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Apr 21, 2007
Quickie Link: UK: Evangelical Groups Grow; So Does Opposition to Gay Rights
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By Kyleovision
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(UK) - ...Among the thriving conservative Christian churches in London are rich, mostly white Anglican congregations in the evangelical wing of the denomination, including Holy Trinity in Knightsbridge. Years ago, the parish developed an outreach course for newcomers called Alpha, which explains the basics of Christianity. The course has been so successful that it is now used for evangelism worldwide. The strong evangelical presence became apparent during the recent debate over a new law in Britain on gay rights. Without a debate, the House of Commons passed the Equality Act Sexual Orientation Regulations 2007 (SORs), which require full equality for gay men and lesbians and outlaw discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
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