Pastor James McConnell: Trial begins over Islam broadcast

[barryqwalsh]

The trial of an evangelical preacher accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam has begun.

Pastor James McConnell denies two charges relating to a sermon he gave in a Belfast church last year.

Belfast Magistrates' Court heard that Pastor McConnell called Islam "satanic" and "heathen".

His remarks were made at the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in north Belfast in May 2014 and were streamed online.


Pastor James McConnell: Trial begins over Islam broadcast - BBC News

 

[Compost]

So he was charged and is being tried for stating his opinion.

 

[TNHarley]

No surprise there if you consider the location.