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Turkey calls for life imprisonment of US pastor

Originally published in Christian Headlines Turkish prosecutors demanded life imprisonment for jailed US pastor Andrew Brunson in an official indictment presented to Izmir’s 2nd Criminal Court on Tuesday March 13. Arrested without bail since October 2016, Brunson is accused of being “a member and executive” of the Islamic movement led […]

Pastor faces death threats for offering to help teens struggling with homosexuality

Originally published in Charisma News Pastor Jeremy Schossau of Metro City Church in Riverview, Michigan, is facing explosive backlash after offering classes to teens struggling with same-sex attraction. In a now deleted Facebook post, the church offered a workshop called, “Unashamed Identity” for girls 12-16 who are struggling with thoughts […]

NBC Superbowl commentator stands by his comments on star quarterback’s faith

Originally published in Urban Christian News NBC commentator Tony Dungy has been attacked over his remarks that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles would ‘play well because his Christian faith would allow him to play with confidence’. Dungy, a former head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts, described […]

US pro-life advocates win court victory in free speech case

Originally published in Christian Headlines On January 29 2018, a federal judge told participants in a lawsuit forcing pro-life sidewalk counsellors to defend themselves against harassment charges that leafletting is a “form of really protected speech,” and that sidewalks are recognised as the “quintessential public forum.” The words from the […]