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== Scotland and Cultural Controversies == | == Scotland and Cultural Controversies == | ||
| − | Scotland is historically Christian, the national church is the [[Church of Scotland]] and it is sympathetic to [[ | + | Scotland is historically Christian, the national church is the [[Church of Scotland]] and it is sympathetic to the the [[homosexual agenda]]<ref>[http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/generalassembly/downloads/gareports07manddchallengetounity.rtf A challenge to unity: same-sex relationships as an issue in theology and human sexuality]</ref>. This has led the leading [[conservative]] [[Christian]] [[Pat Robertson]] to describe Scotland as "dark country full of [[homosexuals]]"<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/europe/9906/02/scotland.robertson/ 'Dark land' with 'strong homosexuals,' televangelist says]</ref>. This homosexual agenda is exemplified by: |
| − | * the repeal of laws banning the | + | * the repeal of laws banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/800673.stm MSPs abolish Section 28]</ref> |
| + | * The introduction of [[secular marriage]]<ref>[www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/pdf_res_papers/rp01-21.pdf Secular Marriage (Scotland) Bill]</ref> | ||
* the legalisation of [[same-sex marriage|same-sex unions]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4494882.stm Same-sex couples embrace equality ]</ref> | * the legalisation of [[same-sex marriage|same-sex unions]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4494882.stm Same-sex couples embrace equality ]</ref> | ||
* the [[adoption]] of children by homosexuals<ref>[http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1356432006 MSPs approve gay adoption]</ref> | * the [[adoption]] of children by homosexuals<ref>[http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=1356432006 MSPs approve gay adoption]</ref> | ||
| + | * teaching homosexuality in schools<ref>[http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=754672006 Schools told to give pupils gay sex advice]</ref> | ||
| + | * [[affirmative action]] for homosexual soldiers and policemen<ref>[http://www.gpascotland.com/050827.htm Army marches in Gay Pride parade]</ref> | ||
| + | * forcing religious schools to employ [[Atheism|atheist]] teachers<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4787496.stm Atheist teacher wins job tribunal]</ref> | ||
| + | * protection for [[Child molesting|pedophiles]] <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4031625.stm 'Make friends with a pedophile']</ref> | ||
* The banning of anti-gay chants at sports events<ref>[http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=387732007 Anti-gay chants to be banned from terraces]</ref>. | * The banning of anti-gay chants at sports events<ref>[http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=387732007 Anti-gay chants to be banned from terraces]</ref>. | ||
| + | *22% increase in calls for emergency services caused by [[liquor]]<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7166811.stm Drink fuels record 999 call-outs]</ref> | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 23:07, January 13, 2008
Scotland and Cultural Controversies
Scotland is historically Christian, the national church is the Church of Scotland and it is sympathetic to the the homosexual agenda[1]. This has led the leading conservative Christian Pat Robertson to describe Scotland as "dark country full of homosexuals"[2]. This homosexual agenda is exemplified by:
- the repeal of laws banning the promotion of homosexuality in schools[3]
- The introduction of secular marriage[4]
- the legalisation of same-sex unions[5]
- the adoption of children by homosexuals[6]
- teaching homosexuality in schools[7]
- affirmative action for homosexual soldiers and policemen[8]
- forcing religious schools to employ atheist teachers[9]
- protection for pedophiles [10]
- The banning of anti-gay chants at sports events[11].
- 22% increase in calls for emergency services caused by liquor[12]
See Also
References
- ↑ A challenge to unity: same-sex relationships as an issue in theology and human sexuality
- ↑ 'Dark land' with 'strong homosexuals,' televangelist says
- ↑ MSPs abolish Section 28
- ↑ [www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/pdf_res_papers/rp01-21.pdf Secular Marriage (Scotland) Bill]
- ↑ Same-sex couples embrace equality
- ↑ MSPs approve gay adoption
- ↑ Schools told to give pupils gay sex advice
- ↑ Army marches in Gay Pride parade
- ↑ Atheist teacher wins job tribunal
- ↑ 'Make friends with a pedophile'
- ↑ Anti-gay chants to be banned from terraces
- ↑ Drink fuels record 999 call-outs