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Statements

14 Oct 2011 
Jesus House		 The Evangelical Alliance calls on The Evening Standard to apologise for its comments about Pastor Agu Irukwu
Following an article in Thursday 13 October's issue of the Evening Standard relating to Pastor Agu Irukwu's nomination as an inspirational black person as part of Black History Month, the Evangelical Alliance has spoken out in support of Pastor Agu.
19 Sep 2011 
Family and Marriage		 The government should celebrate and protect marriage, not re-define it
The Evangelical Alliance is deeply concerned by news that the government is considering introducing laws to redefine marriage.
5 Sep 2011 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Evangelical Alliance backs independent abortion counselling amendment as common sense
The amendment proposed by Dorries and Field to ensure independent counselling for women considering an abortion would be a triumph for common sense, and the Evangelical Alliance fully supports it.
9 Aug 2011 
c) Wikkimedia commons		 Churches unite to provide relief, support and care in aftermath of London riots
Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, responds to the riots in the UK.
28 Jul 2011 
John Stott		 Evangelical Alliance pays tribute to the late John Stott as having a ‘profound impact on the church in the 20th century’
Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, said: “John Stott’s life, writing and teaching had a profound impact on the 20th century Church.
25 Jul 2011 
norway-flag		 Evangelical Alliance prays for people of Norway as the nation comes to terms with the massacre
The Evangelical Alliance expresses its deepest sympathy to the people of Norway at this tragic time.
20 Jun 2011 
Equality & Human Rights Commission		 Trevor Phillips’ comments on freedom of religion and belief miss the point, says Evangelical Alliance
Trevor Phillips’ comments on freedom of religion and belief miss the point, says Evangelical Alliance
29 Mar 2011 
love wins cover		 Evangelical Alliance responds to publication of Rob Bell’s book
The Evangelical Alliance has responded to the publication of Rob Bell’s latest book, Love Wins, which has attracted widespread attention on account of its controversial views concerning the nature of hell.
22 Mar 2011 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Alliance warns against conflict in Libya becoming another Iraq
The United Nations-led military attacks on Libya should focus on destroying Colonel Gaddafi’s ability to wage war on his own people as well as returning the country to a state of normality, says the Evangelical Alliance.
2 Mar 2011 
 Response to Derby City Council Fostering Case
It is not true that Christians are being prevented from fostering and adopting children in spite of increasing evidence that they are being marginalised in public life, says the Evangelical Alliance.
17 Feb 2011 
Family and Marriage		 Religious liberty must be guaranteed - Alliance responds to proposals to enact section 202 of Equality Act 2010
Churches must be guaranteed protection, now and in the future, from the possibility of legal action or discrimination if they refuse to carry out civil partnership ceremonies, the Evangelical Alliance has said.
20 Jan 2011 
house of commons		 Evangelical Alliance responds to Home Office ban on US Pastor Jones
Only last month, Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, made personal contact with the Florida-based pastor asking him to refrain from visiting Britain on the grounds that his entry could incite hatred and tensions among different religious and ethnic groups.
20 Jan 2011 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Evangelical Alliance calls on Baroness Warsi to warn against persecution of Christians in Islamic countries
Christians are hoping that Baroness Warsi’s denouncement of Britain as “a less tolerant place for Muslims” will also flag up a growing intolerance against Christians in the UK and Islamic countries.
20 Dec 2010 
Qur'an		 Evangelical Alliance discourages US Pastor Terry Jones from UK Visit
Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance, has made personal contact with US Pastor Terry Jones to ask him to refrain from visiting Britain on the grounds that his entry could incite hatred and tensions among different religious and ethnic groups.
10 Dec 2010 
Parliament		 Response to Student Protests in Westminster Against Hike in Fees
Steve Clifford, General Director for the Evangelical Alliance said: “The freedoms of speech and association that we have in this country are too precious to us to justify violence.
17 Nov 2010 
Family and Marriage		 Royal wedding gives cause for celebration
Congratulations to Prince William and his future princess Kate Middleton.
11 Nov 2010 
Parliament		 Evangelical Alliance response to government's white paper on welfare reforms
The Evangelical Alliance thinks it's important to care for the most vulnerable members of our society and hopes that the government can balance their welfare reforms to ensure the nation's commitment to the poor is not lessened.
28 Jul 2010 
hands		 Joint statement from the Evangelical Alliance, Churches Together in England and the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service in response to the Dispatches programme “Britain’s Witch Children”
The Evangelical Alliance and Churches Together in England condemn churches abusing or encouraging the abuse of children, in particular any church that brands children as witches or demon-possessed.
12 May 2010 
houses of parliament		 Evangelical Alliance calls on Cameron and Clegg to lead in a spirit of trust and co-operation
The Evangelical Alliance has congratulated David Cameron and Nick Clegg for coming together to form a Government and called for them to lead in a spirit of trust and co-operation.
7 May 2010 
houses of parliament		 Election result statement from the Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance calls for a Government to be formed as soon as reasonably possible.  Following the lack of any overall winner there is a need for the political parties to show a willingness to engage with each other to ensure that the UK is not left without clear political leadership.
29 Apr 2010 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Gary McFarlane case ruling
Evangelical Alliance responds
26 Apr 2010 
pope		 Government right to apologise for "bad joke" at the expense of religious belief, says Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance has joined its voice with other Christian leaders in response to the memo leaked from the Foreign Office about Pope Benedict XVI.
20 Feb 2009 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Christians speak out against Westboro baptist's hatred
Joint statement from Christian organisations and denominations
25 Jul 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Role of faith so important
Removing faith from the public square would be detrimental to us all
10 Jul 2008 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Tribunal ruling for Christian registrar "a triumph for the place of conscience in public duties"
Evangelical Alliance statement in response to Christian registrar case in Islington
30 Nov 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Banning Christians from public services will damage society
Evangelical Alliance response to a report by the British Humanist Association.
11 Oct 2007 
Qur'an		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes letter from Muslim scholars
Today’s letter from 138 Islamic scholars expresses that which is common between Christianity and Islam.
1 Oct 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Government guidance regarding creationism in schools
Evangelical Alliance Statement
1 Oct 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Government guidance regarding creationism in schools
Evangelical Alliance Statement
28 Sep 2007 
CSW logo		 Prayer for Burma
Evangelical Alliance join Christian Solidarity Worldwide in encouraging Christians around the world to stand in prayer and solidarity for Burma.
26 Sep 2007 
 Open letter to Anil Bhanot, General Secretary, Hindu Council UK
Evangelical Alliance response to 'The Advancement of Dharma: A discussion paper for faith leaders'
21 Sep 2007 
Channel 4 Logo		 Dispatches: Unholy war
Evangelical Alliance statement
11 Jul 2007 
(Image not found.)		 Tory proposals give marriage boost
Christian charities respond to recent Conservative Party plans to support marriage through the tax system
2 Jul 2007 
Sctoland Press Release Logo		 Evangelical Alliance Scotland responds to recent Terrorist attack in Glasgow
Scottish Christians should pray for those affected by the terrorist attacks
2 Jul 2007 
(Image not found.)		 Abortion needs to become rarer, say Christian Organisations
Response to recent British Medical Association decisions
22 Jun 2007 
(Image not found.)		 “Religious Education has important role in strengthening social cohesion”
CARE and Evangelical Alliance welcome Ofsted report
6 Jun 2007 
(Image not found.)		 Abortion Bill defeat 
An attempt to introduce compulsory counselling and a “time to think” period for women seeking abortion was defeated by MPs recently
18 May 2007 
embryo		 Human-animal embryos to be allowed
Ministers have dropped a proposed ban on human-animal hybrid embryos, despite opposition from Christian and ethical organisations.
11 May 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Keep the faith Mr Brown
Statement from the Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance
30 Mar 2007 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Government anti-Semitism proposals
Statement from the Evangelical Alliance
20 Mar 2007 
The Gospel According to Judas		 Evangelical Alliance response: 'The Gospel According to Judas' by Benjamin Iscariot (Jeffrey Archer)
Justin Thacker comments on Jeffrey Archer's latest novel
21 Dec 2006 
Channel 4 Logo		 Response to 'The Secret Family of Jesus'
Evangelical Alliance response to the Channel 4 documentary scheduled for Christmas Day
1 Dec 2006 
The Times		 Letter to the Times
Don Horrocks responds to Meg Munn's letter about Anti-discrimination law.  
17 Nov 2006 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Temple Address response
The Alliance responds to Trevor Phillips' speech at the sixth Temple Address
7 Nov 2006 
Fruit Machine		 Evangelical Alliance warns slot machines are traps for children
The Alliance welcomes Nottingham Trent Professor's timely warning
7 Nov 2006 
National Association of Evangelical, USA		 Evangelical Alliance response to the resignation of the Rev Haggard
National Association of Evangelicals in the USA
17 Oct 2006 
Advertising Standards Agency		 Mixed response to ASA decision
The Evangelical Alliance welcomes the news that the GPA advert in the Independent was offensive.
13 Oct 2006 
 Sexual Orientation Regulations letter
Original letter to the Daily Telegraph from various church leaders
13 Oct 2006 
Telegraph logo		 Sexual Orientation Regulations - letter
Director of Public Policy responds to a letter in the Daily Telegraph
6 Sep 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Response to the arrest of Stephen Green
Short statement from the Evangelical Alliance
15 Aug 2006 
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Middle East
Evangelical Alliance welcomes the ceasefire
9 Aug 2006 
ACEA logo		 Damilola Taylor Case Verdict
Statement from the African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance and Evangelical Alliance UK.
28 Jul 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Middle East conflict - Evangelical Alliance Statement
Evangelical Alliance encourages others to join in praying for peace.
19 Jul 2006 
Telegraph logo thumbnail		 Discrimination Law Review position
Don Horrocks responds to the comments of Richard Kirker of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement in the Daily Telegraph
29 Jun 2006 
Telegraph logo thumbnail		 The Evangelical Alliance backs Bishop of Rochester over Truth and Unity.
Letter to the Sunday Telegraph expressing support for the views expressed by the Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, on Truth and Unity.
5 Jun 2006 
Muslim Council Of Britain (Logo)		 Evangelical Alliance welcomes appointment of new head of the Muslim Council of Britain
Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari is the new General Secretary
31 May 2006 
Evangelical Alliance		 Discrimination Law Review
The impending Discrimination Law Review [DLR] could see the rights of Christians to preach the Gospel and proclaim Biblical truth seriously threatened.
8 May 2006 
Care not Killing Logo (Thumbnail)		 Head of Public Affairs explains why Christians should fight the proposals in the Assisted Dying Bill
Lord Joffe's Bill will be debated in the House of Lords on 12 May 2006
28 Apr 2006 
 Head of Pubic Affairs gives speech on Assisted Dying Bill 
Don Horrocks gives speech for Christian Broadcasting Council
9 Mar 2006 
 'Dispatches: The New Fundamentalists'
Response to the Channel 4 programme presented by Rod Liddle.

Statement by Rev Dr David Hilborn, Head of Theology at the Evangelical Alliance
27 Jan 2006 
 Reaction to the recent controversy surrounding Simon Hughes MP
Statement by Joel Edwards
1 Dec 2005 
 Mrs Walker speaks about forgiveness
Mrs Walker finds forgiveness for the two men who murdered her son
8 Jul 2005 
 Atonement Symposium
Joint Evangelical Alliance - London School Of Theology Atonement Symposium, 6 -8 July 2005
5 Jan 2005 
 Jerry Springer, the Opera
Statement by Head of Theology at the Evangelical Alliance, Rev Dr David Hilborn

 

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