Interview: One Doctor’s Stand for Real Marriage – Julie Maxwell

Apr 20, 2024 by Jill

from C4M:

Dr Julie Maxwell is an experienced paediatrician and a member of the Church of England’s General Synod. She recently stepped away from her medical career to lead Lovewise, an organisation dedicated to providing evidence-based relationships and sex education materials for children. In our recent interview, she told me why she spoke up for real marriage in February’s Synod session, and we discussed why the work of Lovewise is crucial in today’s societal context. You can listen to our conversation here.

At Synod, Dr Maxwell advocated for marriage’s vital role to be recognised in a motion on the C of E’s Families and Households report. She emphasised, “marriage is important for children,” highlighting its significance in providing stability and well-being for family units. Her stand reflects her deep commitment to reinforcing family values at a foundational level.

Dr Maxwell continues her mission supporting marriage and family through her work for Lovewise. Established by paediatricians, and evidence-led, the organisation responds to the increasing challenges stemming from the breakdown of marriage norms and rising promiscuity. It does this by offering a range of (often free) resources, aimed at schools, youth groups and parents, promoting a positive approach to making informed choices about relationships. These materials are carefully crafted to be both medically accurate and aligned with traditional values, ensuring that education on these topics is accessible and appropriate for children and teenagers.

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