One of the UK’s most famous smoothie brands has come under intense pressure for sharing LGBT activist rhetoric from disgraced ‘trans children’ charity Mermaids on its Twitter account. Innocent tried to teach its followers “what’s okay to say” about radical gender ideology. Those who responded said it was pushing ideas that harm children and criticised… Continue reading Innocent smoothies guilty of pushing radical gender ideology
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Oxford Students Union cuts out debating society after ludicrous ‘conversion therapy’ row
by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. Controversial speakers are common guests at the Oxford Union, the renowned two-centuries-old debating society. Examining differing viewpoints on important social issues is a staple for the institution, which is known for taking a no-holds-barred… Continue reading Oxford Students Union cuts out debating society after ludicrous ‘conversion therapy’ row
UN ‘expert’: forcing gender identity on us all
by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. Victor Madrigal-Borloz is the UN’s ‘Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity’. A man on a mission, he is charting his way around the UK, holding meetings with various groups, seeking to “assess… Continue reading UN ‘expert’: forcing gender identity on us all
Conversion at “the very heart of the Christian faith”
There is a “specific agenda” among some pressing for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban, “which does appear to be particularly against the Christian faith and the Christian church”. That’s what Revd Dr William Philip of Tron Church Glasgow told the Let Us Pray campaign in a recent interview: “I think that is reflected in the use… Continue reading Conversion at “the very heart of the Christian faith”
Irish Govt research: ‘non-affirming attitude’ is ‘conversion therapy’
by James Kennedy James works in public affairs for The Christian Institute and is part of the Let Us Pray campaign. Governments around the world are under pressure from LGBT activists to write broad conversion therapy bans into law. The Irish Govt has committed to doing so, but Roderic O’Gorman, the Republic of Ireland’s Minister… Continue reading Irish Govt research: ‘non-affirming attitude’ is ‘conversion therapy’
Scottish Govt must rethink ‘conversion therapy’ plans, church leaders say
Church leaders from across many denominations in Scotland have called on the Scottish Government to rethink its plans for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban, in a letter to the Equalities Minister. They explain that “a ‘conversion therapy’ ban would go far beyond outlawing abuse and coercion; instead it would criminalise ordinary Christians and church leaders for… Continue reading Scottish Govt must rethink ‘conversion therapy’ plans, church leaders say
Christian sexual ethics attacked by MPs
The campaign for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban is framed by activists and politicians as an effort to end abuse. But Christians across the UK fear that the legislation might go much further and limit religious freedom in a dangerous way. It is fair to ask what will be covered by such a law, since no… Continue reading Christian sexual ethics attacked by MPs
Detransitioner’s mum: I may be accused of ‘conversion therapy’
Earlier this week, BBC Radio 4’s PM programme had a fascinating interview with a brave young woman who had ‘detransitioned’. Her mum was also interviewed. The BBC’s Evan Davis spoke to the pair at length about their experiences of the transgender movement and its impact on relationships within the family. They charted one of the… Continue reading Detransitioner’s mum: I may be accused of ‘conversion therapy’
Dutch Govt legal advisors say no evidence conversion therapy ban is needed
The Parliament of the Netherlands is considering a Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’. The Bill aims to outlaw ‘acts aimed at changing or suppressing sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression’. The Government’s legal advisory body, the Council of State, has said the Bill should be dropped if a clear gap in existing legislation cannot… Continue reading Dutch Govt legal advisors say no evidence conversion therapy ban is needed
Church leaders tell Prime Minister ‘conversion therapy’ plans could criminalise Christians
The authors of a Christian declaration on marriage, sex and identity have written to Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch, over proposals to ban ‘conversion therapy’. They explain that the more than three thousand Christians who have signed the Greater Love Declaration could be criminalised by a ban, if it wrongly deems… Continue reading Church leaders tell Prime Minister ‘conversion therapy’ plans could criminalise Christians