As theological debates on sexuality and marriage become more and more central, many Christian denominations are being asked to clarify their views.
PM Theresa May says gay marriage “has to be a matter for the church.” House of Commons speaker, John Bercow, says marriage equality will only exist when same-sex couples can marry in churches.
The Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family writes letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling to protect freedom of speech. The platform unites 600 representatives from 16 countries.
The bill could be approved after the summer. A state agency would actively promote LGBT ideology in schools, workplaces, sport events and media. Anyone accused of discrimination will have to prove their innocence.
The UK election raises two potential problems for Christians. One is not taking it seriously enough. The second is taking it too seriously.
“Church members should be active in society to defend and give refuge to the battered women”, says a group of evangelical professionals and church leaders.
Produce information about your events in accessible formats. Book a sign language interpreter for the meetings during your mission week.
We are free, in Christ, to be all that God had originally intended us to be. Christians should be shouting the news that equality is part of God’s intended plan.
The European Commission Eurobarometers show Europeans' opinions and concerns. The trust in the EU has grown.
Several studies show a “scandalous fall” of the age of those who pay for sex in Spain. “They see it as fun, and prefer not to know if the women are victims of trafficking.”
A Muslim activist is first citizen fined. The law was approved in the Ticino canton after a referendum vote in 2013.
According to the WEF, it will take 118 years to finally close the global gender pay gap. Women are earning now what men were 10 years ago.
Many Europeans are living like squatters in a house built on biblical concepts and revelation yet denying their debt to such foundations.
In response to an online campaign by a group of parents who wanted to see a new generation of toys with greater diversity in the playroom.
Institutions and gender NGOs urge for measures to ensure women’s equal access to and full participation in power structures and decision-making.
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