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UK prime minister says UK should return to Christian moral values
David Cameron, the British prime minister, has called for British society to return to traditional Christian moral values. In a speech to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, Mr Cameron said: "moral neutrality is not going to cut it any more". [Telegraph, 17 December] John Smeaton, SPUC director said: "It is hypocritical for Mr Cameron to promote traditional morality when his government is bank-rolling abortion, contraception and homosexuality at home and abroad."
Dutch pro-lifers say: campaign for abortion abolition, not stricter rules
The annual Dutch March for Life took place on Saturday 10 December. It is estimated that 1,400 people took part in the march, which is almost double last year's attendance. Dr Bert P. Dorenbos, President of Cry for Life and the chief organiser of the march, said: "We're not going for stricter rules, but we are called to advocate the abolition of abortion." John Smeaton, SPUC director, commented: "Dr Dorenbos’s comment is particularly applicable to the UK and misguided parliamentary moves, e.g. trying to lower the 24-week upper time-limit on most social abortions." [John Smeaton, 15 December]
Other stories:
Abortion
- One in five sexually-active women aged 16 to 24 has taken morning-after pills in past year [Mail, 17 December]
- MEPs issue death penalty for unborn babies with HIV [John Smeaton, 16 December]
- Morning-after pill use in Spain soars 83% after sales allowed in pharmacies [ANSA, 14 December]
- SPUC supporters use Christmas celebrations to reach out to those hurt by abortion [John Smeaton, 14 December]
- UK hospital accused of leaving patients to starve [Telegraph, 17 December]
- UK General Medical Council drawing up guidelines on assisted suicide [Mail, 16 December]
- Hollywood star (pictured) assaulted in bid to visit Chinese forced abortion opponent [Reuters, 16 December]
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