A Federal Judge has ruled in favour of permitting a homosexual activist group to sue American evangelist Scott Lively after claiming that he was partly responsible for inciting “persecution” against Uganda’s homosexual community, reports Christian concern for our Nation. In 2009, Pastor Lively was invited to speak at a number […]
North America
Christian photographer must shoot gay weddings — New Mexico Supreme Court
Originally published in Christian News The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that Christian photographers may not refuse to shoot homosexual ‘weddings’ in the state, as all citizens must ‘compromise … to accommodate the contrasting views of others.’ As previously reported, Elane Hugenin and her husband Jon run […]
Ohio man pronounced dead, rises 45 minutes later praising God
Originally published in Christian Post An Ohio man has stunned his family and doctors by coming back to life 45 minutes after his heart had stopped earlier this month. Doctors had already pronounced Tony Yahle dead, but then suddenly nearly an hour after his heart beat was last detected, signs […]
Low turnout at Washington ex-gay pride event
Originally published in Urban Christian News On Wednesday, July 31, a small band of former homosexuals representing about 10 organizations stood on the steps of the Supreme Court to demand recognition and equal rights under the Constitution. “Anti-ex-gay extremists say that I do not exist–that we don’t exist,” said Christopher […]
Ex-gay pride event stalled because of attack fears
Originally published in Christian Post The first-ever “Ex-Gay Pride Month” reception, scheduled to be held in Washington, DC on July 31, has been postponed until September following multiple security threats directed toward members of the ex-gay community and the Family Research Council, where a reception celebrating ex-gay leaders and supporters […]
Texas House bans abortions 20 weeks after pregnancy
The Texas House of Representatives approved sweeping abortion restrictions on Tuesday, including a ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy and tougher standards for clinics that perform the procedure. The vote of 98-49 came after a full day of sometimes emotional debate. Before the measure can head to the state Senate, it […]
Kenyan Cardinal hits back at Obama over homosexuality
Originally published in Lifesite News Among the chorus of African leaders responding to Obama during his recent African tour after the president urged Africans to accept homosexuality was a Kenyan Cardinal, who strongly urged Obama to “forget” his promotion of homosexual behavior. “Those people who have already ruined their society…let […]
Obama administration: forcing German Christians to send children to public school ‘not persecution’
Originally published in Christian News The Obama administration has replied to a request for rehearing of a case involving a Christian homeschooling family seeking asylum in the United States, asserting that the couple has not been able to prove that they have been persecuted by being forced to send their […]
Texas woman’s final words before execution: “I am going home with Jesus”
Originally published in God Reports Kimberly McCarthy became the 500th person to be executed by the state of Texas on Wednesday since the death penalty was reinstated. In her final words, she said that she was “going home” to be with Jesus, and encouraged witnesses to “keep the faith.” “This […]
US Supreme Court ruling a victory for gay marriage advocates
Originally published in CBN The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Wednesday that gay couples are entitled to the same benefits as married heterosexual couples, invalidating a key portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Writing for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy said, “Under DOMA, same-sex married couples have […]