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Map reflects the 30 most recent Persecution Reports.  Click HERE for the Map Legend.

 

 

London Law Society Bans Christian Group From Holding Discussion On Marriage

Monday, May 14th, 2012

In an astonishing email, Adam Tallis, General Manager of Ampersand at The Law Society, said: "The nature of your event has recently been drawn to our attention, and it is contrary to our diversity policy, espousing as it does an ethos which is opposed to same sex marriage." 

UK Church Leader ‘Suspended’ for Supporting Traditional Marriage

Friday, May 4th, 2012

"What is significant here is that the lay reader whose licence has been temporarily ‘withdrawn’ for two months supports the Coalition for Marriage, while the lay readers who oppose it – and who stood up in front of the congregation to dispute publicly with Mr Gowlland – are not subject to any disciplinary action.”

Judge Tells Doctor it is ‘Inappropriate’ to Say He is a Christian at Work

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

A Christian doctor sacked after emailing a prayer to colleagues lost his claim for unfair dismissal after a tribunal judge ruled that there was no place for religious references at work.

UK Bishop Joins Row Over Right to Wear the Cross

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

One of the most prominent figures in the Church of England has joined a landmark court case over the right of Christians to wear the cross.

Will UK Force Churches to Perform Gay Marriage?

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

UK churches fear that they could be forced to perform gay marriages. Christians in the West are coming under increased pressure due to the growing influence of secularists.

Court Upholds Ban on Christian Radio Advert

Saturday, April 28th, 2012

“The decision represents a direct threat to the democratic right to freedom of speech and we intend to continue the fight through the appeal process."

UK Christian Radio Station Loses Legal Battle Over Ad About Christian Marginalization

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

The court banned an ad to be run by the Christian radio. The ad asked Christians to report about their experiences of facing marginalization at workplace. 

Heavy-handed Courts are Persecuting Christians and Driving them Underground, Says Lord Carey

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

‘Christians are driven underground. There appears to be a clear animus to the Christian faith and to Judaeo-Christian values. Clearly the courts of the United Kingdom require guidance.’

London Mayor Blocks Christian Gay Bus Ad

Friday, April 13th, 2012

“We are saddened that this level of censorship is in operation in a city that regards itself as tolerant. We think that this is a mistake and we think it is very important that people have the opportunity to debate freely from all points of view.”

Report: 85% Of Hate Crimes In Europe Are Targeted At Christians

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

 "In Scotland, 95 percent of religiously motivated violence targets Christians. In France, 84 percent of vandalism is directed against Christian places of worship." 

Judge In U.K Rules Human Rights Don’t Apply To Christian Facebook Case

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

“This ruling, while not fatal to Mr Smith’s case, is deeply concerning. It reinforces the widely-held perception that Christians are not afforded the same human rights as others.

Secularists Using Christianity As ‘Surrogate’ For Islamic Radicals, Says UK Church Leader

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Christians are being targeted by "anxious" athiests because the rise of radical Islam and terrorist attacks have created a deep-seated suspicion of religion, the Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.

The Media Is Afraid To Attack Mohammed Not Christ

Monday, March 19th, 2012

“There seems to be an underlying assumption that, if you attack Christ and Christianity, it doesn’t matter, whereas if you insult the Prophet Mohammed and Islam, there will be serious repercussions.”

Britain Fights Christians’ Right To Wear Cross, Infuriating Activists

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

"Christians are losing their jobs. They are being forced from the public square."

UK Christian Couple Call For Protection Of Their Religious Freedom

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

“Christians are not asking for special treatment, but we are looking for a level playing field and for sincerely held beliefs to be given equal space in our law and in our society.”

BBC Boss Says: We’ll Mock Jesus But Not Mohammad

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

“Islam must not be offended at any price, although Christians are fair game because they do nothing about it if they are offended.”

UK Committee Claims Rights Laws Leave Out Christians

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Britain's laws that are designed to end "discrimination" have eroded the rights of Christians in the country. Despiste their seemingly good intentions, the laws have limited the rights of Christians to practice their faith.

UK Politician Receives Death Threat For Campaign To Retain The Legal Definition Of Marriage As That Between A Man And A Woman

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

A Conservative member of parliament faced death threat for supporting the traditional definition of marriage as relationship between a man and a woman. A Christian leader also received abusive emails for taking similar position. 

UK Christian Woman Denied Rights Given To A Muslim Over Work Days?

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

"This is another case where we see intolerance towards the Christian faith and a lack of willingness to make accommodation for it."

Prayer Ban At Council Meetings To Be Overturned In Britain

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

 "We are striking a blow for localism over central interference, for freedom to worship over intolerant secularism, for Parliamentary sovereignty over judicial activism, and for long-standing British liberties over modern-day political correctness."

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