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‘Conversion Practices’ study paid for by Stormont’s Communities Department branded “useless”

By James Kennedy A new study into ‘Conversion Practices in Northern Ireland’ has been branded “useless” by The Christian Institute. The study considers the claims of only ten people, some of whom were “recruited through the researchers’ networks”. Funded by Stormont’s Department for Communities, the so-called ‘research’ was commissioned by highly controversial LGBT group The… Continue reading ‘Conversion Practices’ study paid for by Stormont’s Communities Department branded “useless”

Law Society of Scotland: Prayers “could fall foul” of conversion practices proposals

The professional body for Scottish solicitors has warned the Scottish Government of serious flaws in its ‘conversion therapy’ law plans. The Law Society of Scotland states that in its current form: “Proposed legislation to prohibit conversion practices in Scotland may criminalise legitimate behaviour”. There are “legitimate concerns” from religious organisations, the Law Society told the… Continue reading Law Society of Scotland: Prayers “could fall foul” of conversion practices proposals

Preaching ‘conversion’ – a new minefield?

Last month, Let Us Pray held a conference in Glasgow, to help equip Christians to respond to the Scottish Government’s proposals for a new law on ‘conversion practices’. The Editor of Evangelical Times, Mike Judge, gave the opening talk. He spoke on a topic that no Christian listener would think particularly unusual: conversion (watch the… Continue reading Preaching ‘conversion’ – a new minefield?

Parents of gender-confused children could be fined $100,000 under Australian state’s proposed conversion therapy law

Politicians around the western world have been scrambling to put controversial ‘conversion therapy’ laws into place, amid a sprawling campaign by international activist groups. Despite previously promising not to legislate like neighbouring state Victoria, the Government in New South Wales has caved under pressure from activists, and is now proposing one of the most dangerous… Continue reading Parents of gender-confused children could be fined $100,000 under Australian state’s proposed conversion therapy law

“Given new life”: converted buildings and converted people

By James Kennedy I was doing my regular browse of the daily news when I spotted a neat little headline on the BBC news website: “The converted landmark buildings given new life”. If you’re a Christian, that’s the sort of headline that might have jumped out to you too. “Given new life” is exactly how… Continue reading “Given new life”: converted buildings and converted people

Orwell, Holyrood and ‘conversion therapy’

This article, by Let Us Pray’s James Kennedy, was originally published in The Parliament Politics titled “The subversive, varied influence of families” on 13 Feb 2024. Everyone pretends they have read Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. But they haven’t; I’m sure of it. Because if they had, we wouldn’t, here and now, in the UK, be strolling… Continue reading Orwell, Holyrood and ‘conversion therapy’

Former NI First Minister condemns Bill that would criminalise parents and Christians

Last Friday, former First Minister of Northern Ireland Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee spoke in the House of Lords debate on Baroness Burt’s Private Member’s Bill. The Bill was described as tackling ‘conversion therapy’, but members across the House expressed frustration that it actually posed a risk to innocent Christians, parents and medical professionals. There is… Continue reading Former NI First Minister condemns Bill that would criminalise parents and Christians

Conversion therapy laws in the UK and Ireland – will we see new legislation in 2024?

It’s been a busy few months for the Let Us Pray campaign, with some significant developments. As we approach the end of 2023, here is a quick round-up of where legislation is at across the regions. Republic of Ireland In June, Ireland’s Equalities Minister Roderic O’Gorman received Cabinet approval in principle for his proposal to… Continue reading Conversion therapy laws in the UK and Ireland – will we see new legislation in 2024?

Jo Bartosch: ‘conversion therapy ban would be devastating for women and girls’

A conversion therapy ban would enshrine gender ideology into law, warned feminist journalist Jo Bartosch in an interview with Let Us Pray. Bartosch, who writes for Spiked, The Times UK, The Telegraph and The Critic, was clear that a conversion therapy ban would have absolutely devastating implications for women and girls and “serious ramifications for… Continue reading Jo Bartosch: ‘conversion therapy ban would be devastating for women and girls’