A borough in England may soon make being a vocal Christian punishable by law.
I guess that kind of diversity isn't their strength.
A Labour Party-run council in England has sparked outrage by proposing a sweeping injunction that could imprison Christian street preachers for up to two years over claims of causing 'offense' or 'distress.'
Rushmoor Borough Council, covering Farnborough and Aldershot, has faced accusations of attempting to criminalize Christians for preaching, praying and distributing Bibles in public spaces.
Britain: From the premier nation in the Christian West to outlawing Christianity because it's offensive … in just a few short generations.
England has fallen, ladies and gentlemen.
At least Christians in the borough are fighting back:
The council initially applied for the injunction in February, citing complaints about noise, public disruption and distress caused by street preachers. Under the proposed terms, Christians would be banned from praying for individuals without prior consent, handing out religious leaflets or Bibles by hand, and laying hands on people in prayer — even with permission, according to The Telegraph.
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After an intervention by the Christian Legal Centre (CLC), street preachers represented by the legal group have managed to temporarily halt the attempts. The council also postponed a court hearing that would have sealed the injunction's terms.
Still, the borough would like to outlaw any evangelism, prayer, or distributing bibles in public. Punishable by jailtime. All for being "offensive."
But if another certain religion has a stabbing-people problem, they just outlaw the knives.
Rushmoor Borough Council defended its actions by pointing to a high volume of complaints from residents and local businesses about the ‘behavior' of street preachers. Common grievances included the use of portable PA systems, loud amplification and messages that some found offensive or upsetting.
In one instance, a member of the public claimed that Christian preaching created a 'non-inclusive environment.' Another complained that hearing religious messages had 'ruined their day.'
Oh no! Hearing the truth of Jesus ruined your day! I guess the Christians should be THROWN IN JAIL!
Just a reminder:
‘…but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.' - 1 Cor. 1:23-24
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