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Help! I Need to Make a Will
Chris Hughes, before his retirement, spent over 40 years as a Solicitor and was also a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner dealing largely with wills and related matters. In addition, he served two FIEC Churches in Hampshire: one for some 14 years as Assistant Pastor and then Pastor. He is …
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Wills, probate and inheritance: a biblical viewpoint
Have you ever wondered what the Bible might have to say about working in the area of wills and probate? In this article Graham Whitworth explores some common biblical themes that show how this area of law is an outworking of Gods good plan for human flourishing in the light …
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Marriage and the public good: A Biblical view
Marriage is the heart of an integrated society. As it weakens, society fragments. Government protection of marriage is best for everyone, including the unmarried.
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Reframing the same-sex marriage debate: Exposing different understandings of marriage behind the debate
"In addition to opposing the government's flawed proposals to allow same-sex couples to marry, Christians need to see these derive from more fundamental differences in understandings of marriage. We therefore have to consider the place of such different views in British society and the respective roles of religion …
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Redefining marriage - the case for caution
"The Government's proposal to introduce same-sex marriage seems to rest on reasons of equality, stability and convenience. But on closer inspection, these are respectively incomplete, speculative and negligible. As currently defined, marriage secures the equal value of men and women. It also promotes the welfare of children. By …
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Discipleship... and a career in family law: A personal perspective
Leading family law barrister Peter Duckworth shares his own story as a disciple of Jesus Christ What motivated me to become a barrister? I could answer that question in several ways: Perry Mason, a trip to the local Quarter Sessions as a teenager, Thespian tendencies, becoming inspired upon reading Six …
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