The one that got through: implications of the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK

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The Iron Dome missile defence system that protects Israel is highly impressive.  However, we’ve seen that it can still let missiles through as Iran has launched a sustained barrage of ballistic missiles and drones against Israel.  Christian defences against a culture of death at both the beginning and end of life may not be seen… Continue reading The one that got through: implications of the decriminalisation of abortion in the UK

Pastoring the Grieving – Give them context

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I noticed that this Sunday, a few churches made assisted dying and the Christian response their sermon topic. I couldn’t help think that it was a little bit late for this.  Yes,  the Bill has still got further stages to go but the wheels are already serving motion.  More than that though,  now is too… Continue reading Pastoring the Grieving – Give them context

Writing to your MP about the assisted dying bill

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I mentioned last week that space has been given for a private member’s bill to introduce assisted dying. I encouraged readers in the UK to write to their MP and ask them to vote against the Bill. If you have not yet done so, please can I encourage you to do so as soon as… Continue reading Writing to your MP about the assisted dying bill

Please say no to the “assisted dying” bill

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Kim Leadbeater will introduce a bill into Parliament on the 16th October which if passed will legalise euthanasia or giving doctors permission to supply lethal drugs to enable their patient to take their life.  The Prime Minister has indicated that he is pleased to see parliamentary time given for this.  As things stand, it looks… Continue reading Please say no to the “assisted dying” bill

Remembering my grandma on her birthday

Today would have been my Grandma’s 106th Birthday. She has now been with her Lord and Saviour for 12 years.  Earlier this year as we watched the news that the Queen was dying and her family were hurrying to her bedside, I mentioned that this had brought back memories of a similar dash to Scotland… Continue reading Remembering my grandma on her birthday