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Christian Persecution
UK Court Rules that Biblical Beliefs About Gender Cannot Be Shared in the Workplace
“This ruling means that you can believe that it is impossible to change sex but if you live out that belief as a doctor your job may be at risk.”
Europe
Lithuania Places Itself In The Crosshairs Of The Kremlin, Cutting Off Rail-Transport To Russian Enclave
In response, Russia called the move "illegal and unprecedented" and warned that it "will have a serious negative impact on the Lithuanian population."
Israel & Middle East
MIDEAST REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: Israel’s Energy Hooks The World’s Attention
Israel has officially become an energy superpower— The countdown to the Russian invasion to plunder the spoils of Israel in the Ezekiel 38 War has begun...
Christian Persecution
Finnish Appeals Court Announces Reopening of Päivi Räsänen’s Case
"I am happy that this decision will lead to the discussion of the Bible’s teachings in society. I am ready to defend freedom of speech and religion in all necessary courts."
Censorship
EU Works To Enact Law Giving It ‘Unprecedented’ Censorship Power
In reality, [the law] gives the EU censorship power over most of the earth’s primary communication platforms.
Europe
‘De-Putin-isation’ Is Only Hope For Civilised World, Polish PM Insists
Putin's doctrine "is a cancer which is consuming not only the majority of Russian society, but also poses a deadly threat to the whole of Europe."
Abortion
No, Amnesty International: Ukrainian Refugees Do Not Need Abortion
While the Russian military continues to kill thousands in Ukraine, Amnesty International and Planned Parenthood are campaigning for more abortions, which will kill even more innocent Ukrainians.
Religious Freedom
UK Employment Tribunal Upholds Pastor’s Religious Freedom
"I believe that children’s safety is paramount, and that everyone, but especially Christian pastors, must be able to voice concerns and ‘raise red flags’ where children may be at risk.”
Christian Persecution
Christian School Cancels Samaritan’s Purse Program After Complaint Calling Its Biblical Morals A ‘Danger To Children’
“If the school does not reverse its decision, it will embolden the complainants and the governors who support them to go further.”
Distress of Nations
Russia Cuts Off Gas To Poland, Bulgaria; PM Calls Escalation ‘Blackmail’ & A ‘Direct Attack’
"This time, Russia has moved the borders of imperialism, gas imperialism to the next step. This is a direct attack on Poland," the PM asserted in a speech to parliament.
Children in the Crosshairs
‘Truly Horrified’: UK Gov’t Member Calls Infertility Causing Trans Underwear For 4-yr-Olds Criminal Child Abuse
"The makers, sellers, and distributors of these items are breaking the Children's Act and are heavily abusing the NHS health criteria for children."
Globe
New Social Credit System In Italy Could Lead To ‘Serious Violations Of Rights,’ Spark Dangerous Trend
"These practices, if poorly developed or used, can lead to serious limitations and violations of citizens' rights and freedoms, as well as discriminatory practices."
Europe
New UK Police Guidance Allows Women To Be Strip Searched By Transgender Officers
"It tells you everything you need to know about what chief officers are thinking at the moment and where their priorities lie. Sadly, it's not with women."
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Finland Confirms NATO Application To Come ‘Within Weeks’ Despite Cyberattack, Breach of Airspace, & Threats Of ‘Destruction’ By Russia
Earlier this week, Russian lawmaker Vladimir Dzhabarov warned that by applying to join NATO, "the Finns themselves will [be signing] a card for the destruction of their country."
Religious Freedom
Finnish Court Unanimously Clears Christian Politician Of All ‘Hate Speech’ Charges, Quoting The Bible Apparently Legal After All
“In this victory for Päivi and free speech is a warning about the rise of authoritarian governments in the West targeting Christians for living according to Biblical truth"
Europe
Russia Warns that Israeli Strikes in Syria Seek to ‘Escalate Tensions’
Russia’s ambassador went as far as saying that Israeli airstrikes in Syria are “provoking” Russia to react.
Famine
War In Ukraine Sparks Concerns Over World Wide Food Shortages
On March 14, the UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a stark warning about the wider threats of the war in Ukraine: world hunger.
Europe
Peace Talks In Jerusalem Personally Proposed By Zelenskyy For Its ’Symbolic Significance’
“There can be a meeting anywhere, but Jerusalem has symbolic significance – and I think President Zelenskyy is referring precisely to that significance,” the Israeli Ambassador noted.
Abortion
Pro-life Doctor Vindicated: ‘I’ve Been The Target Of An Orchestrated Campaign By The Abortion Industry’
Dr. Kearney has been vindicated after an investigation by the U.K.’s physician regulatory agency revealed that complaints filed by an abortionist were unfounded.
Distress of Nations
‘Helping In Jesus Name’: Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Ukraine Crisis
“Let’s lift up in prayer those who are enduring these dark days filled with uncertainty, fear, hardship, loss and suffering.”
Europe
Israel’s Low-Key Condemnation of Russia Deliberate, Keeping Door Open To Mediate Crisis
“Our leadership believes that Israel is the only democratic state that has excellent relations with both countries,” said the Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel
Church
To Stay and Serve: Why We Didn’t Flee Ukraine
In recent days, the events from the book of Esther have become real to us in Ukraine. It’s as if the decree is signed, and Haman has the license to destroy an entire nation. The gallows are ready. Ukraine is simply waiting.
Europe
Zelensky Says Ukraine ‘Left Alone’ To Face Russian Invasion, 137 Killed On 1st Day
“Russia has embarked on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself and won’t give up its freedom.”
Religious Freedom
Christian Doctor Challenges Judge Ruling Calling Biblical Beliefs ‘Incompatible With Human Dignity’
“The judgment from 2 years ago said to Christians ‘you have to believe in transgender ideology.’ That is totalitarianism. It made out Christianity to be nothing—That cannot be allowed to stand.”
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Explosions In Ukraine as Russia Begins Invasion; G7 To Meet To Discuss ‘Global Peace & Security’
“The United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for this needless act of aggression against Ukraine and global peace and security“
Abortion
Malta Rejects Europe’s Demand to Legalize Abortion: There is No ‘Intrinsic Right’ to Abort a Baby
“This dishonest portrayal of a procedure that involves eliminating a life as choice ignores the gruesome truth of what the abortion procedure does to the pre-born child and the trail of blood left behind.”
Coronavirus
State Dept. Requires Americans Fleeing to Poland from Ukraine to Show Proof of Vaccination, Though Poland Doesn’t Require It
Though Poland does not require Americans evacuating Ukraine to show a ‘COVID-19 vaccine passport’ to enter, the Biden regime is requiring it.
Israel & Middle East
MIDEAST REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: Panic, Appeasement & Looming War
If Ukraine is taken, it could be just the first of multiple dominoes to fall to a Russian juggernaut. This continues to fit very snugly into an Ezekiel 38 last days scenario.
Distress of Nations
Putin’s Treachery: Betraying the Budapest Memorandum & Its Implications In Bible Prophecy
Putin shows no qualms about taking a hypocritical position – demanding security guarantees, while betraying Russia's security assurances promised to Ukraine, under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum
Christian Persecution
Scottish Parliamentary Committee Pushes ‘Extreme Legislation’ on Conversion Therapy
“The proposed ban is so broad it appears to attempt to impose highly contested social & political views in a manner that discriminates against those who do not share such views."
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Ukraine, Taiwan, and a Weak Commander in Chief
The US is confronting a pair of ruthless dictatorships in 2 potential collisions that could change history—The simple fact is Putin and Xi sense real weakness in the American commander in chief.
Christian Persecution
Finnish Politician Unflinching On Truth & The Gospel: Censorship Would Be ‘Worse’ Than Prison
Päivi Räsänen carried her Bible into the Court as her trial commenced: “Now it is time to speak. Because the more we are silent, the narrower the space for freedom of speech and religion grows."
Distress of Nations
Ukraine Crisis Escalates: Russian Plot To Oust Ukraine Leaders Exposed
UK releases statement revealing "Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine," specifically intelligence indicating they are "looking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kyiv"
Distress of Nations
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: ‘We Are Not Afraid Of Anyone, Not Even The U.S.’
As the US and Russia met in Geneva, the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister took the opportunity to tell the press, gathered at the event, "we are not afraid of anyone, not even the U.S."
Distress of Nations
Families Of US Embassy Personnel In Ukraine Ordered To Begin Evacuating As Soon As Monday: Officials
Next week, the State Department is also expected to encourage Americans to begin leaving Ukraine by commercial flights, "while those are still available," one official said.
Distress of Nations
US Raises Concerns About Russian Troop Movements To Belarus
The Biden admin. is watching with concern Russian troop movements to Belarus, which they fear could be used to attack Ukraine from the north, a senior State Department official said Tuesday.
Distress of Nations
Sweden Rolls Out Tanks On Baltic Island Over Russia Tensions As Police Investigate Drones Over Nuclear Sites, Gov’t Buildings
Sweden deployed armored combat vehicles and armed soldiers to patrol streets on the island of Gotland in response to increased "Russian activity" in the region, the military said.
Distress of Nations
White House: ‘Russia Could, At Any Point, Launch An Attack In Ukraine’
"Russia is about to make a major move," warned Tsarfati, explaining that Russia is "taking advantage of the situation, now that America is at its weakest spot."
Anti-Semitism
Top British Rabbi Resigns From BCC, Says Network Is Infected By An Incurable ‘Cancer Of Antisemitism’
In a recent interview with the UK’s Jewish Chronicle, I was asked: 'Do you think that the BBC can be cured of its antisemitism?' I didn’t hesitate before answering 'No.'
Religious Freedom
European Court Dismisses Case Against Baker for Refusing to Make Cake Endorsing Gay Marriage
The European Court of Human Rights upheld a 2018 ruling by the UK Supreme Court in favor of a Christian bakery that refused to make a cake with a slogan affirming gay marriage.
Coronavirus
French President Macron Sparks Outrage For Stating The Unvaccinated Are ‘No Longer’ Citizens
French President Macron declared the unvaccinated public to be “not citizens” of France, and claims he is intentionally angering them by limiting their freedoms
Censorship
‘I’m Here to Check Your Thinking’: UK Officer Fought the ‘Twitter Police’ and Won in Battle Over LGBT Ideology
"All I have done is place one foot in front of the other in the sure and certain knowledge that if God be for me who can be against me?" the former officer said.
Globe
Lithuania Stands Up To China, Won’t Be Bullied Amid CCP Threats To Sweep Them Into The ‘Garbage Bin of History’
"The Chinese Communist Party is threatening to 'sweep Lithuania into the trashcan of history,' which is ironic, because that's where communism already is."
State Of The Church
Germany Bible Museum Puts On Play Presenting Jesus As Transgender, Weeks Before Christmas
A Bible museum in Germany set up an exhibit claiming that there are LGBTQ themes in biblical studies, and hosted a play that presents a transgender...
Coronavirus
Swedish Company Showcases Microchip That Can Download COVID-19 Passport Status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup, Epicenter, is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport...
Christian Persecution
Anti-Christian Hate Crimes Rose 70 Percent in Europe Between 2019 and 2020, Study Finds
"Hatred of Christians is hardly noticed as an increasingly obvious social problem—it’s a loud wake-up call against indifference & fashionable Christian-bashing”
Religious Freedom
‘Our Duty to God’: 1,500+ UK Church Leaders Prepared to Be Jailed Over ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban
"There is a real risk that pastoral ministry will be criminalized and that human rights, including the right to religious belief, will be trampled on."
Europe
After 20 Years, UK Designates Hamas in its Entirety a Terror Organization
Now following suit with several other countries, the United Kingdom announced late this week that it would officially recognize Hamas as a terror organization.
Christian Persecution
UK Religious Liberty Group Urges House of Commons to Protect Christians in Conversion Therapy Ban
“There seems to be a drive, at least in some quarters, for a very theologically-based ban that’s targeting a particular belief,” Calvert said.
Wars and Rumours of Wars
Ukraine Uncovers Russian-Linked Coup Plot, As NATO Warns Russia Against Invading Ukraine
Ukraine’s president has said intelligence services uncovered a plot involving a group of Russians and Ukrainians to overthrow his government next week.
Europe
Norwegian Postal Service Commerical Depicts Santa Having a Homosexual Affair
This is not the first time that Posten has created Christmas advertising bent on offending Christian audiences.
Christian Persecution
House Republicans Condemn Finnish Government for Prosecuting Christian Parliament Member
“These criminal prosecutions raise serious questions regarding the extent of Finland’s commitment to protecting freedom of religion for its citizens"
Europe
Durham University Is Offering Students Lessons on How to Be a Prostitute
Durham University is offering its students online lessons on how to stay safe while working as a prostitute, following an “emerging trend” of graduates going into the industry.
Distress of Nations
Russia Shoots Down Satellite In Claimed ‘Test’; A Response To Evidence Showing Approaching Invasion Of Ukraine?
Russia has shot down a satellite in orbit over the weekend, the U.S. Space Command revealed Monday.
Anti-Semitism
‘Death To Jews:’ Polish March Sees Calls For Zionist Expulsion, Burning Of Historic Book On Jewish Rights
"Death to Jews” was shouted by hundreds of demonstrators at a march in Kalisz to mark Poland’s Independence Day.
Europe
Foreign Aid Funneled To Palestinian Terror Group Under Guize Of ‘Humanitarian Org,’ Spanish National Admits
The signed plea agreement “proves that the PFLP operated a network of ‘humanitarian’ organizations with the goal of raising funds for terrorism."
Distress of Nations
Poland Sees Migrant Border Surge, Accuses Belarus Of ‘State Terrorism’
Poland said it had seen a surge in attempts to breach its border and pushed back hundreds of migrants to Belarus, accusing Minsk of “state terrorism”
Abortion
Pro-Life Students at UK University Receive Death Threats
Students for Life at the University of Exeter, are facing death threats & attacks following the launch of online petition to “strike down” the pro-life group
Ethnos Against Ethnos
Second European Woman Attacked & Seriously Injured After Being Labelled Racist
The video then cuts to show the woman laying on the ground outside of the bus, her face covered in blood, with a person filming the incident.
Europe
UK ‘Let Us Pray’ Campaign Responds to LGBT Activists Conversion Therapy Claims, Aims to Outlaw the Gospel
"The message of the church is the offer of forgiveness in Christ—it is absolutely essential to churches to be able to teach that every human being is a sinner"
Distress of Nations
French Fear Rise In Price Of Baguettes as Cost Of Wheat Increases 30% Worldwide Since September
The price hike fears are linked to a 30% worldwide increase since September in the price of wheat — one of the baguette's key ingredients.
Christian Persecution
Christian Nurse in UK Fired for Refusing to Remove Cross Necklace, Says She Was ‘Treated Like A Criminal’
"I think that it really can only be understood as something that is spiritual. The offense is actually the cross itself."
Coronavirus
No Jab, No School: UK Threatens to Bar Unvaccinated Children from Face-to-Face Learning
The UK gov't has embarked on a pressure campaign to make parents vaccinate their kids or risk losing the ability for their kids to attend school in person.
Europe
German Parking Garage Unveils Diversity Parking Spots For LGBTQ And Migrants
An underground German parking garage unveiled "diversity" spaces reserved for migrants and LGBTQ drivers, according to media reports.
Euthanasia
The UK Is at a Crossroads of Conscience Concerning Assisted Suicide
“The shift from preserving life to taking life is enormous and should not be minimised. The prohibition of killing is present in almost all civilised societies”
Christian Persecution
Christian Watchdog Warns Welsh Pastors Could Be Prosecuted Under ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban
UK Christians see this plan as a threat to the religious freedom of pastors and would not allow them to counsel anyone with unwanted same-sex attractions.
