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Friday, 09 June 2017 12:39
Islamist ‘myths’ hit Prevent campaign
Islamist groups in Britain are undermining the fight against terrorism by peddling ‘myths’ about the government’s key anti-radicalisation policy, according to the country’s most prominent Muslim lawyer. Nazir Afzal, a former chief crown prosecutor, warned that…
Friday, 09 June 2017 12:36
General Synod to vote on sexual transition liturgy
The Church of England will vote in July on creating a ‘baptism-style’ service for congregants who have changed their sex. The proposed service will celebrate the person’s transition from one sex to another. Transgender priest Rev…
Friday, 09 June 2017 12:33
Going to church good for your health
We live in a stressful world. It is stressful to hear that British authorities are currently investigating 500 active terrorist plotters, 3,000 persons of interest, and 20,000 others with links to militancy. Security officials say the…
Friday, 02 June 2017 00:22
Friday Focus: Come, Holy Spirit
When we pray, ‘Come, Holy Spirit’ we don't immediately think of Mary! Yet, when we reflect on Luke 1:35 it reminds us that praying ‘Come Holy Spirit’ will bring all sorts of changes and disruption into…
Friday, 02 June 2017 00:19
Intercessors’ focus
With an election on 8 June and police more visible on our streets, we need to keep steadfastly focussed upon God. When we unwaveringly ‘know’ His presence, we have renewed strength to intercede for our lands…
Friday, 02 June 2017 00:16
A humorous way of highlighting voter apathy
On 30 May ‘Forever Beta’ created a party election broadcast for the CBA party. The acronym stands for Campaign to Banish Apathy. It’s a fake group representing the 15.9 million people who didn’t vote in the…