The Family Values Conference, which is also a World Congress of Families Regional Congress, will take place at the Baden Powell House, 65-67 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, June 2-3.
The two-day conference, run in conjunction with National Family Week in the United Kingdom, will focus on such timely topics as: The Sanctity of Life, Faith as the Underpinning of the Family, Pornography and the Family, The Family Social Construction or Natural Phenomenon?, Declining Birthrates: The Philosophical Roots of Demographic Winter, Children Our Hope for the Future, Building Strong Marriages for the Future Why Marriage Is Not Optional, The Fight Against Compulsory Sex Education in England, Strengthening Motherhood the African Perspective, and Character Education and Values The Key to the Future of the Family.
A distinguished array of speakers, both local and international, will bring their expertise to bear on these vital issues. They include:
• Edward Adamus Catholic Diocese of
Westminster
Brenda Almond Professor of Moral and Social Policy, University of Hull
Bryan Appleyard The Buddhist Society
Christopher Carmouche GrassTopsUSA
Janice Shaw Crouse, Ph.D. Concerned Women for America and World Congress of Families Management Committee
Paul Diamond Barrister, Christian Legal Centre
Don Feder Communications Director, World Congress of Families
Dr. Farooq Hassan Distinguished Jurist, Pakistan Family Forum
Larry Jacobs Managing Director, World Congress of Families
Theresa Okafor Life League Nigeria and Foundation for African Cultural Heritage
Sharon Slater Family Watch International
John Smeaton Society for the Protection of Unborn Children
Christine Vollmer Alliance for the Family (Latin America and Europe), the Pontifical Council on the Family and a member of the Management Committee, World Congress of Families
World Congress of Families International Secretary Dr. Allan C. Carlson commented: We are delighted to be associated with this historic event in the heart of the United Kingdom. The Family Values Conference/World Congress of Families Regional Congress will unite those with diverse skills, as well as individuals from many faith backgrounds, in defense of the natural family. We hope this Conference will be the beginning of a national dialogue on how best to promote family values in the United Kingdom.
To register on line, go to http://www.familyvalues-lds.org/pages/conference_bookingform.php. For more information, contact Vanessa Theed at vanessatheed@btinternet.com or 07740 431810.
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