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===Harry Hammond===

===Harry Hammond===

[[Image:Hammond.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Harry Hammond]]]]

[[Image:Hammond.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Harry Hammond]]]]

In October of 2001, a 69 year old street preacher named [[Harry Hammond]] from Bournemouth, [[England]] was subjected to assault by a angry crowd of 40 people while he proclaimed his Christian views in the town center which included a call to repentance in respect to homosexuality.<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>  Mr. Hammond suffered from a type of autism making speaking with others difficult for him.<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>  Mr. Hammond was holding a sign bearing the words, "Jesus Gives Peace, Jesus is Alive, Stop Immorality, Stop Homosexuality, Stop Lesbianism, Jesus is Lord".<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>  

In October of 2001, a 69 year old street preacher named [[Harry Hammond]] from Bournemouth, [[England]] was subjected to assault by a angry crowd of 40 people while he proclaimed his Christian views in the town center which included a call to repentance in respect to homosexuality.<ref name="hammond">http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>  Mr. Hammond suffered from a type of autism making speaking with others difficult for him.<ref name="hammond" />  Mr. Hammond was holding a sign bearing the words, "Jesus Gives Peace, Jesus is Alive, Stop Immorality, Stop Homosexuality, Stop Lesbianism, Jesus is Lord".<ref name="hammond" />  

Two police officers arrived at the scene, there was a disagreement as to whether they should protect him or arrest him and eventually Mr Hammond was arrested but no violent members of the crowd were arrested.<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref> At the time there were complaints from homosexuals about the sign which called for repentance in regards to homosexuality.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3724/is_200205/ai_n9117665</ref>

Two police officers arrived at the scene, there was a disagreement as to whether they should protect him or arrest him and eventually Mr Hammond was arrested but no violent members of the crowd were arrested.<ref name="hammond" /> At the time there were complaints from homosexuals about the sign which called for repentance in regards to homosexuality.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3724/is_200205/ai_n9117665</ref>

Subsequently, Harry Hammond was charged and prosecuted and fined under the Public Order Act 1986.<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>  Sadly, Mr Hammond later died and despite a posthumous court appeal stating that Mr. Hammond should have the right to freedom of religion and the freedom to express his beliefs, it was ruled that Harry Hammond had acted unreasonably in holding up a sign he knew to be offensive.<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>  A further appeal to the [[European Court of Human Rights]] was also dismissed.<ref>http://www.christian.org.uk/rel_liberties/cases/harry_hammond.htm</ref>

Subsequently, Harry Hammond was charged and prosecuted and fined under the Public Order Act 1986.<ref name="hammond" />  Sadly, Mr Hammond later died and despite a posthumous court appeal stating that Mr. Hammond should have the right to freedom of religion and the freedom to express his beliefs, it was ruled that Harry Hammond had acted unreasonably in holding up a sign he knew to be offensive.<ref name="hammond" />  A further appeal to the [[European Court of Human Rights]] was also dismissed.<ref name="hammond" />

===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> 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>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">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>

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>

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" />

===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]] 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]] 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>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">http://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>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>  

*According to [[WorldNetDaily]]: "A website featuring comments by, for and about "principled conservatism" is being investigated by the Canadian government, and could be fined or ordered shut down for some postings about [[Islam]] and homosexuality....The Human Rights Commission is appointed to investigate complaints that "hate speech" or other illegal activity has been detected, and issue rulings or recommendations to the national Human Rights Tribunal, which has yet to find any defendant innocent in such a case."<ref>http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56826</ref>  

*According to [[WorldNetDaily]]: "A website featuring comments by, for and about "principled conservatism" is being investigated by the Canadian government, and could be fined or ordered shut down for some postings about [[Islam]] and homosexuality....The Human Rights Commission is appointed to investigate complaints that "hate speech" or other illegal activity has been detected, and issue rulings or recommendations to the national Human Rights Tribunal, which has yet to find any defendant innocent in such a case."<ref name="web" />  

*A Swedish hate crimes law was used to convict Pastor [[Ake Green]], who preached that homosexuality is a sin, to one month's prison.<ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54260</ref>

*A Swedish hate crimes law was used to convict Pastor [[Ake Green]], who preached that homosexuality is a sin, to one month's prison.<ref name="diss" />

*WorldNetDaily reported the following regarding the famous St. Patrick's involving homosexual and [[abortion]] activists:

*WorldNetDaily reported the following regarding the famous St. Patrick's involving homosexual and [[abortion]] activists:

*[[Time Magazine]] reported the following incident regarding the [[Roman Catholic Church and Homosexual Activists|Roman Catholic Church and homosexual activists]]: "In San Francisco gay activists smeared handprints in paint and hung posters depicting sex acts in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and the archdiocese chancery."<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,959419,00.html''In A Rage over AIDS''], Time Magazine (online), Monday, Dec. 25, 1989 By ED MAGNUSON</ref>

*[[Time Magazine]] reported the following incident regarding the [[Roman Catholic Church and Homosexual Activists|Roman Catholic Church and homosexual activists]]: "In San Francisco gay activists smeared handprints in paint and hung posters depicting sex acts in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption and the archdiocese chancery."<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,959419,00.html''In A Rage over AIDS''], Time Magazine (online), Monday, Dec. 25, 1989 By ED MAGNUSON</ref>

*A British couple were told they were denied the chance to adopt because it was determined that their Christian religious faith might 'prejudice' them against a homosexual child put in their custody.<ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54260</ref>

*A British couple were told they were denied the chance to adopt because it was determined that their Christian religious faith might 'prejudice' them against a homosexual child put in their custody.<ref name="diss" />

*In March of 2000 in New York City, a pastor was compelled to remove a billboard display from a city street because it violated the city’s pro-homosexual anti-discrimination law. The billboard simply quoted Leviticus 18:22: “Thou shall not lie with mankind as with womankind. It is abomination.”<ref>http://www.traditionalvalues.org/pdf_files/Homosexuality101.pdf</ref>

*In March of 2000 in New York City, a pastor was compelled to remove a billboard display from a city street because it violated the city’s pro-homosexual anti-discrimination law. The billboard simply quoted Leviticus 18:22: “Thou shall not lie with mankind as with womankind. It is abomination.”<ref>http://www.traditionalvalues.org/pdf_files/Homosexuality101.pdf</ref>

*The [[First Baptist Church in Gravois Mills]] was vandalized and threatened by homosexual activists and received obscene phone calls. An [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent refused to list the incident as a [[hate crime]]. The incident involved an anti-homosexuality [[Bible]] verse on the churches' sign.<ref>[http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=17075 Pastor finds FBI unresponsive to homosexual activists' threats], Bob Baysinger, ''Baptist Press'', Nov 13, 2003.</ref>

*The [[First Baptist Church in Gravois Mills]] was vandalized and threatened by homosexual activists and received obscene phone calls. An [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent refused to list the incident as a [[hate crime]]. The incident involved an anti-homosexuality [[Bible]] verse on the churches' sign.<ref>[http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=17075 Pastor finds FBI unresponsive to homosexual activists' threats], Bob Baysinger, ''Baptist Press'', Nov 13, 2003.</ref>

*According to WorldNetDaily: "Already in the United States, Catholic Charities of Boston halted all adoption operations in the state after being told under Massachusetts' pro-'gay' nondiscrimination law, only agencies that placed children in homosexual-led households would get licensed by the state." <ref>http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54260</ref>

*According to WorldNetDaily: "Already in the United States, Catholic Charities of Boston halted all adoption operations in the state after being told under Massachusetts' pro-'gay' nondiscrimination law, only agencies that placed children in homosexual-led households would get licensed by the state." <ref name="diss" />

*Five Christians in St. Petersburg, Florida which included two pastors were arrested at a homosexual rally for merely stepping onto the public sidewalk instead staying caged in their officially designated "free speech zone."<ref>http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56702</ref>

*Five Christians in St. Petersburg, Florida which included two pastors were arrested at a homosexual rally for merely stepping onto the public sidewalk instead staying caged in their officially designated "free speech zone."<ref name="wndken" />

*In Elmira, New York police arrested seven Christians for praying in a public park where a homosexual festival was getting started.<ref>http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56702</ref>

*In Elmira, New York police arrested seven Christians for praying in a public park where a homosexual festival was getting started.<ref name="wndken" />

*[[George Will]] wrote the following regarding a [[Social Work|social work]] student:

*[[George Will]] wrote the following regarding a [[Social Work|social work]] student: