United Methodist Church disunites

The United Methodist Church (UMC) of the USA is resolving its dispute over gay ‘marriage’ by splitting.

The Washington Post reports that the agreement enables UMC clergy who officiate at same-sex weddings to avoid suspension or expulsion. By default, local … Read More

Same-sex marriage

The Cayman Islands Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ruling that legalised same-sex marriage. However, the court ordered the government to “expeditiously” provide a lesbian couple with legal status equivalent to marriage.

Meanwhile, the autumn assembly of the Federation … Read More

UNESCO tries to impose liberal sex views on the world

The UN agency for culture and education, UNESCO, wants governments to “overcome social opposition” to abortion and gay rights.

A UNESCO document explores ways of manipulating public opinion on abortion rights, gender identity and homosexuality so that these subjects can … Read More

Forcing gay marriage and abortion on NI is “cultural imperialism”

Parliament voted in July to impose same-sex marriage and abortion on Northern Ireland, with no say given to the people of the province.

The decision will be implemented unless the Northern Ireland Executive comes to a power-sharing agreement by 21 … Read More

Methodist evangelicals “saddened” by gay marriage decision

Evangelical Methodists have called on their denomination to stay true to the Bible, after the Methodist Conference voted in principle to support same-sex marriage.

The Methodist Church’s Marriage and Relationships Task Group had recommended that the Conference accept gay marriage, … Read More

Sweet victory for Christian bakers

The US Supreme Court has overruled a lower court decision against a Christian bakery that refused to make a cake for a lesbian wedding.

For the owners of the Oregon bakery, Aaron and Melissa Klein, it was the end of … Read More

Marriage supporters celebrate teachers’ guidance U-turn

Last updated on May 24th, 2019 at 10:12 pm

Last year the government sought to amend its guidance to prevent teachers in independent schools, including Christian faith schools, from defending traditional marriage. That guidance has now been changed, due largely … Read More

UK out of step on gay marriage

Last updated on November 30th, 2018 at 01:29 pm

Contrary to the impression often given in the UK media, the UK is in the minority when it comes to accepting same-sex marriage – even in Europe.

In 2001, Holland became … Read More

Christian clerk jailed for beliefs campaigns to get her job back

Kim Davis thanks God on her release from jail

A Kentucky clerk jailed for refusing to sign gay ‘marriage’ licences is running for re-election.

Kim Davis spent nearly a week in jail for her Christian convictions and garnered support … Read More

Anglicans to debate gay blessing

The Church of England is to consider whether to offer blessing ceremonies to same-sex couples.

One of the five cathedrals singled out for the Reformation challenge was Hereford, whose bishop, Richard Frith, has succeeded in putting before the General Synod a motion … Read More