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London, England, Jun 4, 2008 / 07:24 pm (CNA).-
British police said they will not apologize to two Christian preachers who were threatened with arrest by a Muslim police officer for preaching Christianity in Muslim communities in the city of Birmingham.

According to the Telegraph, the incident occurred last February when Christian ministers Arthur Cunningham and Joseph Abraham were handing out leaflets and speaking with four Muslim youths about Christianity in Birmingham. Naeem Naguthney, a Muslim police community support officer told them to cease-and-desist from preaching to Muslims and threatened to charge them with a “hate crime.”

"He said we were in a Muslim area and were not allowed to spread our Christian message," Cunningham told the Telegraph. "He said we were committing a hate crime by telling the youths to leave Islam and said that he was going to take us to the police station."

Abraham, an Egyptian-born Muslim who converted to Christianity, told the Telegraph his experience confirms Anglican Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali's controversial statement that parts of Britain have become "no-go" areas.

Comments: 10

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Published by: Patrick
Hanover PA USA 06/15/2008 03:10 PM EST

When the government tells you not to do the will of God, the only choice is to disobey the government. Throw me to the lions. I will obey Christ.

Published by: Brian
Indianapolis, IN, USA 06/07/2008 04:09 PM EST

The last time I checked, Neo-nazism opposes liberalism.

Published by: Rick
USA 06/07/2008 01:00 PM EST

HORRIBLE! They were just trying to save their soul from their demonic barbaric "religion". Turning Muslims into Christians should be in the interest of national security anyways.

Published by: Mike
United Kingdom 06/06/2008 10:45 AM EST

The UK has been in the grip of an extreme left wing Government. Don't be fooled by our ex-Prime Minister, Mr. Blair, while he was with G Bush, his Government was building the Marxist state. There is also the problem that the Catholic Church in the UK has very weak leadership.

Published by: jennifer
mumbai 06/06/2008 01:17 AM EST

As Christians we are really one gutless bunch. what is wrong with the British Police, pampering Naeem Naguthney who as a police officer is himself brandishing hate at the two evangelists. perhaps he is afraid of losing his own kind to christianity. perhaps he does not know that christianity is all about LOVE!?

Published by: Gabriel
New York/USA 06/05/2008 07:36 PM EST

And in Canada, Christianity has been declared a HATE CRIME by the government through Canada's fascist neo-nazi Human Rights Commission. What's next? Crucifixions and Lions?

Published by: Brian
Indianapolis, IN, USA 06/05/2008 01:56 PM EST

People, please don't exploit this news to promote anti-immigrant political parties.

Published by: matt
san antonio 06/05/2008 03:00 AM EST

I must suggest Christians and Atheist to read this book "The End of Reason" by Dr. Ravi Zacharias. This book forces the reader's mind to do the critical thinking that is so lacking in Christianity today. It should also be considered required reading for the atheist who has never really looked at a logical argument for the existence of God, or the Christian who has never really critically analyzed his own faith. Check out more information on The End of Reason here

Published by: Mal
Perth, Western Australia 06/04/2008 10:40 PM EST

I s Britain still s free country?

Published by: Sam
USA 06/04/2008 08:34 PM EST

DISGUSTING !! No wonder so many people dislike islam and muslims. They want everything THEIR WAY !

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