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Christian Concern brings you cutting edge stories week by week, to equip the church to act and pray, to restore the hope of Christ to the centre of our nation. Please visit our website at: www.christianconcern.com In this edition: Reaction to PM's speech Make Abortion History event - 27th Oct Wilberforce Academy - applications open!

PM betrays the nation: backs homosexual ‘marriage’ The Prime Minister gave his full backing to homosexual ‘marriage’ in his party conference speech on Wednesday. Andrea Williams warned in the Telegraph of the “catastrophic consequences” that this would have for society. In response, Christians from all denominations and organisations must join together at this time to uphold the biblical definition of marriage, for the good of all. Christian Concern will be launching a full campaign for which we will need your support. Watch this space for further details. See what the PM said and Andrea’s response to this on her blog > Several church leaders also criticised the Prime Minister’s position. Full story > Choose Life: Make Abortion History Thursday 27th October 2011 is the 44th anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act. Since then over 7 million babies have been aborted. We need to mobilise more people to speak up for life with courage and compassion. Can you join us for a special day of events onThursday 27th October including a rally outside parliament? Is there a church, youth or student group that could come? Find out morehere. Will you and your church join a National Day of prayer? Why not download special resources here (provided by Image)? Wilberforce Academy Applications are now open for our annual Wilberforce Academy, a week-long course in Oxford designed to equip the next generation of Christian leaders in public life. We’re looking for students and young professionals with a passion to serve Jesus Christ in a variety of vocations including law, politics, education, media, healthcare, arts and business. The course runs from 25th – 30th March 2012. Would you or someone you know benefit? Applications Now Open – Find out more here >

Religious freedom Sunday Morning Live (BBC One): Gary McFarlane and Andrew Marsh on treatment of Christians in the UK (highlights) – full version available on iPlayer Christian Concern: Local councils told to stop prayers at meetings Telegraph: Councils told to stop praying before meetings Daily Express: Fury as prayers are banned at council meetings Cross Rhythms: CR spoke with Dr Peter Saunders about the new Medical Defence Union guidance One News Now: Christians' free speech’ vindicated by Washington court AP: Judge upholds firing of Ohio teacher in Bible case ADF (video): Church excluded from renting public school building; all others allowed BeliefNet: Pastors nationwide defy IRS regulation, address politics on “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” CATO Institute: A Religious Clash Family Christian Concern: Duncan Smith calls on PM to give tax break to married couples Daily Telegraph: Tax breaks for married couples, IDS insists 'We must end bias against marriage’ Daily Mail: Don't forget promise on married tax breaks, IDS warns Cameron Care: Marriage under attack from dating website Reuters: 'Til 2013 do us part? Mexico mulls 2-year marriage Mercator Net: Kids want to hear about life and love from parents Sky News: Review Urged As Baby Adoptions Plunge Daily Mail: We'll let white families adopt black children says Cameron, as he pledges to end scandal of youngsters left in care Social Daily Mail: George Carey: Why are we letting the BBC abandon the Year of our Lord? Daily Telegraph: Vatican attacks BBC's 'senseless hypocrisy' Dr Peter Saunders (blog): Religion is based on dogma whilst science is based on evidence? No, actually each accommodates both. Christian Today: Dawkins defends decision not to debate apologist William Lane Craig The Guardian: UK chaplains in Afghanistan: ordinary priests with an extraordinary flock LifeSiteNews: Michael O’Brien: ‘It’s a battle to the death with a dictatorship of moral relativism’ The Guardian: HIV could spread if birth control injections increase, warn scientists Daily Mail: Political correctness continues to stifle debate on multiculturalism Pipeline News: Islamic (Sharia) Law in Germany, Holland and Britain End of Life The Guardian: Former Ofsted chief considers ending life at assisted suicide clinic Telegraph: Chris Woodhead 'considers ending life at Dignitas' after BBC documentary Dr Peter Saunders (blog): Real death with dignity Dr Peter Saunders (blog): More irresponsible suicide reporting by the media - there is a better way of dealing with this issue Sunday Sun: Writer killed himself with euthanasia kit Guardian: Assisted suicide law around the world Abortion and Bioethics Daily Mail: Thank God Morgan's mum didn't listen to the doctors: First she was offered an abortion, then she was told her tiny son was unlikely to live John Smeaton (blog): Evan Harris wants doctors to push the abortion agenda Daily Telegraph: Baby doctors said should be aborted takes first steps Dr Peter Saunders (blog): 180 Movie on Abortion Goes Viral with over 500,000 Views in One Week Daily Mail: Embryo from skin cells: Cloning era closer after men's DNA put into egg Abortion: The Hollow Men and the Culture of Death The Economist: Steps forward and back Sexual Orientation Christian Concern: New passports to appease homosexual lobby Daily Mail: Goodbye, mother and father! Now Parent 1 and Parent 2 appear on PC passport form Anglican Mainstream: Gay Marriage: Hidden implications and impact Daily Telegraph: Archbishop attacks Cameron's 'gay marriage' plan Daily Telegraph: Gay marriage a step too far, says Tory Gerald Howarth ConservativeHome (blog): Paul Goodman: If gay marriage is recognised, why not multiple sharia marriages? The Times (£): Ministers resign over same-sex clergy marriages BBC News: Three Highland ministers quit Kirk over gay clergy The Telegraph (blog): The dark side of sexual freedom: American 'zoophiles' take on the language of equality Breakpoint: The 0.2% Solution International Persecution Inspire Magazine: Appeal to President of Iran to spare pastor’s life Mohabat News: The treatment of Iranian Regime with the cases of Iranian Christian prisoners + Interview Christian Today: Islamic Militants Threaten to Kill Christians Who Have Fled Iran The Guardian: Pakistan's blasphemy laws have left even judges in fear of their lives BBC News: Indonesia: Suspect arrested over Solo church bombing Christian Today: Coptic church torched in Egypt Xinhuanet News: Hundreds of Egyptian Coptic Christians protest in Cairo Asia News: Double targeted killings against the Christian community in Kirkuk Events Andrea @ The Stable Church – Barnet Date: Sunday, 9th October 2011 Time: 10:30am Venue:The Stable, Salisbury Road, Barnet, EN5 4JP Visit the church website > The William Lane Craig Tour – Across the UK William Lane Craig is one of the foremost defenders of the Christian faith and a feared debating opponent by atheists. This autumn he is touring the UK and will be delivering lectures and taking part in various debates. Check the website for dates and venues > (NB: Tickets are required for these events) More events >