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==Eleven Christians Arrested at a Homosexual Event==

==Eleven Christians Arrested at a Homosexual Event==

In 2004, eleven Christians, who have been dubbed the "[[Philly 11]]", were arrested at a [[Philadelphia]] event promoting homosexual-rights and some of the charges were felonies.<ref name="wndphilly">http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</ref> Among those who were arrested were Arlene Elshinnawy, a 75-year-old grandmother of three, and Linda Beckman, a 70-year-old grandmother of 10 who were arrested for sharing their faith on the public sidewalk.<ref name="wndken">http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56702</ref>

In 2004, eleven Christians, who have been dubbed the "[[Philly 11]]", were arrested at a [[Philadelphia]] event promoting homosexual-rights and some of the charges were felonies.<ref name="wndphilly">https://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</ref> Among those who were arrested were Arlene Elshinnawy, a 75-year-old grandmother of three, and Linda Beckman, a 70-year-old grandmother of 10 who were arrested for sharing their faith on the public sidewalk.<ref name="wndken">http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56702</ref>

The Christians were preaching from the Bible regarding homosexuality and a group of homosexual activists confronted the Christians and attempted to drown out their message with whistles.<ref name="wndphilly" /> According to the Christians they were obeying all laws and respected lawful request by the police offers at the time.<ref name="wndphilly" /> In 2005, after national publicity led to widespread criticism of the arrests (especially the heavy penalties being threatened) a judge dismissed all criminal charges.<ref name="wndphilly2">http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50409</ref> In 2006, a United States federal judge ruled the group of homosexuals could not dismiss a lawsuit against the homosexual activist group Philly Pride Presents which was brought against them by the Christian protestors.<ref name="wndphilly2" />

The Christians were preaching from the Bible regarding homosexuality and a group of homosexual activists confronted the Christians and attempted to drown out their message with whistles.<ref name="wndphilly" /> According to the Christians they were obeying all laws and respected lawful request by the police offers at the time.<ref name="wndphilly" /> In 2005, after national publicity led to widespread criticism of the arrests (especially the heavy penalties being threatened) a judge dismissed all criminal charges.<ref name="wndphilly2">https://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50409</ref> In 2006, a United States federal judge ruled the group of homosexuals could not dismiss a lawsuit against the homosexual activist group Philly Pride Presents which was brought against them by the Christian protestors.<ref name="wndphilly2" />

==Other Incidents Involving Homosexuality and the Repression of Religious Liberty==

==Other Incidents Involving Homosexuality and the Repression of Religious Liberty==

*The [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church Riot|Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]] was an egregious case of homosexual activists terrorizing a San Francisco church. Louis Sheldon was a guest speaker when the [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church Riot|Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]] occurred.  [[Christianity Today]] reported the following regarding the Hamilton Square Baptist riot incident: "Although [[Louis Sheldon|Sheldon]] has had his home painted with graffiti and his office littered with manure by radical homosexuals, this is the first time he was targeted at a church. According to Peter LaBarbera, editor of the Lambda Report, a California-based newsletter that monitors the homosexual movement, the incident represents a trend toward increased militancy among homosexual activists."

*The [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church Riot|Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]] was an egregious case of homosexual activists terrorizing a San Francisco church. Louis Sheldon was a guest speaker when the [[Hamilton Square Baptist Church Riot|Hamilton Square Baptist Church riot]] occurred.  [[Christianity Today]] reported the following regarding the Hamilton Square Baptist riot incident: "Although [[Louis Sheldon|Sheldon]] has had his home painted with graffiti and his office littered with manure by radical homosexuals, this is the first time he was targeted at a church. According to Peter LaBarbera, editor of the Lambda Report, a California-based newsletter that monitors the homosexual movement, the incident represents a trend toward increased militancy among homosexual activists."

*In [[Canada]] and [[France]] legislators have been fined for publicly criticizing homosexuality.<ref name="diss">http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54260</ref>

*In [[Canada]] and [[France]] legislators have been fined for publicly criticizing homosexuality.<ref name="diss">https://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54260</ref>

*In Canada a printer was fined several years ago for refusing a pro-homosexual printing contract that he said violated his traditional Christian beliefs.<ref name="web">http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56826</ref>  

*In Canada a printer was fined several years ago for refusing a pro-homosexual printing contract that he said violated his traditional Christian beliefs.<ref name="web">http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56826</ref>