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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."
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"
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.'
Europe
U.K. Court Sides With Christian Nurse Who Was Bullied, Fired for Wearing Cross to Work
“I am a strong woman, but I have been treated like a criminal. I love my job, but I am not prepared to compromise my faith for it, and neither should other Christian NHS staff"
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.
Christian Persecution
AA Group ‘Separated & Punished’ By Org. for Praying at Meetings, Becoming Too Christian-focused
“Over the years, I have seen Christianity being eroded and marginalized from the organization as a whole. AA is having less of an impact on people’s lives as a result”
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.
Christian Persecution
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Stirling Free Church Prevail in UK Discrimination Case
“This settlement is another important reminder that if you discriminate against Christians for their beliefs —you are probably breaking the law."
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.
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.
Climate Lie
Global Britain? UK Seeks ‘Carbon Border Tax’ on Countries That Don’t Meet Climate Goals
"We’re not going to allow those producers in this country to be undercut by those who aren’t doing their share, and we’re not going to export pollution"
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
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"
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.
Asia
China Criticizes UK Over ‘Evil Intentions’ After Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait
"This kind of behaviour harbours evil intentions and damages peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," Chinese military officials wrote.
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...
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.
Middle East
Multiple Ships Off UAE Report Loss of Control; U.K. Sources Suspect Hijacking of Vessel by Iranian Forces
"British sources believe Asphalt Princess has been hijacked. They are working on the assumption Iranian military or proxies have boarded vessel"
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.”
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"
Europe
Massive Exercise In Black Sea With US Comes After Russia Warning
Russia has warned the US and UK not to “tempt fate” in the Black Sea. The Black Sea is only one place where there are naval tensions.
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.”
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...
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"
Christian Persecution
Employment Tribunal Hears Case Of Christian Actress Fired Over ‘Homophobic’ Facebook Post
Seyi Omooba filed a lawsuit with the employment tribunal against Curve Theatre and her former agents for religious discrimination.
Asia
China Slams British “Brazen Thieves” As Hong Kongers Made Eligible For UK Citizenship
Beijing: "This is the logic of a brazen bandit. This is an open affront to the sovereignty of China. We sternly oppose that."
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
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.
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
UK High Court: Children Under 16 ‘Unlikely’ To Be Able To Give Informed Consent for Puberty Blockers
“It is doubtful that a child aged 14 or 15 could understand & weigh the long-term consequences of the administration of puberty blockers"
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.
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.
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
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
Europe
UK National Health Service Defends Giving ‘Sex Change’ Drugs to 10-Year-Olds
NHS England defends giving hormone blockers to children, as woman sues gender identity clinic for rushing young people into sex changes
Children in the Crosshairs
40% of Parents Don’t Want LGBT Lessons for 6-Year-Olds
Poll says 40% of parents disagree with new LGBT teaching policy, think it is “inappropriate” to teach 6-year-olds about transgenderism.
Europe
UK Restaurant Endorses ‘No Masks Allowed’ Policy: ‘Masks Are For Criminals & Asbestos Workers’
A restaurant in Yorkshire, England has stirred controversy after posting a sign on the entrance to their establishment denouncing face masks and their users.
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BREAKING NEWS
UK Petition Asks Government to Create ‘Racial Offenders’ Register
A petition in the UK calls on Parliament to create an “Official Racial Offenders Register” similar to domestic violence, and child molester registries.
Europe
London: Bloodshed in the Capital with 3 Shootings & Multiple Stabbings over the Weekend
Just between Friday night and Saturday, there were three shootings across London, and four men were stabbed during what is believed was a street brawl.
Europe
Scottish Christians Warn Hate Crime Bill Could Criminalize the Bible
Scottish Christians have warned new hate speech legislation could enshrine “cancel culture” in law while rendering expression of biblical morality illegal
Europe
UK Women Die From ‘DIY’ Home Abortions, Leaked NHS Emails Reveal
The Court of Appeal refused to consider the evidence in a case brought by Christian Concern, arguing government's "DIY home abortion policy" is "dangerous".
Censorship
‘It Will Be Churches Next’: Bank Bans UK Christian Ministry Accounts After ‘Mob Rule’ Campaign
A Christian ministry in the UK says they’ve received death threats and the bank accounts shut down following a “mob rule” campaign from LGBTQ activists.
Europe
It’s Raining … Flying Ants? UK Weather Radar Confuses Insect Swarms for Rain
A swarm of ants flying over the UK was so big on Friday that it was picked up on radar and confused for rain, the Met Office has said.
Europe
UK Bans New Huawei 5G Equipment from 2021, Full Ban from 5G by 2027
UK confirms ban on the addition of new equipment from Huawei to UK 5G networks, and all Huawei components must be removed from Britain’s 5G by 2027.
Abortion
UK Christian Group Makes Strides in Fight Against DIY Abortion Legislation
Lawyers for Christian Concern launch legal challenge against DHSC, arguing government’s altertion of abortion policy "usurps proper parliamentary procedure"
Distress of Nations
Six people, Including Police Officer, Stabbed in Scotland; Suspect Dead, Cops say
Police shot & killed a suspect involved in a stabbing incident in which 6 people, including 1 officer, were injured in Glasgow, Scottland, authorities said.
Anti-Semitism
UK Labour Education Spokeswoman Fired for Sharing Anti-Semitic Conspiracy
British opposition Labour Party leader fired his education spokeswoman Thursday after she shared what he called an "antisemitic conspiracy theory."
Europe
Illegal London Street Party Turns Violent, Rioters Smash Police Cars; At Least 22 Cops Injured
Illegal London street party turned into a violent anti-police riot when officers tried to shut it down; Scotland Yard says at least 22 officers were injured
Censorship
Ban on Praying & Protesting Outside Abortion Clinics Discussed in UK Parliament
Labor Party MP raises topic of abortion clinic buffer zones in the UK House of Commons; Fiona Bruce responded that such a law would damage free speech.
Children in the Crosshairs
Ken Ham: Britain Now Says Puberty Blocker Risks “Unknown”
The UK has now updated its policy to say that “little is known” about the long-term mental and physical effects of taking puberty blockers.
Europe
Britain Says Stabbing Attack in Town Park was Terrorism
A stabbing rampage in the southern English town of Reading in which three people were killed and others wounded was an act of terrorism, police said on Sunday, calling the attack in a sunny park an atrocity.
Europe
34-year-old UK Man Dies After UK Court Approved His Starvation While in Coma After Surgery
The patient indicated earlier this year that he wouldn't want to live with a debilitating condition, but agreed last month to surgery to save his life.
Europe
Proposal Put Forth by the UK to Transform the G7 into the ‘D10’
Great Britain has proposed a plan to change the G7 into the ‘D10’; This plan is an attempt to put China on notice; Concerns regarding 5G cited.
Abortion
UK Court Rules Against Christian Legal Group in At-Home Abortion Case
UK women can now have abortions at home legally—despite a Christian legal group saying the decision was made without proper parliamentary & medical scrutiny
Children in the Crosshairs
School Apologises After 11-Year-Olds Told to Define Transgender, Types of Pornography as Homework
UK school apologises after asking children to define “inappropriate” sexual terms, but insisted homework was in line with govt “equality” guidelines.
