[CS-FSLUG] CHRISTIANS FACE 47 YEARS IN PRISON

[Don Parris]

On Wed, 5 Jan 2005 14:49:34 -0500, Fred A. Miller <fmiller at lightlink.com> wrote:
> PENNSYLVANIA CHRISTIANS FACE 47 YEARS IN PRISON FOR READING THE BIBLE IN
> PUBLIC
> 
> What we have been saying has now happened. You cannot quote what the
> Bible has to say about homosexuality in public or you will be charged
> with a "hate crime." Philadelphia is only the beginning. If we fail to
> take a stand here, this "crime" will soon be applied across America.
> 
> In the 27 years of this ministry, I have never witnessed a more
> outrageous miscarriage of justice than what is happening in
> Philadelphia. Four Christians are facing up to 47-years in prison and
> $90,000 in fines for preaching the Gospel on a public sidewalk, a
> right fully protected by the First Amendment.
> 
> On October 10, 2004, the four Christians were arrested in
> Philadelphia. They are part of "Repent America." Along with founder
> Michael Marcavage, members of Repent America-with police
> approval--were preaching near "Outfest", a homosexual event, handing
> out Gospel literature and carrying banners with Biblical messages.
> 
<SNIP>

O.k.  I stand corrected.  I had just told my wife over Christmas
weekend that we would see persecution _within_ the next 10-20 years. 
I see now that I'm about three months behind the times. I also told my
daughter she would likely see me jailed for my beliefs.


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