Topic Primer
At the very beginning, God created the family as one of the great building blocks in society. He also established marriage from the dawn of creation, and He officiated at the first ever wedding service. Strong families are foundational to a healthy society. Marriages too are vital, representing the gold standard of commitment. Our vision is to see society transformed by families being strengthened and more support being given to help couples stay together.
Resources
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Tim Keller
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Pastor and author of The Meaning of Marriage
Real love, the Bible says, instinctively desires permanence
Prayer Resource
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Centre for Social Justice
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Family environment is crucial to children’s outcomes. It is the instability and disruption caused by family breakdown, coupled with poor parenting, that is so damaging to their outcomes.
Recent marriage and family news
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Poll reveals parental concerns about sex education as govt publishes guidance
Press release: Almost half of parents in England are concerned about what their children are being taught in relationships and sex education, polling commissioned by CARE shows.
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Parents have right to see sex education material, says minister
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More than 70 MPs back new law on parental access to RSE material
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11 Bishops refuse to endorse plans to bless same-sex couples
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Fathers have positive impact on children's educational outcomes
Opinion
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Tom Kendall: Marriage and Family
Why the reaction to the sex education ban betrayed our political immaturity
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Peter Ladd: Marriage and Family
The C of E has forgotten its better story about sex
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James Mildred: Marriage and Family
Government has a moral duty to act over energy price cap
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James Mildred: Marriage and Family
Looking Ahead: Cost of Living
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Ross Hendry: Marriage and Family
The Spring Statement is a moral document – it should matter to all of us