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At Christian Concern we campaign on a wide range of issues that impact our nation. We want to raise a Christian voice of truth and hope in these areas. If you browse the topics we address you will find information, media, news stories and resources that are available for your use.

Articles

Grand Chamber rejects Christians' cases

May 29th, 2013 |

The Grand Chamber of the Council of Europe announced today that it has rejected the request for referral from three UK Christians, including Christian Legal Centre clients Shirley Chaplin and Gary McFarlane.

PM's assurances to Christians "wholly insufficient" after Christians’ European Court battle ends

May 28th, 2013 |

The Grand Chamber of the Council of Europe has rejected a request for referral from three UK Christians, prompting serious concerns over legal protections for Christians in Britain.

PM's assurances to Christians "wholly insufficient" after Christians’ European Court battle ends

May 28th, 2013 |

The Grand Chamber of the Council of Europe has rejected a request for referral from three UK Christians, prompting serious concerns over legal protections for Christians in Britain.

Woolwich attack and radical Islamism

May 24th, 2013 | Islam

I have watched and listened carefully to people in the UK respond to the brutal killing of a soldier by two suspected Islamists. Some of the comments I have found to be quite bewildering. Our Prime Minister said ‘’There is nothing in Islam that justifies this truly dreadful act."

Judge allows abortion for bipolar woman at 23 weeks

May 24th, 2013 | Abortion

A High Court Judge in London has permitted a pregnant woman to abort her baby at 23 weeks despite evidence from doctors that she lacks the capacity to make a decision about abortion.

Church of Scotland votes to allow practicing homosexual clergy

May 23rd, 2013 | Family, Social

The Church of Scotland has voted in favour of allowing parishes to appoint practicing homosexual men and women as ministers.

House of Commons passes same-sex 'marriage' bill

May 22nd, 2013 |

The Government’s same-sex ‘marriage’ bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons after MPs voted 366 to 161 in favour.

PM relies on Opposition to keep Marriage Bill moving

May 21st, 2013 | Family, Religious Freedom, Social

An amendment that threatened to derail the Government’s Marriage (Same Sex) Couples Bill has been rejected following a last-minute deal with the Labour party last night (20 May).