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Canadian House of Commons passes ‘hate speech’ bill that would remove religious protections

Originally published in The Christian Post A bill that critics warn would eliminate key religious protections from criminal bans on acts of “hatred” has passed the Canadian House of Commons, prompting concerns from religious freedom advocates.  Canada’s House of Commons passed the measure, called the “Combatting Hate Act,” last Wednesday. The […]

Finnish MP on trial over Bible verse to speak to Congress about Europe’s growing crackdown on speech

Originally published in The Christian Post Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen, who is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling in a criminal case over a Bible verse tweet, is scheduled to testify before the US Congress on Wednesday about expanding speech restrictions in Europe. Räsänen, 66, will appear before the […]

Christian group supporting X in free-speech legal challenge against EU’s R2.2bn fine

Originally published in Christian Today Christian legal advocacy group ADF International is supporting attempts by Elon Musk’s X platform to challenge a 120 million euro (R2.2-billion) fine imposed under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The fine was handed down on December 5 last year for alleged breaches of transparency […]

Reverend Jesse Jackson dies at 84 after decades of civil rights activism

Originally published in Worthy News Reverend Jesse Jackson, the influential civil rights campaigner and former presidential hopeful described by his family as “a servant leader,” has died at age 84. Jackson’s family announced his death on Tuesday in a statement honouring his life and legacy. Inspired by his Christian faith, […]

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 […]