How They Voted.

 https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2185974/how-my-mp-voted-oil-gas-north-sea

Professor John Lennox.

 Professor John Lennox STUNS Room Full of Atheists

Professor John Lennox STUNS Room Full of Atheists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7ZATMal_XQ

Again!

 

Standing Up Against Evil.

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Dear All. This season, as we seek God’s strength, we are reminded that He is our refuge – our steady rock when the world feels uncertain.   This week, our Legal Operations Manager, Evelyne, leads us in prayer from Psalm 46:1–2. She also highlights our client, Adam Smith-Connor, whose story has made international headlines.   Adam – a veteran of the British Army Reserves who served courageously in Afghanistan – became the first citizen in modern British history to be criminally convicted for his thoughts when praying silently near an abortion facility.   On 16 October 2024, Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court convicted and sentenced Adam to a conditional discharge and ordered him to pay prosecution costs of £9,000. With our legal support, Adam appealed this decision.     Adam was sentenced for praying about his own experience, and the son he lost to his decision to pay for an abortion many years ago. He was also praying for the men and women facing difficult decisions with regard to abortion that day.   He stood with his back to the facility, so as not to be misconstrued as trying to disrupt the privacy of anyone there. But a local regulation banned prayer as an “expression of approval or disapproval of abortion” on that public street. In his case, authorities argue that the ban also applies to silent prayer.    But prayer is never a crime, and Adam is not a criminal.   We cannot allow the government to dictate the content of our thoughts. We must stand together.  Will you help Adam fight this legal battle? Your support will provide crucial resources for his legal defence and others like him. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.  GIVE TODAY Thank you for standing alongside ADF UK this season. Your generosity sustains our mission to defend religious freedom and freedom of expression.   With gratitude for your ongoing support,   ADF UK PS. Watch our videos from week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4 and week 5 here. Give one time | Give monthly For Bank Transfers ADF International (UK) | Barclays Bank – Sort Code 203593 Account Number 60668400 Payment Reference: Your email (For Giftaid confirmation)

Birdie.

 

The Lord's Expectations of Husbands Are Demanding.

 25) Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. RSV.

Blogger: Christ died for His Church!

Surely, 'not understanding questions' is only for important leftist politicians in London.

Cranks, conspiracy theory and the paranoid delusion of Jewish power. Melanie Phillips Mar 24 ∙ Preview Zanny Minton Beddoes interviewing Tucker Carlson. This is an expanded version of my column in today’s Times (£). An interview last week with America’s most influential podcaster, Tucker Carlson, was as illuminating as it was chilling. Carlson represents an extremist, conspiracist faction in MAGA world. He has platformed innumerable antisemites, Holocaust deniers and people who want the destruction of Israel. He’s not often held to account for what he himself believes. The editor of the Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes, set out to do just that. In an interview with Carlson, she asked him if he agreed with Israel’s right to exist. This led to an interminable circular back and forth in which he repeatedly said he didn’t understand the question. Beddoes tried several ways of making it clearer. Carlson burrowed more deeply into his rabbit hole. The phrase “right to exist’’ he said, “was decided by the Israeli government”. Gosh, the Israelis now control language itself! Who knew? “I don’t want Israel to be destroyed” he said. So was he a Zionist, asked Beddoes, on the narrow grounds that Israel has a right to exist. No way, said Carlson, and returned to claiming he didn’t even know what “right to exist” even meant. Well, it was clear what he meant: the semantic chaff he was throwing up to deflect the question meant he doesn’t believe Israel has a right to exist. He didn’t want it to be destroyed, he said, because he didn’t want any country to be destroyed. He didn’t approve of the loss of innocent life, he declared. Well, that was nice of him. But if Israel doesn’t have a right to exist, it has no right to defend itself by force against those who very much want to destroy it. Carlson is no mere crank. He has enormous influence over millions of Americans — mainly men under the age of about 40 — who treat his poisonous opinions as near holy writ. This faction forms a very significant chunk of Donald Trump’s core MAGA constituency. Carlson’s enormous following propelled Trump into power. Carlson’s son works for Vice-President JD Vance. Trump recently spoke out against this faction — very late in the day, but at least he did it. JD Vance, however, has explicitly refused to denounce his old friend Carlson, on the grounds that there should be a big tent on the right for disagreement and conflicting views. But people who think Israel shouldn’t exist and who relentlessly platform eye-watering antisemites should be given no house-room in a tent of any size...

Colossians 3.

 23) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24) since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25) Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism. NIV.

It's Just Soooo Very Long Since I Last Made A Donation to The RSPCA. (Any Guesses Why Not?)

Geoff Edmond, of the RSPCA, said: "Showcasing our native wildlife on everyday banknotes is a wonderful way to celebrate the animals that we share our towns, cities and countryside with – including the ones who don't always make the 'most popular' lists. Express.

Blogger: Ah. Rats, eh?

Marriage.

 

Palliative Care Wins Vote!

More Brits want better palliative care over assisted suicide - poll.

More Brits want better palliative care over assisted suicide - poll Staff writer A new poll has found greater support among members of the public for improved palliative care than assisted suic...

A new poll has found greater support among members of the public for improved palliative care than assisted suicide. 

Birdie.

 

A Mega Problem - Trivialised!

 Oldham has historically been highlighted by the Electoral Commission and various political figures as an area at higher risk of electoral fraud, particularly regarding postal votes and "personation" (voting as someone else). Concerns have frequently focused on voter intimidation or manipulation in specific communities, particularly surrounding local and by-elections. 

BBC 

Key Historical Concerns and Allegations:

• 2013-2015 Risk Factors: The Electoral Commission identified Oldham as one of 16 local authorities at greater risk of electoral fraud, with concerns regarding the management of postal votes.
• 2015 By-Election Fraud Allegations: Following the 2015 Oldham West and Royton by-election, UKIP leader Nigel Farage alleged "bent" postal votes and voter intimidation, specifically targeting the Asian community, describing the situation as "bundles of postal votes" arriving at polling stations.
• Investigation Outcomes: While police have investigated multiple claims, including reports of voter personation where residents found others had already voted in their name, many allegations have resulted in no formal charges.
• Council Response: Oldham Council has historically defended its procedures, citing "robust systems" to verify voter identification and scrutinize postal votes.
• Individual Electoral Registration (IER): The introduction of IER (requiring individuals to sign up to vote rather than a whole household) was intended to mitigate these risks. 

Recent Context (2023-2026):

• "Toxic" Political Environment: Reports indicate a continuing climate of intense political friction in Oldham, with recent concerns surrounding "family voting" and "sectarian voting".
• Allegations of Corruption: The town has been described by some commentators as having a reputation for "rigged" local elections, often linked to, or manipulated by, political scandals.
• Ongoing Scrutiny: Concerns regarding the integrity of the voting process in the borough have persisted, with calls for tighter security measures, such as photo ID checks at polling stations. 

Despite the high-profile nature of these accusations over the years, accusations of large-scale, result-changing electoral fraud have often not been substantiated by official police findings, though the perception of risk remains. 

Colossians 2 - 9-12.

 9) For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10) and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.  In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by.

Bible Gateway passage: Colossians 2 - New International Version I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me p...

Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.