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Written by Don Horrocks on 08 February 2010 at 12.28
John,
Many thanks for your valued support. A great deal of work goes on behind the scenes, in this case for several years. We always try to seek a judicious balance in what we say publicly whilst sensitive negotiations may be taking place. Following the eventual outcome, the Alliance's role has been pretty widely covered and that role is continuing at this moment.
Written by John and Pat McNeil on 06 February 2010 at 12.26
Dear EA,

Warmest Christian greetings to you.

I have just read the report of the EA's involvement in the recent Equalities Bill and watched the related interview with Don Horrocks. I found both interesting and uplifting.

The reason I went to the EA website was that, in conversation with Christian friends, we wondered what had happened to the EA, why do we not see reports of their representation in this and other crucial issues. With the 'crashing silence' from Lambeth Palace, the views of millions of UK Christians, particularly Evangelicals, do appear to be represented.

It seems that, in this case, the Christain viewpoint was represented and, through that, God overruled. However, I believe that it is essential that the Christian view point is given a much higher level of public exposure as I believe that we need to exercise greater influence over public opinion and encourage Christians in their public witness.

The EA represents a large proportion of Christians in the UK and, I believe, is in a unique position to represent them at national level and to be seen to be doing so through the media and other outletsl. I am sure that that is not easy but I am sure that you have the prayerful support of every member.

May God bring great blessing from all that you do.

Yours in His service
John McNeil
(John and Pat McNeil are members of the EA)
Written by Don Horrocks on 04 February 2010 at 12.25
Neville is not correct about the 'reasoned opinion'. It has no force at all.
Written by Mrs Ella Weir on 31 January 2010 at 18.12
Wonderful
Written by NEVILLE on 30 January 2010 at 19.30
The European opinion, which has the force of law,will overrule these amendments and will allow discrimination only in the case of priests/ministers, or those who significantly teach doctrine. The European law will not allow discrimination in any other post
Written by J K Madden on 29 January 2010 at 21.48
The walls of Jericho are coming down! The legislators would do well to reflect on the fate of the occupants bar Rahab and her family.
Written by Bernard Cooke on 29 January 2010 at 17.52
I was so thrilled to hear this result, got on my knees and thanked God!
Well done EA and C.A.R.E.. and other organisations who did a good job informing all of us, and lobbying the Lords.
And not least, thanks to the Lords who voted to preserve common sense and a wise course through this issue.
Written by Derrick & Heather Norton on 29 January 2010 at 09.52
Delighted to see our prayers answered.
Keep up the good work!

EA members
Written by J M Gladders on 28 January 2010 at 22.49
Werll done
Written by Gordon Essex on 28 January 2010 at 20.51
The worrying thing is that 178 voted against this amendment! Were they following a party line or are they really unable to appreciate what to most people would be simple common sense, causing no damage to real equality matters.


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