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Northern Ireland Press and Media

One way in which we make our voice heard is through the media. Information on recent press releases and statements can be found below.

To see Press and Media information from the Evangelical Alliance UK please go to the UK media pages.

25 Jul 2008
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Role of faith so important
Removing faith from the public square would be detrimental to us all
24 Jul 2008
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Northern Ireland groups question 'parachute' pro abortion amendment
Charities CARE, LIFE and Evangelical Alliance join growing number of voices opposing Pro-Abortion amendment.
4 Jun 2008
 New Charity Commission will consider 'spiritual' benefit
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland delighted by Committee's decision to recognise intangible benefits of faith
30 May 2008
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Churches should grasp the nettle and take on sectarianism, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland
Alliance welcomes call by Consultative Group on the Past to build for a better future
1 Apr 2008
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Restrictive recommendations could fracture community relations, says Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland
Overly restrictive recommendations made by the Bill of Rights Forum could damage community relations instead of allowing rights and freedoms to flourish.
27 Feb 2008
EANI		 Human Rights Bill not a sticking plaster to heal past wounds
That is the message from the Evangelical Alliance in its formal submission to the Northern Ireland Bill of Rights Forum.
21 Feb 2008
United Nations		 UN report asks 'hard questions' about sectarianism and religion
A UN report on religion and belief in Northern Ireland asks hard questions about religion and sectarianism, the Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland has said.
10 Dec 2007
Iona Institute, Evangelical Alliance Ireland, Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland		 First ever religious knowledge poll conducted in Northern Ireland
Poll upsets stereotype that NI is more religious than the South. Low levels of religious knowledge in both communities. However, levels of knowledge among NI Protestants/Evangelicals markedly lower than among NI Catholics.
11 Sep 2007
Evangelical Alliance Circles		 Respond with Respect
Evangelical Alliance urges Christians following review of Sexual Orientation Regulations
11 May 2007
Micah Challenge 100px wide		 Church Leaders and Irish League Players Blow the Whistle on Global Poverty
An 'unfair' football match will kick off at George Best's former primary school to 'blow the whistle' on global poverty at 11am on Thursday 17 May.
23 Nov 2006
Evangelical Alliance		 Protection against harassment for Christians
Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland seeks protection against harassment for Christians.

Adoption

The Department for Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) recently published plans to reform adoption legislation in Northern Ireland. A proposal to allow same-sex couples to adopt may cause church run adoption agencies to close. 

Read our response.

Equality Legislation

New laws are being introduced to eliminate discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation in the provision of goods, services and facilities in Northern Ireland. The following article about the regulations appeared in the Irish News on Thursday 14 December 2006.

Article on Sexual Orientation Regulations Northern Ireland - Irish News 14 Dec 2006

Press Statement: Evangelical Alliance Northern Ireland expresses concern over equality legislation - 8 Nov 2006

Civil Partnerships

The Civil Partnership Act came in to force in December 2005. The first ceremonies took place in Belfast on 19 December 2005. See our contribution to the debate.

New Act does not introduce 'Gay Marriage' - Newsletter 16 Dec 2005

The attitude of Jesus is a good guide - Irish News 15 Dec 2005

Political Situation in Northern Ireland

From time to time we will comment on developments politically in Northern Ireland. Here are some recent press releases and letters .

September 2005

Decommissioning hearts and minds

Evangelical Alliance response to Loyalist Violence

August 2005

Evangelicals called to pray that words match deeds in wake of landmark IRA statement

April 2005

Gerry Adams call to the IRA - cynical electioneering or a genuine desire for peace?

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