Cumbria Police payout for arrest of Christian
In a second similar case in recent days, a Christian street preacher has won £7,000 plus costs from Cumbria Police in settlement for a claim of wrongful arrest, unlawful imprisonment and breach of his human rights. The police have accepted they acted unlawfully. Mr Mcalpine was preaching from the Bible in Workington town centre on 20 April 2010. His sermon contained no mention of homosexuality. When he finished he was approached by Police Community Support Officer, Sam Adams. Even though Mr Mcalpine had never mentioned homosexuality, PCSO Adams warned him that he could be arrested if he made homophobic remarks. Mr Mcalpine replied that he was not homophobic, but he sometimes preaches that homosexual conduct is a sin because that is what the Bible says. Uniformed police officers were called to the scene and wrongly informed Mr Mcalpine that ‘it is against the law’ to describe homosexual conduct as a sin. (See Prayer Alert 1910) Praise: that this will provide clarification for the police and all those involved in such matters leaving preachers unhindered in future. (Pr.1:5) More: http://www.christian.org.uk/news/cumbria-police-payout-for-arrest-of-christian/
BBC TV will broadcast Nativity to several million
The BBC will air a new dramatisation in prime time on BBC 1 of all the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ in the week leading up to Christmas. Four half-hour episodes at 7pm will follow the biblical narrative and highlight the identity of Jesus God’s Son coming to earth in fulfilment of God’s promise. It is expected to attract audiences of several million. Andrew Marsh will debate the nativity on Radio 5 Live Praise: God for enabling modern technology to reveal the reality and relevance of Jesus Christ to our nation. (Is.35:5)
BBC TV will broadcast Nativity to several million
The BBC will air a new dramatisation in prime time on BBC 1 of all the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ in the week leading up to Christmas. Four half-hour episodes at 7pm will follow the biblical narrative and highlight the identity of Jesus God’s Son coming to earth in fulfilment of God’s promise. It is expected to attract audiences of several million. Andrew Marsh will debate the nativity on Radio 5 Live Praise: God for enabling modern technology to reveal the reality and relevance of Jesus Christ to our nation. (Is.35:5)
INSIGHT: Most Britons behind Christian’s in workplace
A new poll commissioned by Christian Concern to coincide with the launch of its Not Ashamed campaign revealed, ‘most Britons think Christians should be able to follow their conscience in the workplace without facing disciplinary action from their employers.’ The organisation and its sister group, the Christian Legal Centre, have been involved in the legal defence of numerous Christians penalised by their employers. Out of more than 1,000 adults polled by ComRes, seventy-three per cent agreed that the right to wear Christian symbols such as a cross in their workplace should be protected by law. Eighty-seven per cent felt it was wrong for healthcare workers to be threatened with the sack for offering to pray with patients. The poll’s findings are an indication that the attitudes of some politicians and employers are out of step with the feelings of the majority of the population when it comes to public expressions of faith. See: For an encouraging Insight into God's provisions for our nation click the ‘Info’ button. Praise: and thank God for His continued presence in the midst of us. (Ps.132:15)
INSIGHT: Most Britons behind Christian’s in workplace
A new poll commissioned by Christian Concern to coincide with the launch of its Not Ashamed campaign revealed, ‘most Britons think Christians should be able to follow their conscience in the workplace without facing disciplinary action from their employers.’ The organisation and its sister group, the Christian Legal Centre, have been involved in the legal defence of numerous Christians penalised by their employers. Out of more than 1,000 adults polled by ComRes, seventy-three per cent agreed that the right to wear Christian symbols such as a cross in their workplace should be protected by law. Eighty-seven per cent felt it was wrong for healthcare workers to be threatened with the sack for offering to pray with patients. The poll’s findings are an indication that the attitudes of some politicians and employers are out of step with the feelings of the majority of the population when it comes to public expressions of faith. See: For an encouraging Insight into God's provisions for our nation click the ‘Info’ button. Praise: and thank God for His continued presence in the midst of us. (Ps.132:15)
Word of God, all 788,280 read out over 5 days
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has announced plans to read the Bible on stage in its entirety for the first time. Up to 20 actors will take turns to recite the Old and New Testaments from start to finish. With a total of 788,280 spoken words, the reading will take an estimated 69 hours. ‘As far as we can tell, we are the first theatre ever to have presented a full reading of the Bible,’ said a spokesman for the theatre, in Southwark. ‘We're starting on Palm Sunday and finishing on Easter Monday, simple, un-staged, and a rare opportunity to experience one of the most significant pieces of world literature in its entirety.’ The performance will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, the English translation published in 1611. Some 50 scholars chosen by the king created a unified Bible for England and a masterpiece of English literature. Praise: God that His very words will be spoken and will bring life. (Heb.4:12)
Word of God, all 788,280 read out over 5 days
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre has announced plans to read the Bible on stage in its entirety for the first time. Up to 20 actors will take turns to recite the Old and New Testaments from start to finish. With a total of 788,280 spoken words, the reading will take an estimated 69 hours. ‘As far as we can tell, we are the first theatre ever to have presented a full reading of the Bible,’ said a spokesman for the theatre, in Southwark. ‘We're starting on Palm Sunday and finishing on Easter Monday, simple, un-staged, and a rare opportunity to experience one of the most significant pieces of world literature in its entirety.’ The performance will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, the English translation published in 1611. Some 50 scholars chosen by the king created a unified Bible for England and a masterpiece of English literature. Praise: God that His very words will be spoken and will bring life. (Heb.4:12)
Assisted suicide Bill rejected in Scotland.
MSP’s were given a free vote yesterday, allowing them to vote according to their consciences rather than along party lines. The End of Life Assistance Bill was crushed by 85-16. Gordon Macdonald, of the Care Not Killing alliance said it was a fantastic result and a ‘victory for the most vulnerable in our community’. In rejecting the controversial legislation, he said MSP’s recognised that legalising assisted suicide would ‘seriously endanger public safety’ and had instead given a ringing endorsement to palliative care. ‘The sheer magnitude of the Bill’s defeat should settle this issue in Scotland for a generation,’ he said. ‘The key argument that decided this vote and the similar votes in the House of Lords in 2006 and 2009 is a simple one. The right to die can so easily become the duty to die.’ (See Prayer Alert 4710) Praise: God for this answered prayer. (Mt.10:30-31) More: http://www.christiantoday.com/article/scottish.parliament.rejects.assisted.suicide.bill/27178.htm
Assisted suicide Bill rejected in Scotland.
MSP’s were given a free vote yesterday, allowing them to vote according to their consciences rather than along party lines. The End of Life Assistance Bill was crushed by 85-16. Gordon Macdonald, of the Care Not Killing alliance said it was a fantastic result and a ‘victory for the most vulnerable in our community’. In rejecting the controversial legislation, he said MSP’s recognised that legalising assisted suicide would ‘seriously endanger public safety’ and had instead given a ringing endorsement to palliative care. ‘The sheer magnitude of the Bill’s defeat should settle this issue in Scotland for a generation,’ he said. ‘The key argument that decided this vote and the similar votes in the House of Lords in 2006 and 2009 is a simple one. The right to die can so easily become the duty to die.’ (See Prayer Alert 4710) Praise: God for this answered prayer. (Mt.10:30-31) More: http://www.christiantoday.com/article/scottish.parliament.rejects.assisted.suicide.bill/27178.htm
World: 500 mark in audio Bible translations
This month marks an exciting landmark in the world of audio Bible translation. ‘We have got to our 500th language that we have recorded,’ explains Bill Lohr with Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH). ‘About 4.6 billion people speak those languages in the world today.’ Beyond the fact that now billions of people, literate or not, could potentially access the Scriptures, the 500 mark has special meaning for FCBH. ‘The reason that's significant for us is that it puts us a quarter way to our goal, which is in 2016, we want to have 2,000 languages recorded. That will effectively be about 97 percent of the world's population.’ That is truly FCBH's heartbeat and passion: to provide every person, regardless of literacy or location, with the opportunity to access Scripture in their heart language. FCBH now has over 50 recording teams in 27 countries working on new translations to meet their 2,000 language goal by 2016. Praise: God that faith comes from hearing the word. (Ro.10:17)