The Christian Institute (Callum Webster)

Callum Webster began his report on the Christian Institute with a plea to pray for those that are in authority, according to the words of 1 Timothy 2:2. Despite Timothy living in the days of the anti-Christian Roman Empire, Paul exhorted him to pray to the Lord on behalf of his political leaders. And in a day when few government minsters will uphold the principles of the Word of God, we also should pray that God would give them wisdom and help as they lead the nation. As well as praying for our nation, for our leaders and for the decisions that they need to make, Callum urged us to action against those decisions which are contrary to the Scriptures. Citing the examples below, he explained how the Christian Institute had stepped in to assist the Christians in taking a stand for the truth. PETER AND HAZELMARY BULL This couple, owners of a Cornish B&B were sued  in 2010 after refusing to allow a same-sex couple to share a double room. They have operated a marriage-only policy on all of their double rooms for many years, even refusing to relax the ruling for family members.  The Christian Institute have been assisting them in their legal case, but have so far been unsuccessful. JAMIE MURRAY In 2011, the owner of a Christian cafe in Blackpool was warned by police that Bible verses shown on a TV screen breached public order laws. Following an approach by the Christian Institute, the police have acknowledged that the verses did not, in fact, breach any public order laws, but have yet to issue an apology. ADRIAN SMITH Having expressed the view on Facebook that the Bible does not advocate same-sex marriage, an employee of 18 years at the Trafford Housing Trust in Manchester was recently demoted from his position, receiving a 40% cut in pay. The Christian Insitute are currently fighting his legal battle for freedom of speech and to be returned to his deserved position within the organisation. If you would like to follow any of the above cases, or to find out how you can get involved in opposing the growing numbers of anti-Christian laws getting passed in the UK, please visit the Christian Institute's website at http://www.christian.org.uk/.