The Telegraph (via Martin Beckford) has it all! Benedict XVI claimed that legislation introduced by Labour to end discrimination “actually violates natural law†because it stopped worshippers remaining true to their beliefs. Rather than making society more equal, the Government’s …
In response the Susannah’s comment on a previous post, here’s what I had to say about my current approach to transsexualism. I have to be totally open and honest with you (and my other readers) at this point and admit …
CCFON have the news. Three amendments tabled by Baroness O’Cathain were passed by the House of Lords tonight. The first amendment was voted through 216 votes to 178, the second was conceded by the Government and the third was voted …
The Bishops (below) have asked Peers to vote in favour of three amendments to the Equality Bill in place of the Government’s compromise amendment. Let me spell out what the different amendments (and the current text) mean. The first amendment …
Something of this kind has been hinted at over the past few weeks, but now it’s official. A statement issued on behalf of the Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt, Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter and …
Church of England Officially Opposes the Equality Bill Read more »
In case you missed it, the Government yesterday accepted an amendment that protects clergy from being sued for discrimination for refusing to marry a couple if they believe one of the spouses has had a gender transition. The text of …
Gender Recognition, Marriage Solemnisation and the Equality Bill Read more »