Northern Ireland’s Equality Commission has threatened to take legal action against a Christian-run bakery after it refused to bake a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage.” The owners of Asher Baking Co., based in Newtownabbey, said they were unable to produce the cake as this would conflict with their […]
United Kingdom
8 000 attend ‘Rally for Life’ event in Belfast
Originally published in Life Site News A major pro-life rally in Belfast on Saturday heard from parents whose children had life-limiting disorders and who say that better support for families, not abortion, is the answer when children are diagnosed with severe disabilities in the womb. Three mothers of babies with […]
Christian health worker disciplined after “religious bully” claims
Originally published in Christian Concern A Christian occupational therapist has been disciplined for praying for a Muslim colleague, despite being encouraged by the colleague to talk about her faith. Victoria Wasteney, Head of Occupational Therapy at the East London NHS trust, prayed for the newly-qualified Muslim worker after she expressed […]
Bad news for atheists: scientists say universe shouldn’t exist if big bang is true
Originaly published in Charisma News New research bears bad news for the Big Bang theory of the universe’s origin. Scientists at King’s College in London have found that the current model of the Big Bang would have resulted in a universe that collapsed soon after its formation. According to the […]
“Porn can destroy your heart and your mind” says female ex-porn addict
Originally published in christian.org.uk. A graduate who was addicted to online pornography from the age of eleven has revealed why she thinks more should be done to warn others against its dangers. Bethany Becconsall first came across online pornography at the age of eleven. Today, the 21-year-old describes how she […]
Palestinian Christian woman threatened over opinion on Israel
“…I got threatened to be killed for sharing my beliefs and views.” Originally published in The Blaze A Palestinian Christian woman says she fled her hometown of Bethlehem and was granted political asylum in Britain due to threats on her life after she criticized Palestinian terrorism and expressed support […]
Tony Blair: ‘West should focus on radical Islam’
Originally published in Worthy News Tony Blair has warned Western leaders they must put aside their differences with Russia over Ukraine to focus on the threat of Islamic extremism. In a speech the former UK prime minister – now a Middle East envoy – said powerful nations must “take sides” […]
UK PM Cameron calls for stand against the persecution of Christians
Article originally published in Christian Today David Cameron has spoken out more candidly than ever before about his Christian faith during the fourth annual Easter reception in Downing Street last night. Speaking in front of church leaders from all traditions, including Bishop Angaelos of the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Prime Minister […]
Christian preacher held for speaking against homosexuality wins settlement
Originally published in The Independant A Christian preacher who was held by police for 15 hours without water or food has won R230 000 (£13 000) in compensation for wrongful imprisonment. John Craven was held by Greater Manchester police after two teenage boys claimed they were offended by his views of homosexuality […]
Miracle baby survived abortion bids
Originally published in Manchester Evening News A miracle baby who survived repeated abortion attempts is alive and well two years later, it has been revealed. The boy’s mother changed her mind about wanting the child after she felt him move in her womb for the first time. It happened as […]