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 […]
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Preacher facing prison for holding Bible verse sign near abortion clinic
Originally published in The Christian Post A Christian preacher who held a sign with a Bible verse on it inside an abortion clinic “buffer zone” could be sent to prison. Stephen Green, 72, from south Wales, is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), which said he is being […]
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 […]
Christian teacher banned from profession for not using a pupil’s preferred pronouns
Originally published in Premier Christian News A Christian teacher, previously suspended for addressing a transgender boy as ‘her’ says he’s ‘devastated’ to be banned from teaching. In a ruling thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, Joshua Sutcliffe was found guilty of unprofessional conduct and “bringing the […]
Judge gags preacher on social media for posting Bible verses in online protest
Originally published in CBN News An online Christian preacher has been ordered by a Washington County judge in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to stay silent on social media for five years after he expressed his moral and religious concerns in posts about a church that endorses same-sex marriage and a public drag […]
Psychologist Jordan Peterson vows to fight against “woke” reeducation attempts to take his licence
Originally published in Beliefnet News Canadian psychologist and popular media personality Dr Jordan Peterson is pushing back against a demand from the Ontario College of Psychologists that he must submit himself for mandatory social media training due to a handful of complaints from people claiming his tweets and comments on […]
Christian to stand trial after sharing ex-gay testimony
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian man in Malta is being prosecuted after he shared his testimony about leaving behind homosexual relationships in an interview with a local media outlet. In what is believed to be the first case of its kind, Matthew Grech will stand trial on 3 […]
Perspective on arrest of outspoken Ugandan pastor, ex-presidential candidate, arrested for ‘promoting sectarianism’
Advocate Evelyne Naikoba team leader of Crownel Co. Ltd. a legal advocacy firm in Kampala, Uganda, focuses on the recent arrest of pastor-politician Joseph Kabuleta who she suggests is in trouble for ‘speaking truth to power’ Joseph Kizza Kabuleta (born March 17, 1972) is a Ugandan pastor, journalist, sports analyst, […]
Legal action brought against Birmingham City Council over prayer ban outside abortion clinic
Originally published in Christian News A Christian pro-life group has launched legal action against Birmingham City Council after it imposed a so-called ‘buffer zone’ outside an abortion clinic. In September, the council issued a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to deter people from gathering outside Robert Clinic in Kings Norton […]
UK bans prayers near abortion clinics, even silent ones
Originally published in CBN News A person caught praying outside an abortion clinic in England can now face up to six months in prison–even if they pray silently. In a 297-110 vote, members of parliament backed an amendment to the government’s Public Order Bill that would outlaw the offering of […]