Freedom of religion is less important than homosexual and transsexual rights, House of Commons Speaker John Bercow said in early July.
He made the statement while hosting an event for a homosexual website. He said: ‘I respect people’s rights to adhere to and profess their faith, but for me, where there is a clash between somebody’s adherence to faith on the one hand and the acknowledgment of and demonstration of respect for human rights, the latter has to trump the former.’
Praying for peace
HOPE
The Christian charity HOPE is coordinating a season of prayers for peace, which started in August.
Church leaders, Christian ministries, charities and Armed Forces members from Britain and the Commonwealth have provided prayers and suggestions for peace-making activities. These 100 Days of Peace and Hope have been collated online. They are freely available for individuals, churches and schools across the UK to reflect on the losses of war, and to work and pray for peace.
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