Teaching For Today

In the news this week: Christian MP Nick Fletcher says any new ‘conversion therapy’ law must not criminalise parents, pro-abortion MPs attempt to hijack the Government’s Criminal Justice Bill in their latest effort to decriminalise abortion, and Stonewall is blasted for campaigning to undermine equality in Britain. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Christian MP warns new ‘conversion therapy’ law would endanger gender-confused kids MPs weaponise Criminal Justice Bill to liberalise abortion law Problem gambling eight times worse than previously estimated EHRC chief: ‘Stonewall campaigning to undermine GB equality’

In the news this week: Number Ten’s top terror adviser raises free speech concerns as he cautions against knee-jerk changes to current laws, a Private Members’ Bill in the House of Lords on so-called conversion therapy ignores religious freedom, and a call to extend Sunday trading hours in London is rebuffed by the Government. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories ‘Knee-jerk reaction to extremism threatens free speech’, says Govt’s top terror adviser UK ‘conversion therapy’ Bill tabled by Lib Dem Peer BBC presenter branded a bully for challenging trans narrative Govt has ‘no plans’ to weaken Sunday Trading law

In the news this week: The Church of England is to trial services to bless those in same-sex couples, the embryology regulator seeks new powers to pursue controversial experiments on human embryos, and a Finnish MP accused of hate crime for sharing Bible verses is vindicated. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CofE Synod narrowly approves trial services for same-sex blessings Fertility watchdog wants ethical ‘blank cheque’ on human embryo research MP: ‘Gender ideology in sex education has harmed thousands of kids’ Finnish Christian MP acquitted over ‘hate crime’ Bible tweet – again ‘A man of courage and conviction’: A tribute to religious liberty lawyer Tom Ellis Snr (1955-2023)

In the news this week: The Institute steps up its campaign against proposals for a conversion practices Bill which would criminalise the ordinary work of churches, Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch says the Government must never again let Stonewall dictate policy, and more babies born at 22 weeks are surviving following the expansion of neonatal care. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CI steps up campaign against ‘ideological and restrictive’ conversion practices Bill Kemi Badenoch: ‘Govt allowed Stonewall to boss it around over gender ideology’ Former Faith Minister: ‘Covid lockdown of churches was outrageous’ More 22-week-old babies surviving after receiving neonatal care

In the news this week: Politicians on the Isle of Man have supported a Bill to allow euthanasia on the island, The Christian Institute cautions against changes to legislation on extremism that may threaten religious freedom, and six sets of conjoined twins gather to celebrate their lives and progress. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Isle of Man approves principle of euthanasia CI: ‘New extremism definition could pose threat to religious freedom’ Affinity urges No.10 to ‘stand firm’ against criminalising ordinary Christians Conjoined twins share joy after defying doctors’ expectations Rugby World Cup champion’s ‘growth as a disciple of Jesus is amazing’

In the news this week: The Education Secretary says parents have a fundamental right to know what their kids are taught in sex ed, Rishi Sunak is told not to endanger children by pushing ahead with a conversion therapy law and SNP defector Dr Lisa Cameron says she was marginalised over her Christian faith. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Education Secretary seeks to reassure parents on access to sex ed material Christian teachers warn against conversion therapy Bill MP: ‘Conversion therapy Bill must not push kids towards irreversible harm’ ‘Being a Christian wasn’t welcome in the SNP’, says defector Cameron

In the news this week: With press speculation rife that Rishi Sunak will publish a draft Bill on ‘conversion therapy’, the CI reiterates its readiness to take legal action if it restricts the ordinary work of churches, more than 70 Tory MPs back a Bill requiring schools to give parents access to what their children are taught in sex education lessons, and Evangelical Anglicans urge the House of Bishops to uphold the Bible’s teaching on same-sex relationships. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CI reminds Govt: ‘Conversion therapy Bill must not criminalise innocent conversations’ Scores of Tory MPs support backbench Bill on parental access to sex ed materials CofE Evangelicals urge bishops to ‘remain true to the gospel’ Isle of Man survey shows 3 in 4 doctors against euthanasia Bill

In the news this week: The Labour Party announces its commitment to introducing a comprehensive ‘conversion therapy’ law, the Government’s new university free speech tsar warns that society must learn to embrace debate rather than cancel it, and in Texas abortions have dropped by more than 99 per cent following the overturning of Roe v Wade. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Labour wants a ‘no-loophole’ conversion therapy law Uni free speech tsar: ‘Discussion is the alternative to violence’ Assisted suicide law would open ‘Pandora’s Box’ in Scotland Abortion drops by over 99 per cent in Texas following Roe v Wade ruling

In the news this week: A man is a man and a woman is a woman, says the Prime Minister as he emphasises that biological sex is ‘common sense’, civil servants are compared to ‘Nazis’ for holding the view that biological sex is fixed, and twins born an astonishing 17 weeks early approach their first birthday. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Sunak: ‘A man is a man and a woman is a woman’ Gender-critical civil servants branded ‘Nazis’ for upholding biological sex Golfing ace: ‘Gambling addiction left hurricane-like trail of destruction’ Tiny twins born at 22 weeks thriving at home

In the news this week: The Online Safety Bill is set to become law after passing its final Parliamentary hurdle, school governors are urged to check their school’s RSE policies for radical trans ideology, and a Hampshire mum rejoices that both of her twins are thriving after she refused to abort one to save the other. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Online Safety Bill passed by Parliament School governors urged to check for unlawful trans ideology in RSE policies EHRC calls for ‘urgent clarity’ over schools’ trans guidance Mum ‘so grateful’ for healthy twins after refusing to abort one to ‘save the other’

In the news this week: Polling for The Christian Institute reveals that banning conversion therapy is not a priority for voters, Westminster hears of the genuine anger of parents in Northern Ireland after it imposes pro-abortion sex ed, and Canada’s main opposition party adopts the protection of children from harmful ‘sex swaps’ as party policy. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Poll: ‘Conversion therapy’ ban not a priority for 96% of voters Conversion ban champion: ‘Parents are the problem’ MP: ‘Parents must not be sidelined over NI’s pro-abortion sex ed’ Scotland’s Lord Advocate ready to ‘turn blind eye’ on illegal drug use Canadian Conservatives vote to protect kids from harmful ‘sex-swaps’

In the news this week: A pensioner is questioned by the police after backing single-sex spaces, Scotland’s First Minister and his Health Secretary speak out against legalising assisted suicide, and around 7,000 pro-life supporters gather for the UK’s annual March for Life. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Pensioner ‘harassed’ by police over sticker backing single-sex spaces Humza Yousaf and his Health Secretary reaffirm assisted suicide opposition Govt Minister claims ‘there’s little evidence linking gambling ads to harm’ Thousands of pro-lifers march to Parliament Square

In the news this week: The Christian Institute urges Number 10 not to pursue a conversion therapy ban over fears it could repress religious freedom, comments from Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley could see an end to officers promoting LGBT Pride and Stonewall, and after a series of legal victories, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will hold meetings at venues that previously cancelled over its views on marriage. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CI warns No. 10 over ‘Australian conversion therapy debacle’ Met Police cracks down on officers wearing rainbow badges Govt rejects MPs call for UK-wide drug ‘shooting galleries’ Over 25,000 suspects arrested in past year tested positive for Class A drugs Franklin Graham praises God for rescheduled tour dates after legal wins

In the news this week: The Republic of Ireland is urged to overhaul its law allowing 16-year-olds to choose their own legal sex, Scotland remains the worst country in Europe for the rate of drug-related deaths, and a museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories RoI Senator: ‘Sex-swap madness must end’ Scots drug deaths remain ‘shockingly high’ Greens taken to court over ‘fanatical clampdown on legitimate debate’ Amazing Grace exhibition celebrates hymn’s 250th anniversary

In the news this week: Costa Coffee is accused of glorifying trans surgery, disability campaigners urge MPs not to legalise assisted suicide, and a palm-sized premature baby leaves for home after a six month stay in hospital. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Costa Coffee angers customers by ‘glamourising’ trans surgery ‘Don’t remove our end-of-life protections’ disability campaigners warn MPs Isle of Wight project accused of ‘queerwashing’ Tennyson ‘Palm-sized’ preemie now home and full of smiles

In the news this week: A study finds that married parents are three times more likely to be together when their child reaches 14 than unmarried parents, Stonewall’s Chairman says it will soon be normal for men to breastfeed, and a couple who refused to abort their daughter give thanks for her successful surgery. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Study: Married parents three times more likely to be together when child turns 14 Stonewall Chairman: ‘Male breastfeeding will become commonplace’ Keir Starmer accepts a woman is ‘an adult female’ Parents: ‘We were told to abort our daughter or watch her die’

In the news this week: Children struggling with their mental health are being directed to an NHS-backed app pushing gender ideology, a study of gambling ads finds they appeared every four seconds in televised Premier League matches last season, and a former soldier will not face charges for silent prayer near an abortion clinic. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories NHS-linked mental health platform ‘pushing gender ideology on 10-yr-olds’ Televised Premier League matches advertise gambling every four seconds PSNI ‘Pride’ marchers no longer allowed to wear uniform NI abortion censorship zones to be imposed within three months

In the news this week: The Crown Prosecution Service comes under fire for claiming that refusing to fund ‘sex-swap’ surgery could amount to domestic abuse, a Christian MP in Finland faces a second trial for alleged hate speech after she shared a Bible verse on social media, and the Irish Football Association votes to maintain its ‘keep Sunday special’ policy. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CPS ‘ideologically captured by gender ideology’ over domestic abuse claims Scot Govt demands UK-wide drugs decriminalisation Finnish Christian MP cleared of ‘hate crime’ charges over Bible tweet faces new trial Irish FA maintains ‘keep Sunday special’ policy

In the news this week: A Christian governor axed for challenging a school’s sex ed policy is vindicated by the High Court, women’s rights campaigner Maya Forstater is awarded over £100,000 after losing her job for defending the reality of biological sex, and in the first case of its kind in Florida, a newborn baby finds a safe haven with a new family. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Legal win for Christian governor axed for challenging school’s sex ed policy Maya Forstater awarded 100k after losing job for challenging trans ideology Building society closes vicar’s account over gender ideology feedback Christian web designer wins US Supreme Court ruling against compelled speech ‘Happy and loved’: ‘Safe haven’ baby adopted into new family

In the news this week: Two teenage girls urge the Government to combat the harmful effects of gender ideology in schools, Isle of Man proposals create a foothold for euthanasia in the British Isles, and a senior Labour MP reveals how his mum resisted family pressure to have him aborted. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories Pupils urge Education Minister to end ‘authoritarian’ gender ideology teaching MP calls for parents to have legal right to view sex ed materials Isle of Man activists pursue euthanasia Bill without a mandate Ex-Tavistock medics set up new ‘sex swap’ clinic for kids Labour MP: ‘Mum showed extraordinary courage not to have me aborted’ Abortions figures up again