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News AnalysisAre Christian pop stars refusing to play at LGBT events?
It’s not often you see a Christian singer’s faith headlined in the mainstream press. When you do, it’s often due to a controversy. At first glance, this seems to be the case with the row engulfing 90s pop group Eternal - but the story isn't quite as simple as it seems, explains Heather Tomlinson
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OpinionChristian teachers need clarity on transgender now
As the new school year draws near, promised government guidance on transitioning in schools has again been delayed. Lizzie Harewood says Christian teachers are growing concerned
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OpinionSame-sex spaces aren’t a matter of faith, but safety
The alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in a gender neutral secondary school toilet isn’t surprising, says Caroline Farrow. But it should remind our government why new schools guidance is urgently needed
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OpinionChristians who challenge transgender ideology are not 'aggressive'
A senior member of the Church of England has hit out at Christian Concern for allegedly "aggressive" behaviour when it comes to transgender issues. Andrea Williams says the comments were "blatantly unfair"
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InterviewsBanned Christian teacher speaks out: ‘Students had a vendetta against me’
Joshua Sutcliffe has been found guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct” and banned from teaching by the regulator for mis-gendering a pupil and failing to safeguard their emotional well-being. In this interview with Sam Hailes, the 33-year-old hits back, accusing the students of telling lies, and the regulator of being prejudiced against Christian beliefs
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Opinion3 biblical principles on freedom of speech
Transgender rights protesters were unsuccessful in their campaign to prevent Kathleen Stock from speaking at the Oxford Union this week. The Bible doesn’t specifically address the topic of freedom of speech, but it does provide Christians with these helpful principles, explains CARE’s Peter Ladd
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OpinionThousands of Christian teachers are at risk of losing their jobs for holding biblical views on trans
For every one teacher such as Joshua Sutcliffe, there will be thousands of other Christian teachers who hold to the same biblical beliefs about gender and sexuality. And though they may not communicate these beliefs in precisely the same way, each of them, sooner or later, may have to make costly decisions, whether the repercussions are minor or major. That’s the view of Lizzie Harewood from the Association of Christian Teachers. What do you think?
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OpinionKate Forbes' uncompromising stance is a great example to all Christians
Kate Forbes MSP is answering questions about her Christian beliefs with clarity and integrity. The attacks on her from other politicians and parts of the media are unjust, says Graham Nicholls.
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OpinionWhy a ban on conversion practices poses a threat to Christian freedoms
Last week, the government announced that forthcoming proposals on banning conversion therapy would now include gender identity as well as sexual orientation. Danny Webster unpicks the twists and turns along the journey so far, and explains his concerns for the Church
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OpinionA preacher has claimed Jesus had a ‘trans body’. But I’m not offended
When a research fellow preached an Evensong sermon at Trinity College Cambridge that claimed Jesus has a “trans body”, congregants were outraged. But Christ doesn’t need us to be offended on his behalf, argues George Pitcher
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OpinionUnbiblical ideas are everywhere but Christians are shrinking back in silence. Our church leaders must be bolder
Schools are teaching children dangerous ideas from a young age and extreme laws around gender are being passed in Scotland, argues Graham Nicholls. He believes church leaders need to be much more courageous when it comes to teaching on sexual ethics
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Real LifeI used to feel like a girl trapped in a boy’s body. But now I know God created me male
Andrew Bunt wrestled with his identity for many years before reading the Bible helped him find peace. He welcomes new NHS guidelines, which acknowledge gender-questioning young people may be experiencing a transient phase
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OpinionDon’t remove your children from school if they encounter trans pupils. It’s an opportunity to talk about difference
Equalities specialist Savitri Hensman says this Christian couple missed an opportunity to prepare their children to live in a sometimes confusing world
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OpinionThank God for this Christian couple who forced the government to review its transgender policies
The result of Nigel and Sally Rowe’s five-year legal battle on transgender ideology in schools is a win for all children, says Caroline Farrow
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OpinionI stand with jailed Enoch Burke: He was right to refuse a pupil’s preferred pronouns
No school, least of all a Christian one, ought to be confirming children down the path of gender transition, says Caroline Farrow
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Magazine FeaturesChristians are losing the culture war…but so is everyone else. What would Jesus do?
In everything from trans rights to the inclusion of gay people in our churches, people on both sides of the debate believe they’re losing the argument. Jamie Cutteridge explores why
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OpinionTrans toddlers…have we lost all sense of reality?
Children as young as two can recognise their trans identity. That’s according to LGBT charity Stonewall. James Kennedy believes that abandoning traditional Christian values is leading us to a moral vacuum
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OpinionChristians can be fired for not using someone’s preferred pronouns. Here’s what you need to know
Dr David Mackereth’s appeal ruled gender critical beliefs have some protection under law, but so do the rights of transgender people. Here’s how Christians can approach this tricky subject
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OpinionSpeaking up on sex and gender is terrifying, but as a Christian and a woman, I can no longer keep quiet
For too long, the Church has watched in silence as high-profile women standing up for sex-based rights have been subjected to vilification by a powerful trans lobby. The fear is real, says Emma Fowle, but we must speak up
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News AnalysisWhy some Christians are worried Disney is no longer ‘family-friendly’
A row about Disney and LGBT issues is breaking out among Christians in America. As the debate crosses the Atlantic, Heather Tomlinson looks at why this beloved institution is generating so much controversy
