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New Academies, New Opportunities: An Assessment of Conservative Party Education Policy
Dr Guy Brandon & Dr John Hayward, March 2010
Price: FREE
This report responds to the Conservative Party's draft education policy. It begins by summarising the most important points of the policy and offers an overview of some of the major Christian principles of education. It then looks at the policy implications and how parents and other interested parties might help found and shape the new schools created by this initiative. The intention is to identify key opportunities and how such groups might engage with these, and the policy issues that it is hoped the Conservatives will address.
Keywords: Education
Cohabitation in the 21st Century
John Hayward & Guy Brandon, February 2010
Price: FREE
The nature of cohabitation in the UK presents a rapidly changing landscape. This report provides an up-to-date analysis of cohabitation statistics, using the most recent British Household Panel Survey data. It shows that cohabitation is a less stable form of relationship today than it was 15 years ago and is generally short-lived. This is particularly pronounced for those couples with children. Contrary to popular opinion, cohabitation does not serve as a ‘trial marriage’ but instead significantly increases the odds of divorce.
Discuss the report on our blog, at Common Law Marriage.
(N.B. Report updated 4 March 2010)
Keywords: Lifestyle Issues, Sex & Relationships
The UK Marriage Index 2009
Jubilee Centre Research Team, October 2009
Price: FREE
Asserting that ‘Marriage is as important as the economy to the nation’s overall health,’ the Jubilee Centre has conducted an analysis of a range of fundamental measures to generate a single figure that reveals the overall health of marriage in the country: 61.3% – down from 85% in 1970.
The UK Marriage Index, comparable to a similar Index just launched in the USA, is a unique indicator that challenges each of us to get more involved in our communities. It asks, 'Will you get involved in – or start – a relationship and parenting education programme? Will you be intentional about talking to children about marriage? Will you encourage young people to see dating within the context of finding and winning the right person for marriage?'
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Keywords: Sex & Relationships
Sustaining Democracy
Philip Sampson, July 2009
Price: FREE
It is now clear that modern Britain is secular, but an increasing recognition that Western democracies owe much to their Christian heritage gives rise to a disquieting thought. Might the secularisation of Western societies have consequences for a culture so indebted to Christianity? It is gradually dawning on perceptive commentators that democratic citizenship, even democracy itself, might be in trouble once cut free from its Christian moorings.
In Sustaining Democracy, Philip Sampson argues for the dis-establishment of a ‘secular’ religion, the opening of the public sphere to a prophetic Christian understanding of tolerance towards all religions, including that of ‘secularism’, and wonders whether the tools for renewal of Western democracy could lie in the hands of the still vibrant Church in Africa, Asia and South America.
Philip Sampson is a mediator, family court advisor and research fellow. He holds a Ph.D. in social sciences from the University of Southampton and is author of 6 Modern Myths About Christianity and Western Civilization.
Keywords: Government & Foreign Affairs
Cambridge Papers Open Day Proceedings 2009
Jubilee Centre, May 2009
Price: FREE
Summaries of the plenary by Dr Paul Mills, The Economic Crisis: A Biblical Diagnosis and Foundation, and optional seminars at the Cambridge Papers Open Day held on 4 May 2009.
Titles of the seminars were Transhumanism: Enhancing Humans or a New Creation?, Liberation Theology: an Historian's Perspective, A Christian University?, Anti-Christian Law and Christian Citizenship, The Relational Company, Responding to a Post-Modern World, and Twentieth Century Painting: The Window as Closed?
Keywords: Christianity & Religion, Crime & Justice, Education, Finance & the Economy, Government & Foreign Affairs, Science & Technology, Worldviews & Culture
Global Poverty, Global Warming
Marika Rose & Caroline Harmon, November 2007
Price: £0.50
This paper, written for World Vision's Orange Paper series, explores why climate change is a development issue.
Keywords: Finance & the Economy, The Environment
Towards an understanding of Jesus
Christopher Pain, July 2007
Price: FREE
In this pioneering report by Chris Pain, he argues that given Jesus teaching about the priority of relationships, we have much to gain from studying how Jesus conducted his own relationships. In addition, this paper makes initial suggestions as to the method by which the gospel accounts can be studied so as to open up more fully their relational insights.
Keywords: Sex & Relationships
Consent versus Community: What Basis for Sexual Offences?
Jonathan Burnside, August 2006
Price: FREE
In this major new report from the Jubilee Centre a new and powerful line of critique of contemporary sexual ethics is opened, one the Jubilee Centre is continuing to research. Our contention is that the morality of a decision regarding sexual practice can only adequately be judged when the interests of third parties are taken into account. To put it another way, debate should be focused around a positive concern for the communities we seek to protect. What about the toll upon ones spouse, children, extended family, friends or colleagues some or all of whom will be affected by decisions consenting adults take? A serious concern to build community requires a new, less individualistic basis for sexual offences. This thorough and insightful study of sexual offences in biblical law (Leviticus 20 in particular), opens a new, and surprisingly fruitful, way forward.
Keywords: Sex & Relationships
The Causes of Homosexuality: What science tells us
Simon Burton, January 2006
Price: FREE
This report explores in some depth the scientific evidence relating to the causes of homosexuality. It is intended to be a critical evaluation of the various theories focussing on both historical and contemporary evidence. It does not examine the morality of homosexuality or any of the theological, social and political issues that it raises. It examines three areas in particular: neurohormonal, genetic and psychological theories.
Keywords: Sex & Relationships
Money, Power & Relationships
Michael Schluter, July 2005
Price: FREE
In a talk first given as part of the Smith Lecture programme, Michael Schluter explores a relational perspective on the financial system, international development, public services, and private life.
Keywords: Finance & the Economy