Articles by Chris Eyte
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Police in England have dropped a four-month criminal investigation against a street preacher whom they arrested and jailed for eight hours following allegations of “hate speech” regarding Islam and transgender ideology. -
Irish lawmakers reject effort to remove remaining abortion barriers
Irish lawmakers voted down a bill Tuesday intended to remove remaining barriers to abortion access, in a proposal criticized by the leader of the national evangelical alliance as “cynical” and “dishonest.” -
French Senate rejects assisted dying bill; Christian groups urge lawmakers to uphold decision
French senators rejected an assisted dying bill Monday (May 11) that alarmed pro-life advocates because it proposed prison terms and heavy fines for anyone accused of influencing patients away from euthanasia. Christian groups opposing the legislation are now urging the National Assembly to uphold the Senate’s decision when the bill returns for another reading. -
Canadian evangelicals commend Alberta province for adding safeguards to medical assistance in dying law
Alberta has passed legislation adding safeguards to medical assistance in dying (MAiD) in a move praised by evangelical leaders. -
IFES launches podcast series on Generation Z
The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) launched a new podcast series on Thursday, May 7, aimed at helping the global church understand and engage Generation Z. -
Church leaders launch Mapping Migration report on Europe
As European nations finalize preparations for a major shift in migration policy this June, church leaders gathered in Bucharest in April warned that faith communities must prepare for a “new phase” of humanitarian need. -
Pastor in Northern Ireland fined for preaching near abortion clinic
A Northern Ireland court on Thursday (May 7) fined a retired Baptist pastor for preaching at a worship service near an abortion clinic, a move the minister called a “dark day for Christian freedom.” -
Finnish MP Räsänen appeals ‘hate speech’ conviction to European Court of Human Rights
Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen announced Thursday (May 7) she is appealing a Supreme Court of Finland “hate speech” conviction to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). -
EFC urges Canadian policymakers to support people with mental illness, not expand assisted dying eligibility
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has told policymakers that plans to expand Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for mentally unwell patients “fundamentally devalues human life and normalizes suicide.” -
Church of the Nazarene launches Ireland Partnership to support church planting, ministry
The Church of the Nazarene has launched a new church planting and theological education strategy for the island of Ireland, aiming to strengthen ministry efforts across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. -
Political candidate in UK wins damages for discrimination against him as Christian
The Liberal Democrat party in the United Kingdom this month agreed to pay damages of at least £250,000 ($337,250) to former BBC journalist David Campanale for unlawful discrimination against him for his Christian beliefs. -
UK church to appeal ban on street preaching
A church in England will launch an appeal on Friday (May 1) after authorities issued a ban to the entire congregation on preaching in a city center.
