Christians facing trouble for airing public views

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Sep 2023
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Christians facing trouble for airing public views

King Lawal (left) and Ryan Williamson (right)

A councillor who was suspended by the Tory party and ‘cancelled’ by other organisations on the basis of one tweet is to take legal action.

King Lawal, a North Northamptonshire councillor and businessman, tweeted: ‘Pride is not a virtue but a sin’. He was promptly suspended for 21 days and is reportedly being investigated by Conservative headquarters. Afterwards, he said: ‘What I said was Biblically sound and a protected expression of the Christian faith’.

The full tweet said: ‘When did Pride become a thing to celebrate! Because of Pride, Satan fell as an arch Angel [sic]. Pride is not a virtue but a Sin. Those who have Pride should Repent of their sins and turn to Jesus Christ. He can save you #PrideMonth #Pride23 #PrideParade.’

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