By Andy Robinson2024-06-24T11:04:00
How should Christians who hold a traditional, orthodox view of sexuality and gender engage with Pride month? Andy Robinson says we must consider three things
In June 1970, the first Pride marches took place in three cities in the US. Two years later, London held its first Pride event. In the nearly five decades since, there has been huge growth. This month will see Pride flags all over schools, supermarkets and city centres around the world.
So how should the Church respond? It is easy to feel afraid, to fear that an alternative religion is taking over our public spaces, forcing us to join in the worship. For many, that will lead to anger. For others, perhaps particularly those working in or having children in the public sector, there’s confusion. How do I respond when my children or I am invited (or instructed) to participate in a Pride event?
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2024-06-06T08:32:00Z By Andrea Williams
Christian Concern are vowing to take Westminster Council to court over planning rules surrounding their annual display of ‘Progress Pride’ flags on London’s Regent Street. Andrea Williams explains why
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The conviction of Adam Smith-Connor for silent prayer inside an abortion clinic “buffer zone” marks an era-defining moment. The law needs clarifying urgently, says Lois McLatchie-Millar, before the UK’s human right’s record becomes an international laughing stock
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The government is breaking the law by discriminating against private Christians schools. That’s according to The King’s School in Hampshire who are challenging Labour’s decision to introduce VAT on private school fees. Christian Concern’s Steve Beegoo explains why he’s supportive of the legal action
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