The Spring 22 edition of the Social Issues Bulletin is published today

The Affinity Social Issues Team publish a Bulletin three times a year that aims to inform the church on matters of social, ethical and legal concern for Christians. Each issue is free to download either as individual articles or the complete issue.

Download the Social Issues Bulletin 49

This edition opens with a piece on how Christians should view taxation, Rev. Thomas Penman walks us through the various opinions on the matter and offers a very well-considered view. Sharon James then explores some of the lies the world wants us to believe in a piece titled ‘Bad Ideas, Bitter Fruit’. We then have a very practical piece for Christian parents from Steve Beegoo (Director of Education at Christian Concern), this is followed by a piece from Ciarán Kelly (Christian Institute) titled: The ‘gay cake case’ is finally over which gives an update and reflection on the Ashers Baking Company legal case. We then have a wonderful piece from Heidi Crowter which starts: ‘Hi, my name is Heidi, I am 26 and I happen to have Down’s syndrome but that doesn’t hold me back from living a fun and vibrant life…’ Heidi talks about how she came to faith and why she is taking the UK government to court. Simon Calvert (Christian Institute) gives us an update on how the various UK governments are responding to calls to ban ‘conversion therapy’. The Bulletin closes with three book reviews, Dr John Ling gives us another of his very informative summaries of all things life and Covid and we end with a breakdown of the current legal cases being supported by Christian Institute and the Christian Legal Centre.

A packed edition which is definitely not to be missed!

Download the full Spring edition of the Social Issues Bulletin here:

The Social Issues Bulletin 49

Or find each individual article here:

How should Christians view paying taxes?

Bad ideas, bitter fruit

How to successfully raise your voice as a Christian parent

The ‘gay cake case’ is finally over

The treatment of people with disabilities or learning difficulties in churches

Governments across the UK respond to calls to ban conversion therapy

Book Review: Beyond The Odds

Book Review: How Christianity Transformed the World

Book Review: That Hideous Strength

Coronavirus – Part 15 (January 2022)

Update on Life Issues – February 2022

Latest News of Significant Individual Cases