In Downing Street on July 25th the Prime Minister applauded the contributions over the years to all aspects of life in the UK of people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. He deprecated the fear and hatred that they routinely have to endure. Mr Cameron welcomed the social and political progress towards eliminating irrational and unjustified fear and hatred of gays over the past four decades. [Continue Reading]
Statement by Canon Charles Kenny in support of David Cameron’s comments on same-sex marriage
Video/Photo: Changing Attitude supporters at Belfast Pride 2012
Thousands of revelers lined the route of the 2012 Gay Pride Parade in Belfast on Saturday, August 4, as floats featuring performers of all kinds brought a party atmosphere to the Northern Irish capital. [Continue Reading]
Notes on the Margin
By Hugh Rayment-Pickard
We use the word marginalization all the time, and almost always in a negative sense. There is a good reason for this. Being marginalised from communities, families, societies can be deeply hurtful. And sometimes, if we are overwhelmed by exclusion, it can be catastrophically painful. But part of the wisdom of Christianity is that there is no situation in which God’s grace cannot operate. God’s providence does not respect human boundaries. [Continue Reading]
International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) Service, Belfast 2012
The Revd Brian Stewart, Ms Pam Tilson and Prof Michael O’Flaherty at the IDAHO service at St George’s Church, Belfast, 20th May 2012. [Continue Reading]