http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090716/bbc-host-britain-needs-marriage/ The presenter of a new BBC documentary on ‘broken Britain’ says the decline of marriage is to blame – but that social liberals will find that hard to accept. John Ware, whose programme The Death of Respect goes out on BBC2 tonight, says the “post-war experiment in individualism” has left us with a fragmentedContinue reading “BBC host says Britain Needs Marriage”
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‘Delay divorce to save marriages’ says report
http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090715/delay-divorce-to-save-marriages-says-report/ Couples seeking a divorce should have a compulsory three-month “cooling off” period first, according to a leading social policy think tank. It also recommends marriage classes before tying the knot and counselling to help prevent marriages from breaking down. The suggestions come in a new report produced by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ)Continue reading “‘Delay divorce to save marriages’ says report”
Suspended Christian teacher back at work
A Christian teacher from London who was punished for objecting to a one-sided training day about homosexuality will be back at work next term. Kwabena Peat, 54, was suspended in January after he complained that a staff training day was used to promote gay rights and marginalise those who disagreed with homosexual practice. He wasContinue reading “Suspended Christian teacher back at work”
We Will Ordain More Gay Bishops Say US Church
The Episcopal Church in the United States has backed the consecration of gay bishops in a move commentators have described as a “step towards schism” in the worldwide Anglican Communion. At the Episcopal Church General Convention in California this week, both the House of Deputies (composed of clergy and lay members) and the House ofContinue reading “We Will Ordain More Gay Bishops Say US Church”
‘Britain’s a cold place for Christians’ says Bishop
Mounting equality laws have made Britain a “cold place for Christians”, according to a senior Bishop. The Bishop of Winchester, Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, made his comments in a foreword for a new report published by CARE (Christian Action Research and Education). The Bishop wrote: “The sad fact is that Britain – which owes soContinue reading “‘Britain’s a cold place for Christians’ says Bishop”
Frances Hunter Is Rejoicing in Heaven
source: http://www.cfhunter.org/ Frances Eileen Hunter was born May 8, 1916 in a small town in Illinois at a whopping 2 pounds, placed in a shoe box and not expected to live for an hour much less 93 years. She is survived by her spouse of 39 years, Charles Hunter (88). Together, she and Charles have authored overContinue reading “Frances Hunter Is Rejoicing in Heaven”
Frances Hunter Dies
Healing ministry pioneer Frances Hunter died early Tuesday morning after battling kidney failure and congestive heart failure for more than two years. She was 93. Hunter and her husband, Charles, spent nearly 40 years leading “healing explosions,” where they prayed for the sick and taught Christians about the ministry of healing. Known as the HappyContinue reading “Frances Hunter Dies”
Brazilian Footballers told: keep faith to yourself
Christian players in Brazil’s football team have been ordered to stop making displays of their faith during matches. Several of the national side’s players, including Real Madrid star Kaka, wore T-shirts bearing slogans such as ‘I belong to Jesus’ underneath their shirts during the Confederations Cup final last month. But football’s governing body, FIFA, hasContinue reading “Brazilian Footballers told: keep faith to yourself”
Gay porn ‘art’ show helps us police say
Friday, 10 July 2009 Police have praised organisers of a taxpayer-funded gay art exhibition featuring pornographic images for helping to promote respect for homosexuals. The exhibition, at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, has been criticised by church leaders and family campaigners. But police diversity officers say the show is doing them a favourContinue reading “Gay porn ‘art’ show helps us police say”
‘Do not say God bless’ council sacks Christian
A London council that bans staff from saying “God bless” at work has sacked a Christian employee for discussing his faith. Duke Amachree, a homelessness prevention officer, was initially suspended for suggesting that a terminally ill woman look to God for help. After investigating the incident his employer, Wandsworth Council in London, has decided toContinue reading “‘Do not say God bless’ council sacks Christian”
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