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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>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</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>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</ref> According to the Christians they were obeying all laws and respected lawful request by the police offers at the time.<ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</ref> 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>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>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50409</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>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</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>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</ref> According to the Christians they were obeying all laws and respected lawful request by the police offers at the time.<ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=40929</ref> 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>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>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=50409</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.

 

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

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

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

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