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Police Arrested A Woman Who Silently Prayed Outside Abortion Clinic In England

by Christel Berns January 5, 2023

Police Officers did not hesitate to arrest a woman silently praying outside an abortion clinic in England and charged her with a Public Spaces Protection Order violation.

Woman’s Silent Prayers Outside Abortion Clinic

Isabel Vaughan Spruce is making headlines in Birmingham, England, as her thoughtful prayer became a means for police authorities to detain her. As reported by Faithpot, Birmingham authorities recently established a policy concerning abortion last September 2022. According to the statute, “any act or attempted act of approval or disapproval as it relates to abortion — including “verbal or written means” like “prayer or counseling” — is considered illegal.”

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Fox News shared the actual conversation between Isabel and the police before they arrested her. At first, the Officer asked what she was doing outside an abortion clinic. The Officer further probed her with questions until he finally asked, “are you praying?”

“I might be praying in my head, not out loud,” she replied.

Arrested

That’s when the Officer asked her to come with them to the police station voluntarily. They wanted to interrogate her regarding her violating the Public Spaces Protection Order.

But when Isabel refused to come with them, the Officer immediately declared that she was under arrest.

“You’re under arrest on suspicion of failing to comply with Public Spaces Protection Order,” said the police.

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Isabel shared her sentiments in an interview with Fox News after the incident. She recounted the entire ordeal and felt surreal that being arrested for her prayerful thoughts “has gone a step further.”

“Four times, I went and stood near the closed abortion center and silently prayed there,” she recalled. “And as you can see, the police came and asked me if I was protesting, which I wasn’t. They asked me if I was praying, and I said I might be silently praying; I was arrested.”

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The incident concerned both the pro-life and pro-choice advocates. Because the protest prohibition statute has allowed “the state to arrest people even for their thought.”

“…… it’s not necessarily about people who support abortion or don’t support abortion,” Isabel explained. “This is more to do with freedom of thought here. It’s even gone further than freedom of prayer. I mean, we all talk about the cancel culture and the concerns we have about
people being canceled [for] speaking in public.”

Let’s include Isabel in our prayers as she continues to face legal battles for her faithful prayers in saving the lives of women going through abortions.

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Reference | Faithpot

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Court Rules In Favor Of Police Officer Praying In Front Of Abortion Clinic

by Christel Berns March 15, 2022

written by Christel Berns

A police officer stripped of his police duties because he prayed in front of an abortion clinic while off-duty is finally vindicated.

Police Officer Reprimanded For Praying In Front Of Abortion Clinic

Officer Matt Schrenger is a loyal police veteran who has spent 13 years serving the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD). All was well in his duties until, in February last year, he unexpectedly experienced injustice. And it forced him to be on administrative leave for over four months.

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Apparently, on a Saturday morning, Matt stopped by in front of a closed abortion clinic to pray quietly. He was walking with his father on a public sidewalk off-duty when it happened. And the reports said that “he was wearing his uniform and carrying his gun but covered up by wearing his coat.”

Following the prayerful moment, authorities saw what he did through the surveillance cameras. They then reprimanded the officer, stripped him of his police powers, and placed him under investigation. Then he had to leave the force for over four months with pay, pending the investigation.

Injustice

According to WDRB-TV, the Kentucky state law and LMPD policy “forbids an officer from participating in any political demonstrations while in uniform.” But Chief Erika Shields argues that Officer Matt “made an effort to cover up his police uniform with his coat while he was in front of the clinic.” Hence, he didn’t commit any violation at all.

“The treatment of Officer Schrenger was particularly galling considering other Louisville police officers previously had marched. While on-duty and in uniform, in political protests that apparently were approved by the police department,” Heffron stressed.

Further, the Thomas More Society senior counsel also appealed unjust treatment toward Officer Matt. Since other officers had also participated in previous protests.

“The unfair discipline revealed undeniably content-based discrimination against Officer Schrenger’s personal pro-life views. And violated his First Amendment rights,” Heffron said. “He did not engage in any political protest on duty – he prayed quietly..”

But still, they punished him “for this peaceful, private behavior.” They treated him “very differently than other officers who had undeniably engaged in true political protest and activism..”

With the attorneys efforts to request open records, it revealed that “these other officers did not receive any discipline for their actions.”

Finally, authorities vindicated Officer Matt and allowed him to return to the force. The City of Louisville paid the LMPD officer “$75,000 to settle his federal lawsuit.”

“The City’s quick offer of $75,000 shows the City knows it committed a significant. And inexcusable violation of a loyal officer’s Constitutional rights,” remarked Thomas More Society Senior Counsel Matt Heffron.

Reference: CBN News

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March 15, 2022 0 comment

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Case Against Christian Man Arrested For Praying Outside Abortion Clinic Dropped

by Rhoda Gayle November 6, 2019

written by Rhoda Gayle

The case against the Christian man who was arrested for praying outside an abortion clinic in London, was dropped.

Praying outside an abortion clinic

On August 8, Christian Hacking was arrested by four London police officers and was imprisoned for eight. The man on the wheelchair was reported to have allegedly violated the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Prior to the arrest, police warned Christians who were praying outside the Marie Stops abortion clinic. However, he responded by saying that he would continue to pray.

A public spaces protection order

The PSPO in Ealing prevents pro-life campaigners from offering counseling or alternatives to abortion to women visiting abortion clinics. The Bill states that any person must not take part “in any act of approval/disapproval or attempted an act of approval/disapproval, with respect to issues related to abortion services, by any means. This includes but is not limited to graphic, verbal or written means, prayer or counseling.” It was the first in the country and has been in effect since April 2018.

Not enough evidence

The trial for Christian’s charges was due on November 5 at Uxbridge Magistrates Court. But Crown Prosecution Service has dropped his case, he no longer has to stand in the trial. The letter states that the charges could not continue because there is no “enough evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.”

It turns out that Christian, in his wheelchair, and another campaigner was sitting outside the designated ‘protest’ area near the clinic. But police statements show that “both males were sitting quietly on the grass.”

“My Christian faith calls me to defend the voiceless and what more peaceful way can I achieve this than through prayer. If abortion providers don’t want me praying outside their clinic they should buy the land and ring-fence it. Not arrest people for doing what they don’t like on public property,” Christian said.

“Pray more”

Christian Hacking didn’t regret what he has done, moreover, he urged the Christians to pray more.

“I do not regret what I did, and urge the Church to pray more, not less outside of clinics until the killing stops. Surely we, as a nation, can give women in a crisis something better than abortion. I care deeply about all the families who attend abortion clinics and will continue to do what it takes. No matter what, until this silent genocide of innocent children ends,” he added.

Reference: Christian Today

November 6, 2019 0 comment

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Woman Was About to Abort Her Baby When She Suddenly Bolted Out of the Clinic — Three Words Changed Everything

by GOD TV October 19, 2018

written by GOD TV

Mandy grew up in a Christian family. She was the perfect daughter and the “good girl” who almost never troubled her parents. She was told to do things the right way, and fit the role of being a “perfect Christian”.

That’s why when she knew that she was pregnant, she shuddered in surprise. Her work commitments, upcoming wedding, and her mother’s health crossed her mind. She just couldn’t have a baby at that moment!

Her boyfriend, Dan, also came from a Christian family. Although their parents were loving and supportive, they knew their families wouldn’t be pleased to see that they were having a baby without being married first.

“Being pregnant would mean that everyone would know who I really am,” Mandy said.

Mandy decided to abort the baby. They went to a clinic far from home because she couldn’t risk the chance of getting caught by someone she knew in an abortion clinic. Her boyfriend never supported her decision, but went with her to the clinic because he wanted to be by her side. Dan even tried to convince her multiple times that abortion wasn’t the only way.

When they arrived at the clinic, there was a sign that really stood out saying, “If You Believe, Leave.” Mandy did believe, and so she started asking herself, “So what was I doing here?”

She wanted to leave that place, but all she can think of was the embarrassment, shame, and judgment she had to face for being pregnant outside of marriage. That thought clouded her decision as she continued to walk inside the clinic. Dan gripped her hand and convinced her yet again that they didn’t need to go ahead with the abortion. She just kept walking.

“As I filled out paperwork in the office, I began to cry. Was I making the right decision? When my name was called I started to feel like I couldn’t breathe. I got up, but instead of going down the clinic hallway, I walked right outside. Dan followed me. I was so confused. Through tears I told him that I didn’t think I could go through with the abortion, but that I also couldn’t go through with the shame of a pregnancy. It felt like I had no options.”

And at that perfect time, she looked up and saw a beautiful purple bus. It had a phrase printed on the side that said, “You Have Options.” A woman near the bus was watching her and started approaching her. It seemed that the woman was used to situations like hers and the woman knew the thoughts Mandy was wrestling with in her head.

The woman invited Mandy and Dan inside the mobile unit. The atmosphere of the unit calmed her down, and she started sharing her story with the woman. They talked about her family, their beliefs, and her work situation. As they discussed Mandy’s case, they weighed the pros and cons of having the baby. Later, she realized that her concerns were manageable, some weren’t even legitimate concerns.

“I looked over at Dan. His head was hanging low and his hands were covering his face. He looked up and, with tears in his eyes, he firmly said, “We are not going to end the life of our child. We don’t kill our children.” He went on to challenge me by asking, “Why do we need to be so concerned about what others think anyways?”

It clicked!

And that is exactly what I needed to hear in that moment. I realized that what God says about me was so much more important than what others say about me.”

“From that moment on, my heart has been filled with relief and peace. We are so thankful for the counsel we received on the Stork Bus and the continual support we have found in the local pregnancy center.”

Reference: Savethestorks.com

This article was written by Le-Jovale Vallejo

October 19, 2018 0 comment