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May 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM

MPs urge Govt to allow churches to reopen before July – and other news this week

In the news this week Twenty MPs have written to the Prime Minister, urging the Government to allow churches to reopen earlier than July.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 2…

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May 22, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Kids as young as 11 told to define hardcore porn for homework – and other news this week

In the news this week Parents in Hull are “disgusted” after children as young as eleven were asked to consider different types of pornography...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Fr…

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May 18, 2020 at 12:18 PM

Crucial religious liberty issues

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Crucial religious liberty issues Dear supporter, We have produced two new briefings addressing current challenges to religious liberty.     Identity politics The d…

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May 15, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Govt sets earliest date for churches to reopen – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has said that churches will be permitted to reopen “no earlier than 4 July”.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 15 May 2020 christian.org…

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May 7, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Ofsted savaged at High Court for saying Christian groups should keep out of the public square – and other news this week

In the news this week Ofsted told the High Court yesterday that Christian organisations should not bring their beliefs into the professional sphere.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this wee…

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May 6, 2020 at 2:59 PM

Cornerstone High Court hearing is underway – please pray

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Cornerstone High Court hearing is underway – please pray Dear supporter, The High Court hearing has begun for Christian fostering and adoption support agency Cornerstone …

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May 2, 2020 at 7:01 AM

Please pray: Christian fostering agency takes on Ofsted at High Court

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray: Christian fostering agency takes on Ofsted at High Court Dear supporter, Ofsted is threatening the existence of Cornerstone, a Christian fostering and adopti…

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May 1, 2020 at 3:58 PM

CPS pulls hate-crime guidance after legal challenge – and other news this week

In the news this week The Crown Prosecution Service has pulled its controversial LGBT hate-crime guidance for schools following a legal challenge by a 14-year-old girl.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     …

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April 27, 2020 at 11:17 AM

Devote yourselves to prayer – Colossians 4:2

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Devote yourselves to prayer Colossians 4:2 Dear supporter, Thank you for joining with us in our Week of Prayer. As Colossians 4 encourages us, we should “devote [ourselv…

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April 25, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Gospel freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Gospel freedom “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Please join with us in pra…

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April 24, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Govt trans announcement ‘leaves unanswered questions’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Minister for Women and Equalities has announced several changes to gender law, including restricting irreversible treatments for under-18s...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     I…

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April 24, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Society

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Society “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer tod…

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April 23, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Sanctity of life “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Please join with us in p…

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April 22, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Schools

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Schools “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer tod…

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April 21, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Marriage and family

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Marriage and family “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Please join with us i…

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April 20, 2020 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Those in authority “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Please join with us in…

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April 18, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Week of Prayer: Coronavirus

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Coronavirus “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Dear supporter, Our Week of Prayer starts tom…

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April 17, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Warwickshire Council drops explicit sex-ed policy after CI intervention – and other news this week

In the news this week Parents are celebrating after Warwickshire County Council ditched an explicit and error-strewn sex-ed policy following a legal threat from...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In th…

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April 15, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Week of Prayer starts this Sunday

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer starts this Sunday “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDAY…

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April 14, 2020 at 12:11 PM

Good news for parents: Council drops controversial RSE policy

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Good news for parents: Council drops controversial RSE policy Dear supporter, Parents have cause to celebrate today. In January, we highlighted explicit content and a ca…

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April 9, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Christian minister humiliated by hotel over marriage event takes legal action – and other news this week

In the news this week A Christian minister is suing a Belfast hotel after it ordered him to halt a public meeting in support of traditional marriage.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this we…

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April 7, 2020 at 1:24 PM

People are worried; we need to keep praying

The Christian Institute View email in browser   People are worried; we need to keep praying Dear supporter, More than half of UK adults are very worried about COVID-19. Polling shows that the level of anxiety has been …

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April 6, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Week of Prayer: Spring 2020

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Spring 2020 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDAY     F…

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April 3, 2020 at 3:41 PM

CI backs church minister punished by hotel over marriage beliefs – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute is supporting a church minister punished by a Belfast hotel for his biblical beliefs about marriage.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week …

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April 1, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Back to work defending free speech

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Back to work defending free speech Dear supporter, Having recently recovered from an unpleasant bout of what I assume was COVID-19, I am now working from home like milli…

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March 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Spring News: Upholding religious liberty in the UK

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Spring News Upholding religious liberty in the UK Dear supporter, Our Spring Newsletter is now available online.   Download Newsletter   Many are rightly conc…

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March 27, 2020 at 4:51 PM

CI: We support Destiny Church’s action against Edinburgh Council – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has expressed its support for an Edinburgh church’s legal action against the City Council for unlawful discrimination.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In t…

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March 24, 2020 at 5:33 PM

We support Destiny Church’s action against Edinburgh Council

The Christian Institute View email in browser   We support Destiny Church’s action against Edinburgh Council Dear supporter, Due to the coronavirus our freedoms are currently being curtailed. Churches are unable to mee…

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March 20, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Health Secretary: ‘Churches should suspend activities to slow Covid-19 spread’ -- and other news this week

In the news this week Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said that new advice on social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic applies to churches.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this wee…

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March 19, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Message from Colin Hart: Some reasons to give thanks

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Message from Colin Hart: Some reasons to give thanks Dear supporter, In this whole crisis we thank God that the Government’s clear aim is to save lives. That’s not always…

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March 13, 2020 at 4:24 PM

US bishop disciplined for maintaining biblical stance on marriage -- and other news this week

In the news this week The US Episcopal Church is disciplining one of its bishops because he upholds the biblical position on sex and marriage.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Frid…

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March 6, 2020 at 4:28 PM

CI Director: ‘Pollsters don’t determine doctrine’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute’s Director has rejected the notion that Christian doctrine should ever be determined by public opinion.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 6 March 2020 …

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February 28, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Secular Ofsted is fuelling division, says influential think tank – and other news this week

In the news this week Ofsted is fuelling division and alienating religious groups with its secular agenda, a respected think tank has said.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 28 February 2020 …

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February 21, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Dawn Butler MP: ‘Babies are born without biological sex’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary has claimed that babies are born without a biological sex.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 21 February 2020 CI News …

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February 14, 2020 at 4:42 PM

Christian Institute: Council risks court over primary school sex ed policy – and other news this week

In the news this week Warwickshire County Council is on the brink of a legal challenge over a controversial and misleading policy for implementing Relationship and...   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 14…

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February 7, 2020 at 4:23 PM

MP urges Britain to return to its Christian heritage - and other news this week

In the news this week A new MP has used his maiden speech in the House of Commons to defend Christianity, and to argue that it can help to shape Britain for the better.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, …

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February 1, 2020 at 9:01 AM

The implications of Brexit for the Institute’s concerns

The Christian Institute View email in browser   The implications of Brexit for the Institute’s concerns Dear supporter, Brexit has happened and the trade negotiations have begun. And just like everyone else, Christians…

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January 31, 2020 at 4:30 PM

CofE attacked for holding to biblical position on sexual relationships – and other news this week

In the news this week The Church of England has been attacked by LGBT campaigners – including some of its own bishops –    Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 31 January 2020 CI News …

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January 24, 2020 at 4:26 PM

CofE: Marriage between a man and a woman is only place for sex – and other news this week

In the news this week Sex should only take place within a heterosexual marriage, the Church of England has reaffirmed.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 24 January 2020 CI News W…

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January 17, 2020 at 4:21 PM

‘After gruesome trans surgery, I’ve returned to my birth sex’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A man who underwent drastic surgery to appear like a woman has now ‘detransitioned’ and says he is glad to be living as a man once again.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 17 Januar…

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January 10, 2020 at 4:45 PM

First UK heterosexual civil partnerships take place - and other news this week

In the news this week Heterosexual civil partnerships can now take place in the UK, and the first ceremonies took place last week.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 10 January 2020   Top Story…

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January 3, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Govt acts on NI same-sex marriage concerns – and other news this week

In the news this week Northern Ireland will have some free speech and religious liberty protections in place when same-sex marriage becomes legal, the Government has said.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Frida…

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December 27, 2019 at 4:31 PM

Winter News: Proclaiming the truth

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Winter News Proclaiming the truth Dear supporter, Our Winter Newsletter is now available online.   Download Newsletter   The election is over. Let’s pray that…

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December 20, 2019 at 4:43 PM

New Archbishop of York: ‘Bible has to fit the current culture’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The incoming Archbishop of York believes biblical teaching on sexuality should come second to 21st century Western cultural beliefs.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 20 December 20…

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December 13, 2019 at 4:33 PM

‘Pray for those in authority’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute is urging prayer for our leaders following the General Election.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 13 December 2019 CI News Watch no…

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December 7, 2019 at 9:01 AM

We’ve updated Election Briefing 2019

The Christian Institute View email in browser   We’ve updated Election Briefing 2019 Dear supporter, We have updated our hugely popular Election Briefing 2019 to reflect the major parties' recent manifesto commitment…

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December 6, 2019 at 4:12 PM

Street preacher vindicated after wrongful arrest – and other news this week

In the news this week A Christian street preacher has been paid £4,000 plus costs from Cumbria Police in settlement after pursuing a claim for being...   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 6 December 2019 …

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November 29, 2019 at 4:23 PM

Stonewall guide ‘misleads and intimidates’ schools over ‘inclusive’ Ofsted checks – and other news this week

In the news this week Primary schools should not be intimidated into creating a pro-LGBT curriculum, The Christian Institute has warned.   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 29 November 2019 …

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November 22, 2019 at 4:09 PM

Crucial protections not in place for NI same-sex marriage introduction – and other news this week

In the news this week The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) is failing to recognise serious concerns about freedom of expression regarding the introduction of same-sex...   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 22…

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November 15, 2019 at 4:47 PM

Institute and pro-LGBT groups call for NI marriage protections – and other news this week

In the news this week Protections for charities, churches and public sector workers must be included when same-sex marriage is introduced in Northern Ireland...   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 15 Novem…

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