“We are trying to live and work in accordance with our Christian faith. As a result we have been sued and ordered to pay £3,600."
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EnglandMap reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports. Click HERE for the Map Legend.Judge Rules against UK Christians for Practising their FaithTuesday, January 18th, 2011UK Christian Couple Lost Bussiness After Expressing Views on IslamWednesday, December 1st, 2010The couple has turned their hotel into a community center after they lost their income following a conversation with a Muslim woman. The Muslim accused the couple of criticizing Islam. But the couple states that they challenged the beliefs of the woman. A court found them not guilty of any offense but their bussiness suffered following the allegation by the Muslim woman. UK Street Preacher Calls for Change in the Law after Arrest for PreachingWednesday, November 10th, 2010A street preacher was arrested earlier this year for describing homesexuality as a sin. He said,“I was charged with a crime, and released on the condition that I don’t preach in a public place, Govt accused of tying foreign aid to abortionMonday, November 1st, 2010“I am appalled that our money is being directed towards this end. We have the most challenging economic climate, and we are seeing our money going to aid abortion overseas.” London Church Win Battle over Noise ControversyMonday, February 15th, 2010"The Christian Legal Centre has been increasingly concerned at the use of Noise Abatement Notices to limit Church growth and is concerned that these acts may be motivated by opposition to Christian teaching.” Carey Attacks Judges After Nadia Eweida Loses BA Crucifix CaseSaturday, February 13th, 2010In another sign of religious discrimination against Christians, UK court ruled against Christian employee of British Airways after she challenged the decision by her employer to ban her from wearing a visible cross at work. Christian Teacher ‘forced out’ of His Job Denies Insulting Muslim Girl Over HeadscarfWednesday, February 10th, 2010'The Christians and Jews are our enemies - you too because you're a Christian.' UK Teacher Suspended After Offering to Pray for StudentSaturday, January 9th, 2010“I am amazed that a country with such a strong Christian tradition has become a country where it is hard to speak about your faith,” UK Court Rules Against Christian Who Refused to Conduct Gay CeremonySaturday, December 19th, 2009“The decision of the Court of Appeal is another setback for Bible-believing Christians,” Pakistani Christians in London March for JusticeFriday, December 18th, 2009“We are demonstrating to raise a voice for the persecuted victims in Pakistan. They are displaced, destitute and under constant threat.” Judge Clears Christian Couple in Row Over Islam CommentsSunday, December 13th, 2009The Christian couple was accused by a Muslim woman of making offensive comments on Islam. Christian Couple in Court Over Comments About IslamTuesday, December 8th, 2009UK Christian couple, who own a hotel, are being tried for their comment about Islam to a Muslim guest. Mixed Response in East Lancashire to Pakistan Protest MarchMonday, November 30th, 2009Religious leaders in UK are organizing protest against persecution of Christians in Pakistan. Others think that organizing such protest can be counterproductive. Local Authority Refuses to Withdraw Illegal and Unreasonable Noise Order Against ChurchSaturday, November 14th, 2009"The real issue behind this complaint is hostility to the Christian message, and the law is being used as a pretext to harass and silence Christian viewpoints not approved by the State. All Nations’ Church is simply trying to make Christianity relevant to 21st century Britain and it will be a great loss if the church, which is a great benefit to the community, has to curtail its activities and outreach programs because of the Council’s actions." Now Muslims Demand Full Sharia LawSunday, October 18th, 2009“On this day we will call for a complete upheaval of the British ruling system its members and legislature, and demand the full implementation of Shari’ah in Britain.” Bishop Pleads for Captive Female Converts in IranThursday, August 20th, 2009“Maryam and Marzieh are being held simply because they have changed their belief. The UN Declaration on Human Rights says people everywhere should be free to do this and the Iranian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. I appeal to the Iranian President to have mercy and to release these two young women forthwith so that they can receive the medical treatment which they so desperately need.” Minister beaten after clashing with Muslims on his TV showMonday, March 16th, 2009UK based Christian minister fears for his safety and the safeties of his family after Muslim extremists beat and threaten him. My imam father came after me with an axeMonday, March 16th, 2009Hannah Shah was raised as a Muslim in Britain. When she decided to come to Christ, she faced persecution from her family and other Muslims. Darwen family await Iran deportationSaturday, December 27th, 2008Converting from Islam to Christianity could be punishable by death. Despite this, the British officials are about to deport Iranian Christian converts from Islam. We call upon British officials to not to deport these Christians as they face death in Iran. Delay to missionary workers’ caseWednesday, December 17th, 2008Please pray for the two Christian missionaries currently in prison in the West African country of the Gambia. The authorities of Gambia have accused the missionaries of sedition, a crime that carries up to 25 years of imprisonment. |
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