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Parliament’s entry into dispute between CRL and faith communities welcomed

Key religious freedom stakeholders in South Africa have reacted positively to a  virtual meeting between religious sector leaders and Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs last Wednesday. Freedom of Religion South Africa says in a briefing memorandum that it is cautiously optimistic after the engagement which it […]

Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones

Originally published in Christian Today Britain’s controversial abortion buffer zones are being challenged in court again, this time by Stephen Green, who was found guilty of breaching a zone in Ealing. Green, who is perhaps better known for his campaign group Christian Voice, joins pro-life activist Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and Scottish grandmother Rose Docherty in falling […]

Bethel Church places Pastor Ben Armstrong on leave after former student alleges clergy sexual abuse

Originally published in The Christian Post Leaders at Bethel Church announced Sunday that Ben Armstrong, the prophetic ministry director at the church and former BSSM revival group pastor, has been placed on administrative leave following the release of a YouTube video in which a former student publicly alleges clergy sexual abuse dating […]

Top European court takes up cases of Christians banned from Türkiye

Originally published in My Christian Daily The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has formally taken up and “communicated” 20 cases brought by Christians whom Türkiye effectively banned from re-entry solely for living out their faith. These cases — almost all supported by ADF International — stem from the Turkish government’s use of internal […]