Category Archives: Issues

Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill – Issues

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill passed Report Stage in the House of Lords without including many of the robust protections that we have been supporting. This is very disappointing news. The leaderships of the three main parties used their … Continue reading

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Marriage

The Coalition Government has agreed to change the criminal law to put it beyond doubt that disagreeing with same-sex marriage is not a hate crime. That should send a helpful message to those who throw around the ‘bigot’ label far … Continue reading

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Latest news from the Coalition for Marriage

Latest news from the Coalition for Marriage UPDATE ON THE BILL IN THE LORDS I thought you would appreciate an update on what has been happening with the same-sex marriage Bill in the House of Lords. There has been lots going on.The … Continue reading

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Marriage (same sex) Bill

Dear marriage supporter, Ahead of last Tuesday’s vote, you were urged you to write to The Rt Hon the Lord Luce KG, GCVO, DL about the same-sex marriage Bill. It is pleasing to say he  did the right thing and … Continue reading

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Marriage (Same Sex) Bill

Marriage (Same Sex) Bill As the bulletin has already been done  you are asked, via this page, to challenge this controversial bill. It would be helpful if you would write to Lord Luce to try to prevent the bill becoming law. The … Continue reading

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THE GAZE OF SHEER ADMIRATION

The older I get the more convinced I am that spiritual maturity lies in the simple capacity to admire – to admire beauty, admire talent, and admire youth, without trying to possess them. Ron Rolheiser, OMI THE GAZE OF SHEER … Continue reading

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SUICIDE – WHEN SOMEONE IS TOO BRUISED TO BE TOUCHED

Few things can so devastate us as the suicide of a loved one, especially of one’s own child. Ron Rolheiser, OMI SUICIDE – WHEN SOMEONE IS TOO BRUISED TO BE TOUCHED Suicide is a disease and the most misunderstood of … Continue reading

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