"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.

Coronavirus

U-Turn: No Vaccine Passports for England, Health Secretary Announces

The British government will not mandate vaccine passports for nightclubs, cinemas, and other large public venues in England after all, Health Secretary Sajid Javid...

Europe

Hungary Defends Biblical Principles & Helps the Persecuted: ‘Hungary is a Christian Nation’

"We have confirmed in our constitution that the marriage is between one man and one woman, that life has to be protected from conception."

Coronavirus

French Push Back As Grocery Stores Begin Demanding COVID Passport

The measure is sparking much controversy as a video showing police blocking the entrance of a supermarket to a group of people has immerged.

Distress of Nations

‘Biblical Catastrophe’ as Wildfires Rip Through Greece, Southern Europe, Turkey

Dozens of fires were burning across Greece Saturday, blazes that one official described as “a biblical catastrophe.”

Children in the Crosshairs

UK Government Calls For National List of Homeschooled Children

Commons Education Committee claims it is important to “get a grip” on the number of students being educated outside of government control.

Coronavirus

Protests Rage Across Europe as Lockdown, Vaccination Mandates Start

Protesters railed against vaccine passports, saying, “No to shameful pass,” while denigrating French President Emmanuel Macron as a “tyrant.”

Religious Freedom

Settlement, Apology Sends Strong Statement for Religious Freedom in the UK

“This is an important moment for religious freedom in the UK... My prayer is that this case will encourage Christians to stand firm.”

Coronavirus

Macron: Vaccine Passports Will Be Mandatory for Restaurants, Bars, Transport in France

Macron said that it will be necessary to curtail the freedoms of the unvaccinated in France to supposedly slow the spread "Delta variant"

Children in the Crosshairs

EU Threatens to Sanction Hungary Over Law Protecting Kids From LGBTQ Content

"The law allows parents to decide the way they would like to sexually educate their kids, that right exclusively belongs to parents"

Distress of Nations

Somali Immigrant Murders Three and Wounds Others in Act of Terror in Germany

A Somali immigrant carried out an attack on bystanders in Germany on Friday leaving three dead and five seriously injured

Abortion

‘Praise Jesus’: Oldest Eugenics Abortion Facility In UK Closes After 100 years

"I’m so happy that this abortion center has finally closed. Praise Jesus Christ–If this can happen here in London, it can happen anywhere"

Anti-Semitism

Hamas Flag Banned in Germany Following String of Antisemitic Occurrences

“We do not want the flags of terrorist orgs to be waved on German soil… In doing so, we can send a clear signal to our Jewish citizens"

Europe

UK Woman Wins Tribunal Appeal After Tweets Dubbed ‘Transphobic’ Lead to Her Firing

"The purpose of the law is to allow people the freedom to make their own decisions on these questions and to abide by their own consciences.”

Euthanasia

Devastating: Netherlands Euthanized More People Than Ever in 2020

A record high number of people were euthanized in the Netherlands in 2020, according to horrifying new reports from the region.

Israel & Middle East

European Countries Condemn Israel for Construction in Jerusalem

The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Britain on Thursday issued a statement condemning Israel for approving construction in the Har Homa neighborhood...

LGBT+ Agenda

Finnish Politician Charged With ‘Hate Speech’ for Expressing Biblical Views on Homosexuality

“I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment. My statements were all based on the Bible’s teachings...”

Christian Persecution

UK Pastor Arrested For Saying Marriage is Between a Man & a Woman

A Christian pastor in the UK was arrested by police after a member of the public reported him for the “homophobic” comment of saying...

Europe

EU foreign policy chief: Russia amassing over 150,000 troops along Ukraine borders, in Crimea

"It is the highest Russian military deployment at Ukrainian borders ever," Borrell said after talks involving Ukraine's foreign minister.

Europe

Israel, Greece Sign Record Defense Pact

The agreement includes a $1.65 billion contract for the establishment and operation of a training center for the Hellenic Air Force.

Isaiah 5:20

UK Labour Party Leader Apologizes for Visiting Church That Believes Marriage is Between a Man, a Woman

"Secularists/LGBT movement don't just want freedom for their worldview but total acceptance by all (including Christians)"

Christian Persecution

Christian Actress Who Was Fired for Biblical Beliefs on Sexuality Now Ordered to Pay $414,000

"I do not believe homosexual practice is right, though the law of this land has made it legal doesn't mean it is right."

Christian Persecution

UK Judge Rules ‘Overwhelmingly In Favor’ of Franklin Graham in Discrimination Case

“I am grateful the courts have once again reiterated that the freedom to speak only what is not offensive is not freedom of speech at all"

Europe

Russia’s Lavrov Warns Efforts to Escalate Conflict In East Ukraine Could ‘Destroy’ It

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov warned that any efforts to escalate the conflict in eastern Ukraine could eventually "destroy" the country.

Europe

People’s Lives ‘In the Hands of the State’: Spanish Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Euthanasia

Spain's conservative Party plans to challenge the law in the Constitutional Court saying it puts people's lives "in the hands of the state"

Globe

Turkey Prepares To Clash With Israel, Greece & EU Over East Mediterranean

Turkey warns Greece & Israel must seek “permission before assuming work on a proposed undersea power cable in eastern Mediterranean waters"

Anti-Semitism

Count Rules Anti-Semitic Attacker Won’t Be Charged Because He Has ‘Delusional Fear’ Of Jews

“Prosecution blames mental illness for the crime. We join AJC in calling for the attack to be recognized for what it is—an act of Jew-hatred"

Distress of Nations

Democracy At Risk! French Election Chaos Erupts – New System Sparks Backlash

Emmanuel Macron triggers major backlash after his gov't tabled an amendment to radically change electoral law ahead of next year's election.

Censorship

Poland Announces Massive Fines for Tech Giants Engaging in Censorship

Dep. Polish Justice Min.: Big Tech companies have for too long been targeting conservatives, Christianity... the Polish gov't is saying "enough!"

Abortion

German Pro-Life Group Challenges Officials Who Banned Prayer Outside Abortion Counseling Facility

“By prohibiting even silent prayer near a pre-abortion counseling center... authorities have gone beyond what could be considered reasonable"

Censorship

New Study Reveals Top UK Universities Among ‘Most Restrictive’ for Free Speech

The 3 highest-ranked UK universities are among the most restrictive for free speech, according to a new report from a British think tank

Coronavirus

Thousands Of Italian Restaurants Open In Mass Protest Of Lockdown Rules

50K restaurants open in Italy in defiance of strict lockdown measures. The mass civil disobedience campaign was launched under #IoApro (#IOpen)

Coronavirus

Major Bank Warns It Could Cancel Accounts Of Unmasked Customers In Branches

British bank HSBC has warned their customers that entering branches without wearing a mask could result in the withdrawal of their accounts.

Europe

Israel, Greece Set to Sign Massive $1.68B Defense Deal

Israel, Greece on the way to a massive defense deal after Israeli Def. Ministry won a tender to build a training base for the Greek Air Force.

Abortion

Report: 90% of Babies With Down Syndrome Are Aborted in the UK

Nine in 10 pregnant women in the U.K. who know their child will have Down syndrome abort the baby, The Telegraph reported this week.

Europe

6.3 Earthquake Hits Croatia Leaving Widespread Damage & Multiple Dead

Strong earthquake in Croatia destroys buildings and kills at least 7 Tuesday southwest of the capital, displacing scores of area residents

Coronavirus

Spain ‘To Register’ Those Who Refuse Covid Vaccine; Share Registry With Other EU Counties

The vaccine will not be mandatory, but whoever decides not to do so will be on a "registry" which will then be shared with EU countries.

Europe

Netanyahu: Unchecked Iran Will Target US, Europe With Nuclear-Tipped ICBM

"If unchecked, Iran tomorrow will arm itself with nuclear-tipped ICBMs that can target Europe and America, and it will become a global bully"

Europe

Norway Expands Transgender ‘Hate Speech’ Law to Include Private Comments in One’s Own Home

Norway's parliament voted to expand its current law to include both private and public remarks designated "hate speech" against transgenders.

Euthanasia

Ken Ham: The Netherlands Allows Doctors to Euthanize Patients Without Their Consent

In our culture of death, many nations are allowing fallible, finite, human doctors to decide whether another human being has value.

Christian Persecution

‘Religious Freedom Is a Human Right’: Swiss Court Suspends COVID Ban on Worship

“Given that other public gatherings are still permitted, we do not see the proportionality of this restriction — it targets religious groups in a discriminatory way"

Christian Persecution

German Court Hands Restaurant Owner Religious Liberty Victory

“In a free society, everyone should be able to share their beliefs without fear of criminal investigation or censorship."

Europe

Parts of Paris in Flames as Mass Protests Erupt Against Security Bill

Mass protests and riots broke out on the streets of Paris against a proposed law that would criminalise the filming of police in France.

Abortion

Aborting Babies with Down Syndrome ‘Equates to Eugenics’

The selective aborting of babies with Down syndrome “equates to eugenics, which is the elimination of human beings not considered fit."

Corruption

‘Freedom Passes’ To Be Introduced In UK As More COVID Lockdowns Loom

The new normal that the British government is set to outline will reportedly include “freedom passes” from COVID lockdowns and mask mandates.

Europe

UK lists Jerusalem separately from Israel on COVID-19 travel advisory

"The [Foreign Office's] decision to define Jerusalem as a territory separate from Israel is offensive and hostile."

Christian Persecution

100+ UK Religious Leaders Take Legal Action Over Ban on Sunday Worship Services

+100 church leaders are taking legal action against the English and Welsh gov't for forcing houses of worship to close due to COVID-19

Christian Persecution

Christian Ministry to Sue Bank for Closing Its Account Following LGBT ‘Mob Rule’

The Bank followed the lead of Facebook, PayPal and Mailchimp, which closed down CIT’s accounts after pressure from LGBT activists.

Europe

Romania’s PM Ludovic & Israel’s PM Netanyahu Announce Expansion of Trade

The Romanian Prime Minister also voiced his desire to strengthen his country’s defense and security ties with the Jewish State.

Christian Persecution

Second-Highest English Court to Hear Case of Censured Judge Fired for Christian Values

“I am fighting this battle... I do not want Christian beliefs to be barred from important positions in public life."

Distress of Nations

UK Raises Terror Threat Level to ‘Severe’ Following Deadly Attacks in Europe

The threat level of severe means an attack is considered highly likely. It is the country’s second-highest level.

Abortion

Sweden Health Minister Encourages “Abortion Tourism” Following Poland’s Pro-Life Ruling

A top health official in Sweden welcomed Polish women to come there to abort their unborn babies after Poland’s ruling to protect the unborn.

Distress of Nations

Greece and Turkey Struck by Large Pair of Earthquakes

Greece, Turkey suffer the effects of two very large deadly earthquakes on Friday, with Turkey currently taking the majority of the damage

Censorship

Scottish Hate Crime Bill Would Criminalize Offensive Dinner Table Conversations

Scotland’s new odious hate crime bill would criminalize dinner table conversations if their ‘offensive’ content is reported to police

Distress of Nations

Three Dead as Woman Beheaded in Knife Attack in Nice, France

A knife-wielding attacker beheads woman and kills two others at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, police and officials said.

Abortion

Polish Abortion Activists Target Churches Following High Court’s Pro-Life Ruling

Radical abortion activists target churches across Poland after highcourt rules law allowing abortion for fetal disability unconstitutional

Abortion

Poland’s Top Court Rules to Protect Babies with Congenital Conditions from Abortion

Poland’s highest court ruled Thursday that aborting a preborn child because of a poor prenatal diagnosis is unconstitutional

Christian Persecution

Welsh County Council Overturns Ban on Lord’s Prayer

Bridgend County in southern Wales reversed its decision to ban mourners from corporately reciting the Lord’s Prayer during funeral services.

Christian Persecution

WATCH: Young Man Tears Down Large Christian Cross Outside UK Church in Broad Daylight

Man caught brazenly tearing down London church cross, adding to evidence Christianity is increasingly under assault around the globe

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