The Cass Review: Will Activism Hinder its Implementation?
Dr Carole Sherwood shares concerns about the fate of the Cass Review if its future is determind by an activists agenda. How have the major therapeutic networks responded?
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Back to Nazareth: The Christian case for LGB Inclusion
Mark Chater appeals for a broad and generous reading of the relevant biblical texts in the light of the current schism between orthodox and liberal christians in the Church of England over the blessing of same sex unions.
Press Release: Proposed CofE Guidance for Schools: Contested viewpoints need further consideration
Lesbian, Gay and Bi Christians and our friends has submitted its response to the Church of England’s consultation on proposed new guidelines for schools regarding bullying. The consultation, affecting 4,630 Church of England schools and 200 church schools in Wales, closed yesterday. We welcome ‘Flourishing for All: Anti-bullying Guidance for Church of England Schools’, but ...
Media Release: Church of England plays fast and loose with Cass Review
Press release in response to the proposed anti-bullying guidance for use in Church of England schools. We are concerned that the concerns expressed in the Cass review have not been properly addressed.
Book Review: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Mark Bratton reviews ‘The anxious generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness’ by Jonathan Haidt (Penguin Press, 2024) Jonathan Haidt, a prominent American moral and social psychologist, has already authored two influential books exploring the moral psychology of political and religious differences and the culture of ‘safetyism’ afflicting ...
Safeguarding: Where has it gone so wrong?
Cathy Mudge reports on the groundbreaking research of Protect and Teach and the disturbing findings.
Exclusive: Debbie Hayton’s testimony
Debbie Hayton, describes her faith journey as a transwoman describing how she feels more comfortable talking about her transexualism.
Press Release: LGB Christians welcome Department for Education’s proposed RSE Guidance
We warmly welcome the DfE’s proposed new Guidance on Relationships and Sex Education. We hope it will become statutory in its present form. We affirm the broad direction of the Guidance in its emphasis on scientific realities and age-appropriate limits. We accept that not everyone will agree with every detail in the Guidance. In a ...
A Scandal for Schools
Rachel Evans writes as a lesbian christian secondary school teacher with over 25 years experience about why the Cass Review offers hope, not hate.
Walking Deeper with God
Rev Glenn Martin explores approaches to deepening our relationship with God: retreats, spiritual direction and Ignatian spirituality.