British Isles
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:12
Westminster attack: prayer, proclamation, protection
‘Passion for the Nation’ circulated this prayer yesterday, in response to the terror attack at Westminster: ‘Lord, we speak Your healing, comfort and strength to every person injured in the Westminster attack and to the relatives…
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:10
Scotland’s unprecedented times and division
Nicola Sturgeon has called for 'indyref2'; Theresa May indicated it wouldn’t happen in the time frame. Holyrood’s debate on Wednesday, with a vote scheduled for 5:30 pm to ask the UK Government to agree to a…
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:07
Scotland’s unprecedented times and division (continued)
MSPs snubbed calls to terminate their debate on independence after the terrorist attack at Westminster. At 3.30pm Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser asked for the debate to be suspended, prompting groans from the SNP benches. His request…
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:04
Pro-life campaign v abortion bill
Across the UK the Christian pro-life campaign, 40 Days for Life, is gaining momentum showing communities the consequences of abortion. Meanwhile Parliament is calling for the decriminalisation of abortion, without specifying any restrictions - allowing abortion…
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:02
Social media v real relationships
Social media technology is responsible for an entire industry. But how does social media affect real-life relationships? Radio took 38 years to reach one million users; TV took 13 years; Facebook added 200 million users in…
Friday, 24 March 2017 08:59
Pressure on Duchess of Cambridge
The Duchess of Cambridge was speaking at a Royal College for Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reception to launch a project about mental health in early parenthood. The educational films promote understanding of mental health for parents struggling…