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UK group calls for end to Shariah 'parallel' marriages that put women, underage girls at risk of abuse
- By Michie
NHS apologizes for guidance extolling 'benefits' of first-cousin marriage amid growing Muslim population, claims 'economic advantages' to keeping money in same family
A campaign group has come out strongly against Shariah marriages and called for several measures to be put into place to strengthen the civil framework of marriage.
The Coalition for Marriage (C4M) suggested in a statement on Wednesday that Britain’s marriage laws and protections for women and children are being undermined by confusion over religious and civil ceremonies, which is leading to "parallel" marriages.
It said that Minister for Courts Sarah Sackman had “got it wrong” when she told Parliament that people appearing before Shariah councils do so “in common with Christian, Jewish and other courts of faith.”
C4M said her claim was inaccurate because only civil marriages create legal rights and duties in the U.K., and that while Christian and Jewish weddings are integrated into that legal system "through authorized officiants and registered places," Shariah marriages "don't comply" unless a civil marriage is also conducted.
"Stop legitimizing private forums as ‘courts’ in official speech," C4M said.
"There is no parity with the family courts in law or effect."
The coalition wants Sackman to "return to the House to correct the record."
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A campaign group has come out strongly against Shariah marriages and called for several measures to be put into place to strengthen the civil framework of marriage.
The Coalition for Marriage (C4M) suggested in a statement on Wednesday that Britain’s marriage laws and protections for women and children are being undermined by confusion over religious and civil ceremonies, which is leading to "parallel" marriages.
It said that Minister for Courts Sarah Sackman had “got it wrong” when she told Parliament that people appearing before Shariah councils do so “in common with Christian, Jewish and other courts of faith.”
C4M said her claim was inaccurate because only civil marriages create legal rights and duties in the U.K., and that while Christian and Jewish weddings are integrated into that legal system "through authorized officiants and registered places," Shariah marriages "don't comply" unless a civil marriage is also conducted.
"Stop legitimizing private forums as ‘courts’ in official speech," C4M said.
"There is no parity with the family courts in law or effect."
The coalition wants Sackman to "return to the House to correct the record."
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UK group calls for end to Shariah 'parallel' marriages that put women, underage girls at risk of abuse
A campaign group has come out strongly against Shariah marriages and called for several measures to be put into place to strengthen the civil framework of marriage
www.christianpost.com
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Jelly Roll questions Forrest Frank's decision to reject awards while profiting from Christian songs
- By Michie
Christian singers are responding to Forrest Frank’s vow to no longer accept awards for his music, with some suggesting his stance is hypocritical because he still accepts monetary compensation for his work.
On Monday, Christian musician Forrest Frank announced in a social media postthat he would no longer accept awards for his music. “As Christians, it’s hard to know where the line is in the sand between being in the world and not of the world,” he said.
Answering his own question, pondering, “Where’s the line in the sand drawn,” Frank concluded, “I’m convicted, personally, that a line that I can draw is that I will not receive a trophy for something that is from Jesus and for Jesus.”
“I was wrestling with this last year. I even said that on stage at the Dove Awards. I said ‘I’m still struggling with the concept of receiving this award, but all glory to Jesus, every name will fade away, including mine, except for one name,’” Frank recalled.
After informing his fans that he would no longer attend the Doves and the Grammys, Frank expressed hope that he could “be an example to the youth that the trophy is our salvation” and that “the trophy is that my name is listed in the Book of Life and I get to have eternal life.”
Jelly Roll, a secular musician who has performed numerous Christian songs, was one of several artists to weigh in on what Frank has referred to as his new “stance of nonparticipation.”
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www.christianpost.com
On Monday, Christian musician Forrest Frank announced in a social media postthat he would no longer accept awards for his music. “As Christians, it’s hard to know where the line is in the sand between being in the world and not of the world,” he said.
Answering his own question, pondering, “Where’s the line in the sand drawn,” Frank concluded, “I’m convicted, personally, that a line that I can draw is that I will not receive a trophy for something that is from Jesus and for Jesus.”
“I was wrestling with this last year. I even said that on stage at the Dove Awards. I said ‘I’m still struggling with the concept of receiving this award, but all glory to Jesus, every name will fade away, including mine, except for one name,’” Frank recalled.
After informing his fans that he would no longer attend the Doves and the Grammys, Frank expressed hope that he could “be an example to the youth that the trophy is our salvation” and that “the trophy is that my name is listed in the Book of Life and I get to have eternal life.”
Jelly Roll, a secular musician who has performed numerous Christian songs, was one of several artists to weigh in on what Frank has referred to as his new “stance of nonparticipation.”
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Jelly Roll questions Forrest Frank's decision to reject awards while profiting from Christian songs
Some Christian singers are responding to Forrest Frank s vow to no longer accept awards for his music, with some suggesting his stance is hypocritical because he still accepts monetary compensation
www.christianpost.com
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Average consumer now carries $6,329 in credit card debt. 'People are stretched,' expert says
- By Hans Blaster
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I don't care how much bling the bankers buy.Central bank purchases have been the main driver of the sharp rise in gold prices, Struyven said. “Central banks are now buying roughly 80 tonnes per month. That is about five times faster than before 2022. Several important Asian and emerging market central banks are still underweight gold and have significant room to increase their reserves,” he explained. He expects central banks to continue buying at a rapid pace for the next three years, pushing gold prices even higher.
Growing expectations of additional US Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year have further supported the safe-haven demand for gold. Prices have also been buoyed by concerns over a possible US government shutdown.
Gold could hit $4,300 per ounce by end of 2026 driven by central bank purchases: Goldman Sachs - CNBC TV18
Central banks are driving gold prices higher, with purchases hitting record levels and supporting a rally that could take the metal above $4,000 per ounce by next year. Analysts say silver could also see gains if investors shift from gold, as geopolitical uncertainty and potential Fed rate cuts...www.cnbctv18.com
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