British Isles
Monday, 11 April 2011 17:26
New website for children, teenagers, youth workers & parents
A new website from the Methodist Church is offering resources for children, young people, parents and youth workers. www.childrenandyouth.org.uk has age-appropriate sections offering stories, ideas and advice for children and young people themselves as well as…
Monday, 11 April 2011 17:21
Online video promotes church weddings
An online video promoting church weddings is launched today on the Church of England website, to meet an increase in demand for information on church weddings. Featuring vicars enthusiastic about weddings, couples who have rated their…
Monday, 11 April 2011 17:19
Seven-year-olds shown ‘graphic sex cartoon’
A mother has taken her seven-year-old daughter out of school after she was shown a cartoon featuring a couple chasing each other around a bed and having sex. According to The Daily Mail, seven and eight-year-old…
Monday, 11 April 2011 17:17
Aftermath of Co Armagh bombing
The Church of Ireland issued a statement on the 6th April following the death of Constable Ronan Kerr and subsequent graffiti addressed as ‘views of misguided individuals.’ The statement read, ‘The strong reaction from the citizens…
Tuesday, 05 April 2011 16:46
Teachers to ask 11-year-olds if they are gay
A report commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recommends that children should be asked if they are homosexual from the age of 11 and that records should be kept of those unsure about…
Tuesday, 05 April 2011 16:44
‘Pop porn’ is harming young children
Sexually charged pop lyrics and videos are damaging young children but the industry does not care as long as it makes money, a national newspaper columnist has said. Sandra Parsons highlighted popstar Rihanna’s song S&M which…