Category Archives: UK News

Seven thoughts about what happened in Woolwich

The family of Lee Rigby thought he was safe.   He wasn’t on the front line, but home on leave in England’s capital.  It turns out that his killers were raised in Romford and Harold Hill, both places I know well. But how should Christians respond to such a vicious attack, how should Londoners act todayContinue reading “Seven thoughts about what happened in Woolwich”

New study delivers blow to anti-smacking campaigners (from www.christian.org.uk)

Most adults agree that smacking naughty children doesn’t pose a “high risk” to their welfare, according to a new survey by an anti-smacking children’s charity. The results are likely to be seen as a blow to anti-smacking campaigners who have long tried to convince parents that smacking is detrimental to their children’s welfare. The survey,Continue reading “New study delivers blow to anti-smacking campaigners (from www.christian.org.uk)”

Labour MP left red-faced over sex ed complaint (from www.christian.org.uk)

A Labour MP has been left embarrassed after her assistant accidentally issued an email making fun of parents’ concerns about a controversial sex education film. Chris and Pauline Power began campaigning against the “cartoon porn” video, entitled Living and Growing, after seeing a preview of it at their son’s junior school. The video, which isContinue reading “Labour MP left red-faced over sex ed complaint (from www.christian.org.uk)”

Lawyer: clarify needed from clarity regulator (from http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090908/lawyer-clarity-needed-from-charity-regulator/)

Lawyer: clarity needed from charity regulator Nicola Evans is Senior Associate at the legal firm Bircham Dyson Bell. It’s time for clarity and stability over public benefit (thirdsector.co.uk, 01 September 2009) Evangelistic activity passes charities test (15 July 2009) Guidance for religious charities is published (17 December 2008) RC adoption charity survival plea denied (04Continue reading “Lawyer: clarify needed from clarity regulator (from http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090908/lawyer-clarity-needed-from-charity-regulator/)”

Kids’ Author says Jesus is not God (http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090908/kid%E2%80%99s-author-says-jesus-is-not-god/)

Kids’ author says Jesus is not God Mr Pullman’s new novel is entitled The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ. Philip Pullman book denies Jesus was son of God (telegraph.co.uk, 06 September 2009) Atheist author’s books favoured by Archbishop (29 May 2009) Golden Compass sequels in doubt (22 July 2008) Golden Compass film: whatContinue reading “Kids’ Author says Jesus is not God (http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090908/kid%E2%80%99s-author-says-jesus-is-not-god/)”

BBC highlights squeeze on Christian street preachers

BBC highlights squeeze on Christian street preachers There have been several cases where Christian street preachers have encountered problems with the police. Listen to the full programme Christians shouldn’t keep faith private, says Brown (10 August 2009) Gay activist welcomes Lords free speech win (23 July 2009) Lords back free speech shield in ‘gay hate’Continue reading “BBC highlights squeeze on Christian street preachers”

Receptionist takes school to court over prayer row (from www.christian.org.uk)

Receptionist takes school to court over prayer row Archbishop backs mum Jennie Cain (13 February 2009) School receptionist faces sack over prayer request (12 Febryary 2009) HI-RES PICTURES of Mrs Jennie Cain Jennie Cain’s case raised in the House of Commons (Hansard, 12/02/2009) The intolerance towards Christians in the public sector is an affront (DailyContinue reading “Receptionist takes school to court over prayer row (from www.christian.org.uk)”

In Germany It Is Better to Be A Muslim than a Baptist (Thomas Landen)

In Germany It Is Better to Be a Muslim than a Baptist From the desk of Thomas Landen on Fri, 2009-08-14 09:52 The Federal Republic of Germany is a democracy. It is no fun, however, to be a Baptist in Germany. For the past two decades, the German authorities have been clamping down on BaptistsContinue reading “In Germany It Is Better to Be A Muslim than a Baptist (Thomas Landen)”