John 3:16
Coverage of John 3:16 in the Nexus archive.
- Pastor convicted for preaching John 3:16 near hospital files appeal, warns of free speech precedent
A retired pastor, Clive Johnston, was convicted under Northern Ireland's buffer zone law for preaching near a hospital and is appealing, arguing it violates free speech and religious liberty. The law prohibits influencing access to abortion facilities within 100 meters. His legal team claims the conviction infringes on human rights.
- Bible verse leads to trial in Europe. Growing crackdown threatens our US-UK values
A 77-year-old retired pastor, Clive Johnston, is on trial in Northern Ireland for quoting a Bible verse near a hospital in a 'buffer zone' where abortions occur. Prosecutors claim his message might have 'influenced' individuals accessing abortion services, despite him not mentioning abortion. The case reflects broader European and UK trends of restricting public Christian expression, drawing criticism from the U.S. State Department as a violation of shared U.S.-U.K. values like free speech.
- US monitoring ‘concerning’ UK prosecution of retired pastor who preached John 3:16 near hospital
A retired UK pastor, Clive Johnston, faces criminal charges for preaching John 3:16 near a hospital under Northern Ireland’s 2023 abortion law. The U.S. State Department expressed concern, citing potential violations of free speech and religious liberty. A bodycam video shows police warning Johnston about preaching in a 'safe access zone' near Causeway Hospital.