Originally published in The Christian Post A taxi driver in Essen, Germany, is contesting a fine imposed by local authorities for displaying a Bible verse sticker on his vehicle, which reads “Jesus – I am the way. The truth. And the life,” sparking a debate over religious expression and advertising […]
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European Union condemns Hamas’ use of “human shields” in war against Israel
Originally published in Worthy News. All 27 European Union member states have signed a joint resolution condemning the Hamas Palestinian terror group for using hospitals and civilians in the Gaza Strip as “human shields” in its war against Israel, the Associated Press reports. Israel has long asserted that Hamas terrorists […]
Finnish politician cleared again of hate speech charges for sharing Bible views
Originally published in CBN News A Finnish politician who faced a years-long legal battle for sharing her biblical views on sexuality has been found not guilty of hate speech for sharing a Bible verse, among other expressions. Dr Päivi Räsänen, a member of Finland’s parliament whose religious freedom plight made […]
Finnish MP’s trial told Bible verse tweet was ‘insulting’
Originally published in Premier Christian News. Finnish MP and former government minister Päivi Räsänen has stood trial for a second time on charges of “hate speech” over Bible verses she posted on social media. The latest trial, before the Helsinki Court of Appeal, involved three expressions of her Christian faith […]
Danish evangelist deported from US after year in detention
Originally published in God Reports After an agonising year in a US jail over an immigration visa application gone awry, Danish evangelist Torben Søndergaard, who rankled leftists in his native land with his unconventional brand of evangelism, has been deported. Court appeals and even the significant support of ICE’s supervising congressman, […]
‘Persecuted’ and ‘targeted’: evangelist Torben Søndergaard faces deportation from US
Originally published in CBN News Danish evangelist Torben Søndergaard now faces possible deportation after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a “Petitioner’s Motion for Stay of Removal” that could have freed Søndergaard from an ICE prison or led to a new trial in the immigration courts. Søndergaard has been […]
Landmark case on ‘illiberal’ Covid worship ban brought to European Court
Originally published by The Christian Institute The ban on public worship in Slovakia during the coronavirus pandemic was a violation of religious freedom, the European Court of Human Rights has heard. Dr Ján Figeľ, a former EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, told the Court that the Slovak […]
Finnish MP says new summons in ‘Bible trial’ like a modern-day inquisition
A Christian MP in the new Finnish government has been given a fresh court summons over her trial for tweeting a Bible verse. Dr. Päivi Räsänen is a former Interior Minister and Christian Democrat. She must attend the Court of Appeal on 22nd August, with Bishop Juhana Pohjola (who is […]
Top German court rules pro-life group may pray near abortion organisation
Germany’s top court for disputes between citizens and the state has ruled in favour of a pro-life group that had been banned from praying near an abortion clinic. In their decision, the Leipzig-based Federal Administrative Court determined that blanket bans against peaceful prayer gatherings near abortion organisations are impermissible. “I’m […]
Baptism by flood: Kherson Christians persevere after Ukraine dam’s destruction
Originally published in Christianity Today For eight months, the Ukrainian city of Kherson endured Russian occupation. Now — along with at least seven churches — it is underwater. Experts estimate that the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam, 44 miles upstream, released an amount of water equal to the Great Salt Lake. A […]