Category - free speech

Free speech and homophobia

Symon Hill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:56:03 +0000

Those who disagree with the allegedly homophobic views of a Norwich resident suspected of a hate incident have spoken up for her right to express them. Her supporters, on the other hand, have generally not issued statements showing such generosity or understanding.

Gay rights campaigners stand up for free speech of opponents

staff writers — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:03:32 +0000

Supporters of gay, lesbian and bisexual people's rights have expressed support for the freedom of those who criticise them, casting doubt on claims by a Christian group who suggested that gay rights activists are trying to stifle free speech.

Truthfulness, speech and wise silence

Jill Segger — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:37:11 +0100

A a simple integrity can rebuke our culture's debased and profligate way with words, say Jill Segger. Restraint in communication is counter-cultural. Humanity is wisest when it recognises the best words as those taking flesh rather than fury.

A challenge to the church's integrity

Jonathan Bartley — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:41:25 +0100

Some Church of England leaders are complaining that others are stealing their opinion space in the media, says Jonathan Bartley. The answer is to act with integrity, rather than to demand attention.

How faith can face the challenge of freedom

Press Office — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:01:43 +0000

Rather than resorting to fearful rhetoric about 'marginalisation' or 'persecution', Christians and people of faith in Britain have a real opportunity to contribute to the public good and to defend the civic freedoms upon which we all rely

Convention on Modern Liberty aims to set a new freedom agenda

staff writers — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:18:48 +0000

The Convention on Modern Liberty, which is due to take place in central London and across the UK on Saturday 28 February, has grown from a single event to a massive movement for change, say its organisers.

Faiths and freedoms

Press Office — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:45:20 +0000

Commenting on a major civil liberties event taking place across the UK this coming weekend, Simon Barrow of the religion and society thinktank Ekklesia said:

British missionary couple seek clemency in Gambia

staff writers — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:05:34 +0000

A British missionary couple sentenced to one year's hard labour for writing emails which were interpreted as criticising the Gambian government are hoping for a pardon after a public apology.

Woman prosecutes art centre over 'lewd' Jesus statue

staff writers — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:51:09 +0100

A Christian is taking an art centre to court over an exhibition which included a statue of Jesus she believes was lewd and offensive. Civil rights activists say this is an attempt to reinstate blasphemy laws by the back door.

Civil rights activists criticise UN religious defamation resolution

staff writers — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:53:23 +0100

Civil rights organisations and national leaders are expressing alarm at a United Nations General Assembly resolution that demands respect for religion but which critics say has been used to justify suppression of religious minorities.