Children whose parents separate are likely to suffer “enduring” problems with their education, mental health and future relationships, a Government-commissioned report reveals. Children whose parents divorce are twice as likely to become divorced themselves as adults, the report says. Girls are often hit by the consequences of their parents’ separation later in life, experiencing moreContinue reading “Split parents harm kids into adult life (Christian Institute)”
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Parents Can Hold Scale Model of Unborn Baby
As these stunning pictures show, a new technology allows mums and dads to hold a life size model of their unborn child. “It’s amazing to see the faces of the mothers,” said inventor Dr Jorge Lopes who developed the technology for his PhD at the Royal College of Art. It works by taking data fromContinue reading “Parents Can Hold Scale Model of Unborn Baby”
Draft code of conduct may make teachers ‘hide faith’
A planned code of conduct for teachers risks imposing a “test of professional commitment to secularism”, a leading employment lawyer says. John Bowers QC, editor of a top employment law textbook, says the draft code does not do enough to safeguard the religious liberty of Christian teachers. It could “lead to a ‘chilling effect’, creatingContinue reading “Draft code of conduct may make teachers ‘hide faith’”
Christian demoted over civil partnership beliefs
A second Christian registrar has been disciplined and threatened with dismissal by Islington Council over the issue of civil partnerships, it has emerged. In a letter to members of the House of Lords, Theresa Davies tells of a “militant political-sexual libertarian lobby” in operation at the council. Miss Davies was given the ultimatum of beingContinue reading “Christian demoted over civil partnership beliefs”
Church provides shelter for hounded Romanians
A Belfast church has opened its doors to a number of terrified Romanians who were forced to flee their homes after being targeted by a race hate gang. Many of the migrant families had to seek refuge after their homes were violently attacked by youths reportedly linked to a militant neo-Nazi organisation. After a seriesContinue reading “Church provides shelter for hounded Romanians”
‘How to deal with religious employees’, by gay lobby
The Government’s equality watchdog has funded a top gay lobby group to advise employers on dealing with the ‘clash’ between sexual orientation and religious liberty rights. Stonewall’s 38-page guide, Sexual Orientation and Religion: How to manage relations in the workplace, was produced with funding from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). The lobby group’sContinue reading “‘How to deal with religious employees’, by gay lobby”
Witches: we’ll sue over church club hire refusal
A group of witches is claiming religious discrimination because they could not use buildings belonging to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury. Sandra Davis, High Priestess at the Crystal Cauldron, said she was “appalled” that the Diocese would not let her Pagan group hold their Annual Witches’ Ball in its social club. “My congregation isContinue reading “Witches: we’ll sue over church club hire refusal”
Creationism/Intelligent Design | Teachers TV
An excellent programme showing the creation and evolution debate. Enjoy! more about "Creationism/Intelligent Design | Teac…", posted with vodpod
Gay Tory’s TV quip about murdering beauty queen
Conservative frontbencher Alan Duncan may face a police investigation after joking on TV that he wanted to murder Miss California because she disagrees with gay marriage. Mr Duncan, who became the first Conservative MP to form a same-sex civil partnership last year, was appearing on the BBC’s satirical news quiz, Have I Got News ForContinue reading “Gay Tory’s TV quip about murdering beauty queen”
Teacher suspended for opposing gay training
A teacher has become the latest Christian to be punished by bosses for expressing his religious beliefs at work. Kwabena Peat, 54, has been suspended after he complained that a staff training day was used to promote gay rights and marginalise those who disagreed with homosexual practice. The case follows a number of others whichContinue reading “Teacher suspended for opposing gay training”
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