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Personal papal blessing sought for Jewish-Catholic school near Glasgow
The Pope has been asked to bless the foundation stone for a joint Jewish and Catholic school. It is hoped the invitation will build on a bid to bring the Pontiff to Glasgow in March next year. He has...
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Plans to reserve Catholic school places for baptised children given support
A Falkirk council consultation into plans to reserve school places for baptised children at Catholic schools has found 63 percent of people are in favour of the move. The council said that demand for...
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‘MSPs should not tell science teachers what to teach’
A Free Church of Scotland minister has accused the Scottish Secular Society of “raising the false bogeyman of creationism” to “undermine and attack Christianity in pursuit of their sectarian and...
View ArticleChurch anger at Catholic primary school closure
The Catholic Church has described the closure of a denominational primary school on the outskirts of Glasgow as a “hammer blow” to the local community. The reaction came after Government ministers...
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David Robertson: Why Christians should welcome Government sex education...
It’s predictable, writes Rev David Robertson. The government produces guidelines on sex education, the media look for a storm/squabble/outrage and the Church duly provides them with one – usually to do...
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Sex education: ‘Parents sidelined in favour of named persons’
Parents are being marginalised by Scottish sex education guidance that encourages teachers to speak to a child’s named person about any wellbeing concerns, campaigners say. Under the Named Person...
View ArticleSchool bans Christian book after humanist complaint
A Scripture Union book designed to help with the move to secondary school has been banned at a Scottish school after humanists complained it could “distress” pupils. Robert Douglas Memorial School in...
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Secularists’ concern over ‘extreme’ Christian access to schools
Secular campaigners have raised concerns over the range of religious groups seeking access to state schools. A list obtained by the Scottish Secular Society (SSS) shows 16 groups, some of which are...
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MSPs reject ban on creationism in schools
The Scottish Parliament’s Education Committee today rejected calls for a ban on creationism in Scotland’s state schools. Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning and Science, wrote to MSPs saying “it...
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North Berwick High School pupils unhappy at ‘Christian’ assemblies
Hundreds of pupils at North Berwick High School have signed a petition demanding an end to Christian assemblies in the school. The move comes after some students raised concerns regarding the claim...
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Staff appointments at Highland Theological College’s new Glasgow base
Highland Theological College UHI has appointed two members of staff to run its newly opened base in Glasgow. Mrs Pamela Adkins and Reverend Nathan Owens will run the classrooms based at Newton Place in...
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Christian college head: No, we won’t issue ‘trigger warnings’ before altar calls
The president of a Christian college in the US has hit back against “self-absorbed and narcissistic” students in an excoriating online article. A student at Oklahoma Wesleyan University last week...
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Catholic church’s anti-bullying strategy sent to Scottish Labour leader
Kezia Dugdale The director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office, Anthony Horan, has sent a copy of the Catholic church’s anti-bullying strategy to Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, after a...
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Children facing bullying over pro-marriage and pro-life views in Scotland
School children are being verbally attacked for believing in traditional marriage and upholding the life of the unborn, MSPs have been told. Numerous accounts – including one girl being told she...
View ArticleHead of teacher union turns fire on Catholic schools
The leader of Scotland’s biggest teachers’ union has spoken out against the system that allows the Catholic Church to approve the appointment of teachers based on their religion. Larry Flanagan, the...
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Drag queens may read to Scots primary-aged kids in new initiative
Ciarán Kelly, head of communications at The Christian Institute LGBT campaigners have backed a new initiative which involves drag queens reading and singing to primary-aged children. Drag Queen Story...
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Catholic Church backs single sex school challenge
Archbishop Philip Tartaglia A challenge to the status of Scotland’s last remaining state-funded single sex school has been backed by the Catholic Church. Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia said a...
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Religious influence on state schools ‘could be curtailed’
Rev David Robertson SNP plans to transfer powers over state schools away from councils risks marginalising the role of spiritual leaders, senior church figures have warned. Religious representatives...
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