Pastor convicted under Northern Ireland abortion buffer zone law for preaching outside hospital
Pastor Clive Johnston, 78, was convicted under Northern Ireland's Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act on Thursday for holding an open-air Sunday service outside Causeway Hospital in Coleraine in July 2024. Johnston did not mention abortion in his sermon, which consisted of preaching John 3:16 and sharing his faith testimony. He was fined approximately $610 and now has a criminal record; he is expected to appeal.
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