Opinion

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  Why the Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief role is invaluable

  The role of Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is less than 18 months old, but with a mandate to bring together efforts "across the UK Government, with faith actors and civil society to promote the UK's firm stance on religious tolerance abroad," it must remain a key feature of any incoming government.

• An unlikely ally in Richard Dawkins?

  Dawkins has not changed his scepticism concerning the existence of God, but he does think that without religion, people would behave in ways that are deplorable.

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  Why are Nativities still important?

  The Nativity is an important way to teach and remember the story of God come to earth, but it's also a culturally, educationally and spiritually important tradition.

• Why is antisemitism such a big issue in the General Election?

  In an election which was supposed to be all about Brexit, and which Labour want to make all about the NHS, there is another issue that is just as predominant – that of antisemitism.

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  The Church of England's Charter on relationships and sex education is a missed opportunity

  The Church of England has a God-given opportunity and responsibility to set the culture of its schools in line with the teaching of God found in the Bible. But instead, it consistently capitulates to the spirit of the age.

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  Friends, not frenemies: towards meaningful dialogue between Christians and Jews

  Difficult conversations are necessary but our prayer is that these may be enlarging and enriching.

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  The Church of England appears to have lost all confidence in its own biblical teaching

  In its new Charter, the Church of England fails to offer a distinctive Christian vision for Relationships, Sex and Health Education at a time when it is sorely needed.

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  Weep, weep, weep for the silenced voters whose voices will never be heard

  Do not walk away from those of whom we shall now speak.

• Playing into the devil's hands?

  I have serious doubts about whether opposition to Donald Trump is, as some have suggested, the result of "demonic" influence.

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  When it comes to equality and faith, the Government is robbing Peter to pay Paul

  I do not hate the LGBTQ community but, in accordance with my faith, I do not accept their values when it comes to same-sex marriage, and I should be allowed not to.

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  Labour and the Lib Dems have pledged to decriminalise abortion – but what does this mean?

  This election, do not be fooled by the rhetoric that decriminalising abortion will help and empower women.

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  Parents who don't agree with LGBT lessons are quickly running out of options

  The right to protest is essential as a last resort to ensure schools do not trample on parents' rights over the education of their children. That right to protest has just been removed.