after-previously-being-cancelled/?v280624">Franklin Graham shares the Gospel with thousands after previously being cancelled</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 21 June 2024
In the news this week: The Institute releases its Election Briefing 2024, detailing where the parties stand on issues of concern to Christians, abortions in Northern Ireland have been under-reported by thousands, and children in Texas and Louisiana are set to learn about the Bible’s role in American culture. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+210624.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/general-election-2024//?v210624">Election Briefing 2024 out now</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/northern-ireland-abortions-under-reported-by-thousands/?v210624">Northern Ireland abortions under-reported by thousands</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/dan-walker-i-dont-have-all-the-answers-but-i-trust-in-a-god-who-does/?v210624">Dan Walker: ‘I don’t have all the answers but I trust in a God who does’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ten-commandments-to-be-displayed-in-every-louisiana-classroom/?v210624">Ten Commandments to be displayed in every Louisiana classroom</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/texas-schools-to-teach-cultural-importance-of-bible/?v210624">Texas schools to teach cultural importance of Bible</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 14 June 2024
In the news this week: Opposition to transgender ideology is on the rise, implementing the Scottish Government’s unpopular hate crime law costs Police Scotland half a million pounds, and a Newcastle United fan stands up to the club and police in defence of biological reality. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+140624.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/brits-increasingly-opposed-to-trans-ideology-survey-shows/?v140624">Brits increasingly opposed to trans ideology, survey shows</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/half-a-million-already-spent-policing-scots-hate-crime-law/?v140624">Half a million already spent policing Scots hate crime law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/methodist-church-in-ireland-maintains-biblical-position-on-marriage/?v140624">Methodist Church in Ireland maintains biblical position on marriage</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/gender-critical-nufc-fan-launches-legal-action-against-club-and-police/?v140624">Gender-critical NUFC fan launches legal action against club and police</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 7 June 2024
In the news this week: Rogue private gender clinics are banned from prescribing puberty blockers to under 18s, a pro-life campaigner is fined by the police for standing near an abortion centre, and a baby with Down’s syndrome changes her parents’ minds on disability-selective abortions. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+070624.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/private-clinicians-banned-from-giving-puberty-blockers-to-kids/?v070624">Private clinicians banned from giving puberty blockers to kids</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/stormont-calls-for-conversion-practices-law-but-admits-religious-freedom-concerns/?v070624">Stormont calls for ‘conversion practices’ law but admits religious freedom concerns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/fined-for-standing-in-abortion-censorship-zone/?v070624">Fined for standing in abortion censorship zone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/burden-to-blessing-new-baby-changes-her-parents-mind-on-downs-abortions/?v070624">‘Burden’ to blessing: New baby changes her parents’ mind on Down’s abortions</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 31 May 2024
In the news this week: The number of abortions in Britain continues to rise year on year, Northern Ireland moves towards introducing no-fault divorce, and a Christian teacher in the US who was fired for upholding biological sex receives a six-figure payout. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+310524.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/abortion-figures-continue-to-rise-in-england-and-wales/">Abortion figures continue to rise in England and Wales</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/stormont-backs-move-towards-no-fault-divorce/?v310524">Stormont backs move towards no-fault divorce</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/irish-politician-says-vague-hate-crime-bill-must-be-binned/?v310524">Irish politician says ‘vague hate crime Bill must be binned’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/californian-teacher-fired-for-refusing-to-hide-kids-gender-identity-awarded-360k/?v310524">Californian teacher fired for refusing to hide kids’ ‘gender identity’ awarded $360k</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 24 May 2024
In the news this week: Rishi Sunak announces a General Election is to take place in July, Jersey moves forward with plans to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide, and a rape crisis support worker forced to resign over her gender-critical views is vindicated at a tribunal. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+240524.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/RVJk7RtJNkA?v240524">Voting in the 2024 General Election</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-dismantles-useless-study-on-conversion-practices-in-northern-ireland/?v240524">CI dismantles ‘useless’ study on conversion practices in Northern Ireland</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/jersey-edges-nearer-to-state-sponsored-euthanasia/?v240524">Jersey edges nearer to state-sponsored euthanasia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/rape-centre-worker-dragged-through-heresy-hunt-over-gender-ideology-wins-case/?v240524">Rape centre worker dragged through ‘heresy hunt’ over gender ideology wins case</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 17 May 2024
In the news this week: Children are set to be protected from sex ed materials promoting radical trans ideology in schools, the Liberal Democrats have been reported over allegations a candidate was deselected because of his Christian views, and journalists praise disabled actress Liz Carr’s BBC documentary against assisted suicide. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+170524.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-instructs-schools-to-axe-gender-ideology-from-sex-ed/?v170524">Govt instructs schools to axe gender ideology from sex ed</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/lib-dems-reported-to-human-rights-watchdog-over-deselection-of-christian/?v170524">Lib Dems reported to human rights watchdog over deselection of Christian</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/church-leaders-urge-pm-to-denounce-conversion-practices-plans-that-criminalise-christians/?v170524">Church leaders urge PM to denounce ‘conversion practices’ plans that criminalise Christians</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/better-off-dead-bbc-puts-spotlight-on-disabled-opposition-to-assisted-suicide/?v170524">‘Better Off Dead?’: BBC puts spotlight on disabled opposition to assisted suicide</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 10 May 2024
In the news this week: It’s revealed that the Foreign Office promised almost a million pounds of taxpayer’s money for LGBT lobby group the Ozanne Foundation, the Scottish Government is urged to adopt the Cass Report recommendations to counter harms to children from gender ideology, and the BBC commits to continue broadcasting religious content on TV and Radio. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+100524.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/1-million-in-taxpayer-funds-for-lgbt-lobby-group-which-opposes-cass-review/?v100524">£1 million in taxpayer funds for LGBT lobby group which opposes Cass Review</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scot-govt-urged-to-adopt-cass-recommendations-to-counter-toxic-ideology/?v100524">Scot Govt urged to adopt Cass recommendations ‘to counter toxic ideology’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/isle-of-man-warned-euthanasia-slippery-slopes-are-real/?v100524">Isle of Man warned ‘euthanasia slippery slopes are real’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/bbc-committed-to-continuing-religious-broadcasting/?v100524">BBC committed to continuing religious broadcasting</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 3 May 2024
In the news this week: The NHS is to define ‘sex’ as ‘biological sex’ in proposed changes to its constitution, the Scottish Parliament backs censorship zones around abortion centres, and MPs from across the political spectrum speak out against legalising assisted suicide. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+030524.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/nhs-set-to-uphold-biological-sex-in-all-areas-of-care/?v030524">NHS set to uphold ‘biological sex’ in all areas of care</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/holyrood-supports-abortion-censorship-zones-despite-silent-prayer-concerns/?v030524">Holyrood supports abortion ‘censorship zones’ despite silent prayer concerns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mps-champion-a-society-of-hope-and-value-over-assisted-suicide/?v030524">MPs champion a society of ‘hope and value’ over assisted suicide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/court-of-appeal-christian-education-in-ni-does-not-breach-human-rights/?v030524">Court of Appeal: Christian education in NI does not breach human rights</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 19 April 2024
In the news this week: Westminster has rejected calls to ban smacking in England, the Health Secretary pledges to crack down on private gender clinics which prescribe puberty blockers to under-16s, and Masters Champion Scottie Scheffler gives glory to God. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+190424.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-rejects-call-to-criminalise-smacking-in-england/?v190424">Govt rejects call to criminalise smacking in England</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/private-clinicians-who-supply-trans-drugs-to-under-16s-could-be-struck-off/?v190424">Private clinicians who supply trans drugs to under-16s could be ‘struck off’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/sandyford-clinic-pauses-trans-drugs-for-new-patients-under-18/?v190424">Sandyford clinic pauses trans drugs for new patients under 18</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/rein-in-irish-hate-speech-bill-says-former-proponent/?v190424">‘Rein in Irish hate speech Bill’ says former proponent</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/masters-champion-my-victory-is-secure-on-the-cross/?v190424">Masters champion: ‘My victory is secure on the cross’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 12 April 2024
In the news this week: NHS England agrees to review its trans policies following the Cass Review, schools across Devon and Cornwall have been accused of misrepresenting equality law, and a poll reveals the scale of public opposition to the Scottish Government’s new hate crime legislation. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+120424.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/nhs-england-to-review-trans-policies-for-kids-and-adults/?v120424">NHS England to review trans policies for kids and adults</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/schools-undermining-trans-guidance-behind-parents-backs/?v120424">Schools undermining trans guidance behind parents’ backs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/poll-almost-half-of-scots-want-hate-crime-law-ditched/?v120424">Poll: Almost half of Scots want ‘hate crime’ law ditched</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/police-scotland-discovers-just-3-per-cent-of-7000-complaints-are-actually-hate-crimes/?v120424">Police Scotland discovers just 3 per cent of 7,000 complaints are actually hate crimes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/baby-thriving-with-pacemaker-after-mum-refused-abortion/?v120424">Baby thriving with pacemaker after mum refused abortion</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 5 April 2024
In the news this week: Rishi Sunak defends the right of those who wish to speak up for the reality of biological sex, the Institute tells the Scottish Government it will go to court to protect the ordinary work of churches from a new conversion therapy law, and in a House of Lords debate, Peers highlight the plight of persecuted Christians across the world. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+050424.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/rishi-sunak-people-should-not-be-criminalised-for-upholding-biological-sex/?v050424">Rishi Sunak: ‘People should not be criminalised for upholding biological sex’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/police-scotland-not-ready-as-4000-hate-crime-complaints-filed-in-24-hours/?v050424">Police Scotland ‘not ready’ as 4,000 hate crime complaints filed in 24 hours</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/times-readers-slam-columnist-parris-for-pressuring-elderly-and-infirm-to-kill-themselves/?v050424">Times readers slam columnist Parris for pressuring elderly and infirm to kill themselves</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-scot-govt-will-land-itself-in-court-over-new-conversion-practices-law/?v050424">CI: ‘Scot Govt will land itself in court over new conversion practices law’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/peers-highlight-global-persecution-of-christians/?v050424">Peers highlight global persecution of Christians</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 22 March 2024
In the news this week: MPs set to debate restricting abortions for Down’s syndrome, recovering addicts urge the Scottish Government to rethink its failing drugs policy, and the Baptist Union of Great Britain maintains its stance that ministers cannot marry someone of the same sex. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+220324.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mps-to-debate-restricting-downs-syndrome-abortions/?v220324">MPs to debate restricting Down’s syndrome abortions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/pm-petitioned-by-tens-of-thousands-to-cut-abortion-limit-to-22-weeks/?v220324">PM petitioned by over 100,000 to cut abortion limit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/oireachtas-committee-ignores-overwhelming-evidence-by-backing-assisted-suicide/?v220324">Oireachtas committee ignores ‘overwhelming’ evidence by backing assisted suicide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/harm-reduction-strategy-is-not-working-in-scotland-drugs-charity-warns/?v220324">‘Harm reduction strategy is not working in Scotland’, drugs charity warns</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/baptist-union-holds-to-one-man-one-woman-marriage-for-ministers/?v220324">Baptist Union holds to one man, one woman marriage for ministers</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 15 March 2024
In the news this week: CI: ‘Broad extremism definition poses unnecessary threat to free speech’, Starmer wants to legalise assisted suicide if he becomes Prime Minister and ‘Report hurtful words’ says Scots Govt ‘hate crime’ campaign. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+150324.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-broad-extremism-definition-poses-unnecessary-threat-to-free-speech/?v150324">CI: ‘Broad extremism definition poses unnecessary threat to free speech’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/starmer-wants-to-legalise-assisted-suicide-if-he-becomes-prime-minister/?v150324">Starmer wants to legalise assisted suicide if he becomes Prime Minister</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/report-hurtful-words-says-scots-govt-hate-crime-campaign/?v150324">‘Report hurtful words’ says Scots Govt ‘hate crime’ campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/nhs-ends-routine-prescribing-of-puberty-blockers-for-under-18s/?v150324">NHS ends ‘routine prescribing’ of puberty blockers for under-18s</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/some-sad-news-about-our-director-colin-hart/?v150324">Colin Hart (1963-2024)</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 8 March 2024
In the news this week: Broad ‘extremism’ definition risks clampdown on Christian beliefs, Lawyers back ‘important role’ of stay-at-home mums ahead of Irish referendum, Manchester students told to ‘get raped’ for pro-life beliefs and Scots medics oppose McArthur’s death bill. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/UK+CI+News+080324+YT.mp4.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/broad-extremism-definition-risks-clampdown-on-christian-beliefs/?v080324">Broad ‘extremism’ definition risks clampdown on Christian beliefs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/lawyers-back-important-role-of-stay-at-home-mums-ahead-of-irish-referendum/?v080324">Lawyers back ‘important role’ of stay-at-home mums ahead of Irish referendum</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/manchester-students-told-to-get-raped-for-pro-life-beliefs/?v080324">Manchester students told to ‘get raped’ for pro-life beliefs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scots-medics-oppose-mcarthurs-death-bill/?v080324">Scots medics oppose McArthur’s death bill</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 1 March 2024
In the news this week: Christian MPs criticise an attempt to decriminalise abortion in the Criminal Justice Bill, the latest attempt to ban so-called conversion therapy fails, and Alabama’s Supreme Court recognises that embryos are legally children. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+010324.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/christian-mps-decry-extreme-attempt-to-liberalise-abortion-law/?v010324">Christian MPs decry ‘extreme’ attempt to liberalise abortion law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/conversion-practices-bill-fails-in-house-of-commons/?v010324">‘Conversion practices’ Bill fails in House of Commons</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/second-conversion-practices-bill-slammed-by-top-kc/?v010324">Second ‘conversion practices’ Bill slammed by top KC</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mps-give-stark-warning-on-assisted-suicide-but-fall-short-of-opposing-change-in-law/?v010324">MPs give stark warning on assisted suicide but fall short of opposing change in law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/alabama-supreme-court-embryos-are-legally-children/?v010324">Alabama Supreme Court: ‘Embryos are legally children’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 23 February 2024
In the news this week: Ahead of the March budget, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is urged to boost tax support for marriage, DIY abortion pills are linked to a marked rise in police investigations of illegal abortions, and in the US, ‘safe haven’ boxes are saving the lives of unwanted babies. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+230224.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/chancellor-urged-to-boost-tax-support-for-marriage/?v230224">Chancellor urged to boost tax support for marriage</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/bbc-reports-investigations-into-illegal-abortions-on-the-rise/?v230224">BBC reports investigations into illegal abortions on the rise</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/seven-in-ten-irish-mums-want-to-stay-at-home-to-bring-up-children/?v230224">Seven-in-ten Irish mums want to stay at home to bring up children</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/beautiful-baby-girl-found-in-missouris-safe-haven-box/?v230224">‘Beautiful’ baby girl found in Missouri’s ‘safe haven box’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 16 February 2024
In the news this week: ‘Jellyfish legislation’: Top KC launches searing attack on Scots ‘conversion therapy’ law, NHS England axes ‘anti-women’ LGBT badge scheme, ‘Ireland’s vague hate crime Bill will criminalise ordinary people’ warns leading critic and Greens discriminated against gender-critical member, tribunal rules You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+160224.mp4.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/jellyfish-legislation-top-kc-launches-searing-attack-on-scots-conversion-therapy-law/?v160224">‘Jellyfish legislation’: Top KC launches searing attack on Scots ‘conversion therapy’ law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/nhs-england-axes-anti-women-lgbt-badge-scheme/?v160224">NHS England axes ‘anti-women’ LGBT badge scheme</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/irelands-vague-hate-crime-bill-will-criminalise-ordinary-people-warns-leading-critic/?v160224">‘Ireland’s vague hate crime Bill will criminalise ordinary people’ warns leading critic</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/greens-discriminated-against-gender-critical-member-tribunal-rules/?v160224">Greens discriminated against gender-critical member, tribunal rules</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 9 February 2024
In the news this week: Peers speak against a proposed conversion therapy Bill which could criminalise Christians, three primary schools ditch a local church for upholding biblical sexual ethics, and one of Singapore’s youngest surviving babies is now a healthy five-year-old. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+090224.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/peers-speak-out-against-vague-conversion-therapy-plans/?v090224">Peers speak out against vague conversion therapy plans</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/church-expelled-from-local-schools-for-upholding-biblical-sexual-ethics/?v090224">Church expelled from local schools for upholding biblical sexual ethics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/poll-reveals-stark-judgments-on-assisted-suicide-towards-vulnerable/?v090224">Poll on assisted suicide reveals ‘stark judgments’ about vulnerable</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/one-of-singapores-youngest-surviving-babies-now-5-years-old/?v090224">One of Singapore’s youngest surviving babies now 5 years old</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 2 February 2024
In the news this week: Keir Starmer commits Labour to an ‘all-encompassing conversion therapy law’, the Met Police apologise after a volunteer officer tried to stop gospel singing in the street, and a rape victim explains why she chose life for her unborn child. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+020224.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/starmer-commits-to-all-encompassing-conversion-therapy-law/?v020224">Starmer commits to ‘all-encompassing conversion therapy law’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/met-police-apologises-for-officer-who-tried-to-shut-down-gospel-singer/?v020224">Met Police apologises for officer who tried to shut down gospel singer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/number-seeking-help-for-gambling-problems-surges-to-record-level/?v020224">Number seeking help for gambling problems surges to record level</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/raped-at-15-survivor-chose-life-for-her-baby-abortion-is-not-your-only-option/?v020224">Raped at 15, survivor chose life for her baby: ‘Abortion is not your only option’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 26 January 2024
In the news this week: Doctors are pressured to not report illegal abortions, Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson says assisted suicide endangers disabled people, and thousands of pro-lifers march for life in Washington DC. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+260124.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/royal-college-to-threaten-medics-with-sanctions-for-reporting-illegal-abortions/?v260124">Royal College to threaten medics with sanctions for reporting illegal abortions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/revealed-the-senior-abortionist-behind-guidance-telling-doctors-to-turn-blind-eye-to-illegal-abortions/?v260124">Revealed: The senior abortionist behind guidance telling doctors to turn blind eye to illegal abortions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/paralympic-legend-fears-for-vulnerable-if-end-of-life-protections-are-removed/?v260124">Paralympic legend fears for vulnerable if end-of-life protections are removed</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/5-million-more-persecuted-believers-in-2023/?v260124">5 million more persecuted believers in 2023</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/thousands-brave-sub-zero-temperatures-on-us-march-for-life/?v260124">Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures on US March for Life</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 19 January 2024
In the news this week: An expert in palliative care warns of the serious dangers of legalising assisted suicide, the CI announces the development of a Street Preachers’ Charter, and a former star of ITV’s Gladiators speaks of the impact of God’s grace on his life. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+190124.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/assisted-suicide-is-just-too-dangerous-warns-palliative-care-expert/?v190124">‘Assisted suicide is just too dangerous’ warns palliative care expert</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/dont-kill-patients-cut-from-irish-medical-ethics-guide/?v190124">‘Don’t kill patients’ cut from Irish medical ethics guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/christians-to-benefit-from-cis-street-preachers-charter/?v190124">Christians to benefit from CI’s ‘Street Preachers’ Charter’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/social-worker-harassed-for-believing-people-cannot-change-sex-wins-case/?v190124">Social worker harassed for believing ‘people cannot change sex’ wins case</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/tv-gladiator-god-set-me-free-from-my-destructive-lifestyle/?v190124">TV Gladiator: ‘God set me free from my destructive lifestyle’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 12 January 2024
In the news this week: A street preacher has received nearly 15,000 pounds from the police after he was wrongfully arrested, the CI threatens the Scottish Government with legal action over its plan for a draconian conversion therapy ban, and the huge level of opposition to introducing amoral abortion lessons in schools in Northern Ireland has been revealed. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+120124.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/street-preacher-wins-15k-after-wrongful-arrest-for-hate-crime/?v120124">Street preacher wins £15k after wrongful arrest for ‘hate crime’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-remains-ready-to-take-scot-govt-to-court-over-new-conversion-practices-law/?v120124">CI remains ready to take Scot Govt to court over new ‘conversion practices’ law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/compulsory-abortion-lessons-in-ni-opposed-by-three-in-four/?v120124">Abortion lessons in NI opposed by three in four</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 5 January 2024
In the news this week: Official figures reveal that hundreds of young children were referred to the Tavistock’s gender identity clinic over the past decade, a man with Motor Neurone Disease explains why those campaigning to remove end-of-life protections are so wrong, and a woman with Down’s syndrome, who doctors said would never walk or talk, encourages others like her to pursue their dreams. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2024/CI+News+050124.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/kids-as-young-as-3-referred-to-notorious-london-gender-clinic/?v050124">Kids as young as 3 referred to notorious London gender clinic</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/unlike-dame-esther-im-thankful-assisted-suicide-is-not-legal-in-the-uk/?v050124">‘Unlike Dame Esther, I’m thankful assisted suicide is not legal in the UK’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/over-one-thousand-babies-in-scotland-born-dependent-on-drugs/?v050124">Over one thousand babies in Scotland born dependent on drugs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/vogue-model-doctors-said-i-wouldnt-walk-now-im-pursuing-my-dreams/?v050124">Vogue model: ‘Doctors said I wouldn’t walk, now I’m pursuing my dreams’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 22 December 2023
In the news this week: The Institute welcomes the long-awaited trans guidance for schools, but says the Government needs to do more, church leaders urge the Republic of Ireland not to legalise assisted suicide, and Christian MPs declare the true meaning of Christmas in Parliament. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+22+December+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-trans-guidance-for-schools-significant-step-forward/?v221223">CI: ‘Trans guidance for schools significant step forward’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scot-govt-will-wait-on-new-uk-govt-to-green-light-vetoed-sex-swap-bill/?v221223">Scot Govt will wait on ‘new UK Govt’ to green light vetoed ‘sex-swap’ Bill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/church-leaders-roi-must-not-undermine-sanctity-of-life-by-legalising-assisted-suicide/?v221223">Church leaders: ‘RoI must not undermine sanctity of life by legalising assisted suicide’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/christian-mps-share-true-meaning-of-christmas-in-parliament/?v221223">Christian MPs share true meaning of Christmas in Parliament</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 15 December 2023
In the news this week: The Church of England is starting same-sex blessings for use in regular worship services, the House of Lords warns that trans ideology is threatening the welfare of school children, and an Oxford don with multiple sclerosis shares how ethical stem cell treatment gave him a new lease of life. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+15+December+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/cofe-allows-same-sex-partners-to-be-blessed-in-sunday-services/?v151223">CofE allows same-sex partners to be blessed in Sunday services</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/house-of-lords-hears-how-trans-ideology-in-schools-threatens-safeguarding/?v151223">House of Lords hears how trans ideology in schools threatens safeguarding</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/majority-of-uk-doctors-would-not-facilitate-assisted-suicide/?v151223">Majority of UK doctors would not facilitate assisted suicide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ethical-stem-cell-treatment-for-ms-gives-oxford-don-new-lease-of-life/?v151223">Ethical stem cell treatment for MS gives Oxford don new lease of life</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 8 December 2023
In the news this week: A top human rights lawyer has highlighted how a Private Member’s Bill seeking a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ would cut across fundamental religious freedoms; the Irish Government proposes to downgrade the place of traditional marriage, and; broadcaster Dan Walker speaks of the life-transforming power of the Christmas message. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+8+December+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/top-kc-says-lib-dem-conversion-therapy-bill-threatens-fundamental-freedoms/?v081223">Top KC says Lib Dem ‘conversion therapy’ Bill threatens fundamental freedoms</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mps-question-a-no-loopholes-conversion-therapy-ban/?v081223">MPs question a ‘no loopholes’ conversion therapy ban</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/republic-of-ireland-to-vote-on-another-downgrade-to-marriage-status/?v081223">Republic of Ireland to vote on another ‘downgrade’ to marriage status</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ethically-generated-robots-trigger-healing-in-nerve-cells/?v081223">Ethically generated ‘robots’ trigger healing in nerve cells</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/dan-walker-speaks-of-powerful-life-changing-message-of-christmas/?v081223">Dan Walker speaks of powerful, life-changing message of Christmas</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 1 December 2023
In the news this week: Christian MP Nick Fletcher says any new ‘conversion therapy’ law must not criminalise parents, pro-abortion MPs attempt to hijack the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill in their latest effort to decriminalise abortion, and Stonewall is blasted for campaigning to undermine equality in Britain. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+1+December+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/christian-mp-warns-new-conversion-therapy-law-would-endanger-gender-confused-kids/?v011223">Christian MP warns new ‘conversion therapy’ law would endanger gender-confused kids</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mps-weaponise-criminal-justice-bill-to-liberalise-abortion-law/?v011223">MPs weaponise Criminal Justice Bill to liberalise abortion law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/problem-gambling-eight-times-worse-than-previously-estimated/?v011223">Problem gambling eight times worse than previously estimated</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ehrc-chief-stonewall-campaigning-to-undermine-gb-equality/?v011223">EHRC chief: ‘Stonewall campaigning to undermine GB equality’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 24 November 2023
In the news this week: Number Ten’s top terror adviser raises free speech concerns as he cautions against knee-jerk changes to current laws, a Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords on so-called conversion therapy ignores religious freedom, and a call to extend Sunday trading hours in London is rebuffed by the Government. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+24+November+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/knee-jerk-reaction-to-extremism-threatens-free-speech-says-govts-top-terror-adviser/?v241123">‘Knee-jerk reaction to extremism threatens free speech’, says Govt’s top terror adviser</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/uk-conversion-therapy-bill-tabled-by-lib-dem-peer/?v241123">UK ‘conversion therapy’ Bill tabled by Lib Dem Peer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/bbc-presenter-branded-a-bully-for-challenging-trans-narrative/?v241123">BBC presenter branded a bully for challenging trans narrative</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-has-no-plans-to-weaken-sunday-trading-law/?v241123">Govt has ‘no plans’ to weaken Sunday Trading law</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 17 November 2023
In the news this week: The Church of England is to trial services to bless those in same-sex couples, the embryology regulator seeks new powers to pursue controversial experiments on human embryos, and a Finnish MP accused of hate crime for sharing Bible verses is vindicated. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+17+November+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/cofe-synod-narrowly-approves-trial-services-for-same-sex-blessings/?v171123">CofE Synod narrowly approves trial services for same-sex blessings</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/fertility-watchdog-wants-ethical-blank-cheque-on-human-embryo-research/?v171123">Fertility watchdog wants ethical ‘blank cheque’ on human embryo research</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mp-gender-ideology-in-sex-education-has-harmed-thousands-of-kids/?v171123">MP: ‘Gender ideology in sex education has harmed thousands of kids’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/finnish-christian-mp-acquitted-over-hate-crime-bible-tweet-again/?v171123">Finnish Christian MP acquitted over ‘hate crime’ Bible tweet – again</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/a-man-of-courage-and-conviction-a-tribute-to-religious-liberty-lawyer-tom-ellis-snr-1955-2023/?v171123">‘A man of courage and conviction’: A tribute to religious liberty lawyer Tom Ellis Snr (1955-2023)</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 10 November 2023
In the news this week: The Institute steps up its campaign against proposals for a conversion practices Bill which would criminalise the ordinary work of churches, Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch says the Government must never again let Stonewall dictate policy, and more babies born at 22 weeks are surviving following the expansion of neonatal care. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+10+November+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-steps-up-campaign-against-ideological-and-restrictive-conversion-practices-bill/?v101123">CI steps up campaign against ‘ideological and restrictive’ conversion practices Bill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/kemi-badenoch-govt-allowed-stonewall-to-boss-it-around-over-gender-ideology/?v101123">Kemi Badenoch: ‘Govt allowed Stonewall to boss it around over gender ideology’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/former-faith-minister-covid-lockdown-of-churches-was-outrageous/?v101123">Former Faith Minister: ‘Covid lockdown of churches was outrageous’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/more-22-week-old-babies-surviving-after-receiving-neonatal-care/?v101123">More 22-week-old babies surviving after receiving neonatal care</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 3 November 2023
In the news this week: Politicians on the Isle of Man have supported a Bill to allow euthanasia on the island, The Christian Institute cautions against changes to legislation on extremism that may threaten religious freedom, and six sets of conjoined twins gather to celebrate their lives and progress. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+3+November+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/isle-of-man-approves-principle-of-euthanasia/?v031123">Isle of Man approves principle of euthanasia</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-new-extremism-definition-could-pose-threat-to-religious-freedom/?v031123">CI: ‘New extremism definition could pose threat to religious freedom’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/affinity-urges-no-10-to-stand-firm-against-criminalising-ordinary-christians/?v031123">Affinity urges No.10 to ‘stand firm’ against criminalising ordinary Christians</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/conjoined-twins-share-joy-after-defying-doctors-expectations/?v031123">Conjoined twins share joy after defying doctors’ expectations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/rugby-world-cup-champions-growth-as-a-disciple-of-jesus-is-amazing/?v031123">Rugby World Cup champion’s ‘growth as a disciple of Jesus is amazing’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 27 October 2023
In the news this week: The Education Secretary says parents have a fundamental right to know what their kids are taught in sex ed, Rishi Sunak is told not to endanger children by pushing ahead with a conversion therapy law and SNP defector Dr Lisa Cameron says she was marginalised over her Christian faith. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+27+October+2023.mp4.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/education-secretary-seeks-to-reassure-parents-on-access-to-sex-ed-material/?v271023">Education Secretary seeks to reassure parents on access to sex ed material</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/christian-teachers-warn-against-conversion-therapy-bill/?v271023">Christian teachers warn against conversion therapy Bill</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mp-conversion-therapy-bill-must-not-push-kids-towards-irreversible-harm/?v271023">MP: ‘Conversion therapy Bill must not push kids towards irreversible harm’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/being-a-christian-wasnt-welcome-in-the-snp-says-defector-cameron/?v271023">‘Being a Christian wasn’t welcome in the SNP’, says defector Cameron</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 20 October 2023
In the news this week: With press speculation rife that Rishi Sunak will publish a draft Bill on ‘conversion therapy’, the CI reiterates its readiness to take legal action if it restricts the ordinary work of churches, more than 70 Tory MPs back a Bill requiring schools to give parents access to what their children are taught in sex education lessons, and Evangelical Anglicans urge the House of Bishops to uphold the Bible’s teaching on same-sex relationships. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+20+October+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-reminds-govt-conversion-therapy-bill-must-not-criminalise-innocent-conversations/?v201023">CI reminds Govt: ‘Conversion therapy Bill must not criminalise innocent conversations’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scores-of-tory-mps-support-backbench-bill-on-parental-access-to-sex-ed-materials/?v201023">Scores of Tory MPs support backbench Bill on parental access to sex ed materials</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/cofe-evangelicals-urge-bishops-to-remain-true-to-the-gospel/?v201023">CofE Evangelicals urge bishops to ‘remain true to the gospel’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/isle-of-man-survey-shows-3-in-4-doctors-against-euthanasia-bill/?v201023">Isle of Man survey shows 3 in 4 doctors against euthanasia Bill</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 13 October 2023
In the news this week: The Labour Party announces its commitment to introducing a comprehensive ‘conversion therapy’ law, the Government’s new university free speech tsar warns that society must learn to embrace debate rather than cancel it, and in Texas abortions have dropped by more than 99 per cent following the overturning of Roe v Wade. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+13+October+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/labour-wants-a-no-loophole-conversion-therapy-law/?v131023">Labour wants a ‘no-loophole’ conversion therapy law</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/uni-free-speech-tsar-discussion-is-the-alternative-to-violence/?v131023">Uni free speech tsar: ‘Discussion is the alternative to violence’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/assisted-suicide-law-would-open-pandoras-box-in-scotland/?v131023">Assisted suicide law would open ‘Pandora’s Box’ in Scotland</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/abortion-drops-by-over-99-per-cent-in-texas-following-roe-v-wade-ruling/?v131023">Abortion drops by over 99 per cent in Texas following Roe v Wade ruling</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 6 October 2023
In the news this week: A man is a man and a woman is a woman, says the Prime Minister as he emphasises that biological sex is ‘common sense’, civil servants are compared to ‘Nazis’ for holding the view that biological sex is fixed, and twins born an astonishing 17 weeks early approach their first birthday. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+6+October+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/sunak-a-man-is-a-man-and-a-woman-is-a-woman/?v061023">Sunak: ‘A man is a man and a woman is a woman’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/gender-critical-civil-servants-branded-nazis-for-upholding-biological-sex/?v061023">Gender-critical civil servants branded ‘Nazis’ for upholding biological sex</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/golfing-ace-gambling-addiction-left-hurricane-like-trail-of-destruction/?v061023">Golfing ace: ‘Gambling addiction left hurricane-like trail of destruction’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/tiny-twins-born-at-22-weeks-thriving-at-home/?v061023">Tiny twins born at 22 weeks thriving at home</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 22 September 2023
In the news this week: The Online Safety Bill is set to become law after passing its final Parliamentary hurdle, school governors are urged to check their school’s RSE policies for radical trans ideology, and a Hampshire mum rejoices that both of her twins are thriving after she refused to abort one to save the other. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+22+September+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/online-safety-bill-passed-by-parliament/?v220923">Online Safety Bill passed by Parliament</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/school-governors-urged-to-check-for-unlawful-trans-ideology-in-rse-policies/?v220923">School governors urged to check for unlawful trans ideology in RSE policies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ehrc-calls-for-urgent-clarity-over-schools-trans-guidance/?v220923">EHRC calls for ‘urgent clarity’ over schools’ trans guidance</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mum-so-grateful-for-healthy-twins-after-refusing-to-abort-one-to-save-the-other/?v220923">Mum ‘so grateful’ for healthy twins after refusing to abort one to ‘save the other’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 15 September 2023
In the news this week: Polling for The Christian Institute reveals that banning conversion therapy is not a priority for voters, Westminster hears of the genuine anger of parents in Northern Ireland after it imposes pro-abortion sex ed, and Canada’s main opposition party adopts the protection of children from harmful ‘sex swaps’ as party policy. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+15+September+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/poll-conversion-therapy-ban-not-a-priority-for-96-of-voters/?v150923">Poll: ‘Conversion therapy’ ban not a priority for 96% of voters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/conversion-ban-champion-parents-are-the-problem/?v150923">Conversion ban champion: ‘Parents are the problem’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/mp-parents-must-not-be-sidelined-over-nis-pro-abortion-sex-ed/?v150923">MP: ‘Parents must not be sidelined over NI’s pro-abortion sex ed’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scotlands-lord-advocate-ready-to-turn-blind-eye-on-illegal-drug-use/?v150923">Scotland’s Lord Advocate ready to ‘turn blind eye’ on illegal drug use</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/canadian-conservatives-vote-to-protect-kids-from-harmful-sex-swaps/?v150923">Canadian Conservatives vote to protect kids from harmful ‘sex-swaps’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 8 September 2023
In the news this week: A pensioner is questioned by the police after backing single-sex spaces, Scotland’s First Minister and his Health Secretary speak out against legalising assisted suicide, and around 7,000 pro-life supporters gather for the UK’s annual March for Life. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+8+September+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/pensioner-harassed-by-police-over-sticker-backing-single-sex-spaces/?v080923">Pensioner ‘harassed’ by police over sticker backing single-sex spaces</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/humza-yousaf-and-his-health-secretary-reaffirm-assisted-suicide-opposition/?v080923">Humza Yousaf and his Health Secretary reaffirm assisted suicide opposition</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-minister-claims-theres-little-evidence-linking-gambling-ads-to-harm/?v080923">Govt Minister claims ‘there’s little evidence linking gambling ads to harm’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/thousands-of-pro-lifers-march-to-parliament-square/?v080923">Thousands of pro-lifers march to Parliament Square</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 1 September 2023
In the news this week: The Christian Institute urges Number 10 not to pursue a conversion therapy ban over fears it could repress religious freedom, comments from Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley could see an end to officers promoting LGBT Pride and Stonewall, and after a series of legal victories, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will hold meetings at venues that previously cancelled over its views on marriage. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/CI+News+1+September+2023.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ci-warns-no-10-over-australian-conversion-therapy-debacle/?v010923">CI warns No. 10 over ‘Australian conversion therapy debacle’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/met-police-cracks-down-on-officers-wearing-rainbow-badges/?v010923">Met Police cracks down on officers wearing rainbow badges</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/govt-rejects-mps-call-for-uk-wide-drug-shooting-galleries/?v010923">Govt rejects MPs call for UK-wide drug ‘shooting galleries’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/over-25000-suspects-arrested-in-past-year-tested-positive-for-class-a-drugs/?v010923">Over 25,000 suspects arrested in past year tested positive for Class A drugs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/franklin-graham-praises-god-for-rescheduled-tour-dates-after-legal-wins/?v010923">Franklin Graham praises God for rescheduled tour dates after legal wins</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 25 August 2023
In the news this week: The Republic of Ireland is urged to overhaul its law allowing 16-year-olds to choose their own legal sex, Scotland remains the worst country in Europe for the rate of drug-related deaths, and a museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/25+Aug+23+CI+News.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/roi-senator-sex-swap-madness-must-end/?v250823">RoI Senator: ‘Sex-swap madness must end’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scots-drug-deaths-remain-shockingly-high/?v250823">Scots drug deaths remain ‘shockingly high’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/greens-taken-to-court-over-fanatical-clampdown-on-legitimate-debate/?v250823">Greens taken to court over ‘fanatical clampdown on legitimate debate’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/amazing-grace-exhibition-celebrates-hymns-250th-anniversary/?v250823">Amazing Grace exhibition celebrates hymn’s 250th anniversary</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 4 August 2023
In the news this week: Costa Coffee is accused of glorifying trans surgery, disability campaigners urge MPs not to legalise assisted suicide, and a palm-sized premature baby leaves for home after a six month stay in hospital. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/4+Aug+23+CI+News.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/costa-coffee-angers-customers-by-glamourising-trans-surgery/?v040823">Costa Coffee angers customers by ‘glamourising’ trans surgery</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/dont-remove-our-end-of-life-protections-disability-campaigners-warn-mps/?v040823">‘Don’t remove our end-of-life protections’ disability campaigners warn MPs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/isle-of-wight-project-accused-of-queerwashing-tennyson/?v040823">Isle of Wight project accused of ‘queerwashing’ Tennyson</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/palm-sized-preemie-now-home-and-full-of-smiles/?v040823">‘Palm-sized’ preemie now home and full of smiles</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 28 July 2023
In the news this week: A study finds that married parents are three times more likely to be together when their child reaches 14 than unmarried parents, Stonewall’s Chairman says it will soon be normal for men to breastfeed, and a couple who refused to abort their daughter give thanks for her successful surgery. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/28+July+23+CI+News.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/study-married-parents-three-times-more-likely-to-be-together-when-child-turns-14/?v280723">Study: Married parents three times more likely to be together when child turns 14</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/stonewall-chairman-male-breastfeeding-will-become-commonplace/?v280723">Stonewall Chairman: ‘Male breastfeeding will become commonplace’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/keir-starmer-accepts-a-woman-is-an-adult-female/?v280723">Keir Starmer accepts a woman is ‘an adult female’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/parents-we-were-told-to-abort-our-daughter-or-watch-her-die/?v280723">Parents: ‘We were told to abort our daughter or watch her die’</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 21 July 2023
In the news this week: Children struggling with their mental health are being directed to an NHS-backed app pushing gender ideology, a study of gambling ads finds they appeared every four seconds in televised Premier League matches last season, and a former soldier will not face charges for silent prayer near an abortion clinic. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/21+July+23+CI+News.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/nhs-linked-mental-health-platform-pushing-gender-ideology-on-10-yr-olds/?v210723">NHS-linked mental health platform ‘pushing gender ideology on 10-yr-olds’</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/televised-premier-league-matches-advertise-gambling-every-four-seconds/?v210723">Televised Premier League matches advertise gambling every four seconds</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/psni-pride-marchers-no-longer-allowed-to-wear-uniform/?v210723">PSNI ‘Pride’ marchers no longer allowed to wear uniform</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/ni-abortion-censorship-zones-to-be-imposed-within-three-months/?v210723">NI abortion censorship zones to be imposed within three months</a></li> </ul>
CI News: 14 July 2023
In the news this week: The Crown Prosecution Service comes under fire for claiming that refusing to fund ‘sex-swap’ surgery could amount to domestic abuse, a Christian MP in Finland faces a second trial for alleged hate speech after she shared a Bible verse on social media, and the Irish Football Association votes to maintain its ‘keep Sunday special’ policy. You can download the video via <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/TheChristianInstitute/NewsBulletin/2023/14+July+23+CI+News.mp4">this link</a>. <h2>Featured stories</h2> <ul class="list"> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/cps-ideologically-captured-by-gender-ideology-over-domestic-abuse-claims/?v140723">CPS ‘ideologically captured by gender ideology’ over domestic abuse claims</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/scot-govt-demands-uk-wide-drugs-decriminalisation/?v140723">Scot Govt demands UK-wide drugs decriminalisation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/finnish-christian-mp-cleared-of-hate-crime-charges-over-bible-tweet-faces-new-trial/?v140723">Finnish Christian MP cleared of ‘hate crime’ charges over Bible tweet faces new trial</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christian.org.uk/news/irish-fa-maintains-keep-sunday-special-policy/?v140723">Irish FA maintains ‘keep Sunday special’ policy</a></li> </ul>