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Christian NHS worker loses appeal over freedom to talk to a Muslim colleague about her faith
April 7th, 2016 | Employment, Freedom of Speech, Not Ashamed, Religious Freedom
Victoria Wasteney, the NHS therapist who was disciplined for giving a book to a Muslim colleague, has today lost her appeal against the Employment Tribunal's ruling.
Education Secretary criticised for appointing new EHRC chief with 'vested interests'
April 4th, 2016 | Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom, Same-Sex 'Marriage'
The Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has come under fire from two parliamentary committees, over her appointment of the new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, David Isaac.
European Citizens' Initiative launched to protect marriage
April 4th, 2016 | Family, Same-Sex 'Marriage', Social
A petition has been launched today to defend true marriage and family across Europe.
'We have the ultimate victory in Christ': Easter reflections from Andrea Williams
April 1st, 2016 |
In the following piece, Christian Concern's Chief Executive Andrea Williams reflects on Easter weekend, and the reminder it brings of our final victory in Christ.
Abnormal embryonic cells may develop into healthy babies, say Cambridge scientists
April 1st, 2016 | Abortion, Bioethics
The detection of abnormal cells in an unborn child does not necessarily indicate that the child will be born with a birth defect, scientists have discovered.
Christian magistrate suspended from NHS Trust
March 29th, 2016 | Freedom of Speech, Not Ashamed, Religious Freedom
A Christian magistrate, who was removed from the bench by the Lord Chancellor for his Biblical beliefs about marriage and family life, has since been suspended by an NHS Trust from his post as a non-executive director.
74 killed and hundreds injured after attack on Christians in Pakistan
March 31st, 2016 | International Persecution, Islam, Not Ashamed, Religious Freedom
At least 74 people have been killed and 341 others have been injured in an Easter Sunday bombing in Lahore, Pakistan.
Poll reveals majority oppose 'intrusive' 'Named person' scheme
April 1st, 2016 | Family, Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom, Social
A new poll has found fewer than one in four people support the Scottish government's plan to appoint every child in Scotland with a 'state guardian', also known as a 'named person'.
Muslim shopkeeper killed for posting Easter message on Facebook page
March 31st, 2016 | Freedom of Speech, Islam, Religious Freedom
A shopkeeper was murdered outside his shop in Glasgow last Thursday, after posting a message celebrating Easter on his Facebook page.
Father banned from taking son to church
March 31st, 2016 | Islam, Religious Freedom
A father, from a Muslim background, has been banned from taking his nine-year-old son to a church, after the child's Muslim mother won a court order preventing the boy from attending.
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