Teaching For Today

In the news this week: Teachers urge the Education Secretary to protect children from transgender ideology, the Liberal Democrats suggest that Christians cannot become party candidates, and the Government tells the Institute it remains committed to reforming gambling legislation. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Teachers urge Education Secretary to protect pupils from trans ideology Lib Dems: ‘Christians cannot become Lib Dem MPs’ Censorship zones to be imposed across England and Wales next month UK Govt reassures CI it will tackle gambling harm

In the news this week: The Health Secretary expresses serious concerns about removing end-of-life protections for the terminally ill, doctors in Scotland warn Holyrood of possible consequences of prescribing cross-sex hormones to children, and record numbers ‘March for Life’ in London. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Health Secretary ‘deeply uncomfortable’ about legalising assisted suicide Doctors warn Holyrood of ‘trans drugs time bomb’ Peers, experts and campaigners urge Govt to curb gambling ads Record numbers reported at UK March for Life

In the news this week: A record number of people applied to change their legal sex last year, the Education Secretary is urged to tackle poor quality Religious Education in schools, and new research indicates that coma patients may be more aware than previously thought. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Record number of gender-confused people apply to ‘change sex’ SNP adopts ‘inhumane’ pledge to make abortion a constitutional right Education Secretary advised to tackle ‘neglected’ RE lessons Study: Comatose patients may be more aware than it seems

In the news this week: The new Home Secretary demands police officers record more non-crime hate incidents, the Law Society of Scotland raises serious concerns over Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill, and a mother shares how she refused to abort her baby when it was given a one per cent chance of survival. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Home Secretary demands greater reporting of non-crime hate incidents Law Society of Scotland: McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill ‘not fit for purpose’ Northern Ireland bans puberty blockers for gender-confused kids Ohio baby beats 1 per cent survival odds, now thriving

In the news this week: The CI warns of the damaging effect that legalising assisted suicide would have on Scottish society, Sir Keir Starmer is urged not to penalise free speech in moves to clamp down on public disorder, and a pro-life campaigner receives compensation after being arrested for praying outside an abortion clinic. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CI warns against ‘hugely damaging’ Scots assisted suicide Bill The Christian Institute urges PM not to curb free speech Report exposes corrupting effect of gambling on children Pro-lifer awarded £13k after being arrested twice for silent prayer

In the news this week: Dr Hilary Cass raises concerns that adults are being rushed into trans-affirming procedures, more than 500 academics urge the Government to implement a new university free speech law, and renowned hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith dies aged 97. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Cass spotlights failings in NHS trans clinics for adults Sandyford gender clinic bans self-referrals for kids and adults Hundreds of academics urge Govt to implement uni free speech protections Psychology college exonerates ousted gender-critic Record-breaking Olympian: ‘I always pray God will be glorified whatever the result’ Renowned hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith OBE: 1926-2024

In the news this week: NHS England announces plans to revamp services for gender-confused children, a Team GB diver gives glory to God at the Paris Olympics, and The Christian Institute appoints Ciarán Kelly as its new Director. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories NHS announces puberty blockers trial and service for detransitioners Eating disorders used as grounds for assisted suicide ‘I give glory to God’ declares GB Olympian after winning bronze The Christian Institute appoints its new Director

In the news this week: The High Court upholds a ban protecting under-18s from puberty blockers, legislation designed to promote free speech in higher education is shelved by the new Government, and an abortion survivor speaks of God’s redemptive power. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories High Court upholds puberty blockers ban BMA opposes puberty blockers ban for gender-confused kids Education Secretary shelves legal protections for uni free speech Paris Olympics ‘sleazy’ opening ceremony sparks international outrage Late-term abortion survivor reunited with her mother

In the news this week: A Government advisor debunks claims that puberty blocker restrictions have increased suicides, a poll reveals that even Brits who back assisted suicide have safety doubts, and this year marks the centenary of Christian athlete Eric Liddell’s gold medal win at the 1924 Paris Olympics. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Govt review debunks claims that puberty blockers ban fuels suicide Even Brits who back assisted suicide think it is ‘too complicated to safely introduce’ House of Lords to consider ‘dangerous’ assisted suicide Bill Isle of Man faces advancing threat of state-sponsored suicide Plans for a new law on ‘conversion therapy’ stall in Republic of Ireland Eric Liddell: Celebrated Olympian and Christian missionary to China

In the news this week: The Government has used the King’s Speech to announce its intention to bring forward legislation on banning ‘conversion therapy’, The Christian Institute has called on the Culture Secretary to prioritise gambling reform, and an Anglican education charity is criticised for its woke, pro-LGBT guidance. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Conversion therapy ban included in King’s Speech A response to the King’s Speech CI urges Govt to protect vulnerable from gambling firm exploitation Draft CofE schools’ guidance ditches biological reality for gender ideology Govt could make puberty blockers ban permanent

In the news this week: Church leaders warn the Prime Minister that religious illiteracy is fuelling unwarranted hostility towards Christians in debates around ‘conversion therapy’, the Church of England backs plans to allow specific services for same-sex blessings, and an abortion survivor in the US speaks of her faith in Christ. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories PM called to address hostility Christians face over ‘conversion therapy’ CofE green-lights standalone services for same-sex blessings Scot Govt told to heed Cass Review and end puberty blockers for kids Abortion survivor knows ‘joy in her heart’ through faith in God

In the news this week: Following Labour’s success at the polls, we look at where the party stands on some key moral issues, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly urge their colleagues to tackle the widespread harm caused by gambling, and a man with locked-in syndrome speaks of his mission to inspire others. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories UK General Election: Labour’s policies on some key moral issues MLAs: ‘Stormont must seize opportunity to rein in gambling Wild West’ NHS Scotland employee takes legal action over man using female changing rooms Fewer than 1 in 200 Scots aged over 16 identify as ‘trans’ ‘Cultivating hope: my life with locked-in syndrome’

In the news this week: Tennis and broadcasting legend Sue Barker says men should not be allowed to compete in female sports, an assisted suicide Bill has been tabled in the Republic of Ireland, and the son of evangelist Billy Graham is finally able to share the Gospel with thousands at a venue which previously cancelled his booking. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Sue Barker: ‘Allowing trans players takes away young girls’ dreams’ Irish TD launches fresh attempt to legalise euthanasia Massachusetts promotes abortion in brazen attack on pro-life pregnancy centres Franklin Graham shares the Gospel with thousands after previously being cancelled

In the news this week: The Institute releases its Election Briefing 2024, detailing where the parties stand on issues of concern to Christians, abortions in Northern Ireland have been under-reported by thousands, and children in Texas and Louisiana are set to learn about the Bible’s role in American culture. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Election Briefing 2024 out now Northern Ireland abortions under-reported by thousands Dan Walker: ‘I don’t have all the answers but I trust in a God who does’ Ten Commandments to be displayed in every Louisiana classroom Texas schools to teach cultural importance of Bible

In the news this week: Opposition to transgender ideology is on the rise, implementing the Scottish Government’s unpopular hate crime law costs Police Scotland half a million pounds, and a Newcastle United fan stands up to the club and police in defence of biological reality. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Brits increasingly opposed to trans ideology, survey shows Half a million already spent policing Scots hate crime law Methodist Church in Ireland maintains biblical position on marriage Gender-critical NUFC fan launches legal action against club and police

In the news this week: Rogue private gender clinics are banned from prescribing puberty blockers to under 18s, a pro-life campaigner is fined by the police for standing near an abortion centre, and a baby with Down’s syndrome changes her parents’ minds on disability-selective abortions. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Private clinicians banned from giving puberty blockers to kids Stormont calls for ‘conversion practices’ law but admits religious freedom concerns Fined for standing in abortion censorship zone ‘Burden’ to blessing: New baby changes her parents’ mind on Down’s abortions

In the news this week: The number of abortions in Britain continues to rise year on year, Northern Ireland moves towards introducing no-fault divorce, and a Christian teacher in the US who was fired for upholding biological sex receives a six-figure payout. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Abortion figures continue to rise in England and Wales Stormont backs move towards no-fault divorce Irish politician says ‘vague hate crime Bill must be binned’ Californian teacher fired for refusing to hide kids’ ‘gender identity’ awarded $360k

Rishi Sunak announces a General Election is to take place in July, Jersey moves forward with plans to legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide, and a rape crisis support worker forced to resign over her gender-critical views is vindicated at a tribunal. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Voting in the 2024 General Election CI dismantles ‘useless’ study on conversion practices in Northern Ireland Jersey edges nearer to state-sponsored euthanasia Rape centre worker dragged through ‘heresy hunt’ over gender ideology wins case

In the news this week: Children are set to be protected from sex ed materials promoting radical trans ideology in schools, the Liberal Democrats have been reported over allegations a candidate was deselected because of his Christian views, and journalists praise disabled actress Liz Carr’s BBC documentary against assisted suicide. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Govt instructs schools to axe gender ideology from sex ed Lib Dems reported to human rights watchdog over deselection of Christian Church leaders urge PM to denounce ‘conversion practices’ plans that criminalise Christians ‘Better Off Dead?’: BBC puts spotlight on disabled opposition to assisted suicide

It’s revealed that the Foreign Office promised almost a million pounds of taxpayer’s money for LGBT lobby group the Ozanne Foundation, the Scottish Government is urged to adopt the Cass Report recommendations to counter harms to children from gender ideology, and the BBC commits to continue broadcasting religious content on TV and Radio. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories £1 million in taxpayer funds for LGBT lobby group which opposes Cass Review Scot Govt urged to adopt Cass recommendations ‘to counter toxic ideology’ Isle of Man warned ‘euthanasia slippery slopes are real’ BBC committed to continuing religious broadcasting