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Baptist preacher accused of breaching abortion ‘buffer zone’, even though he never mentioned abortion

Baptist preacher accused of breaching abortion ‘buffer zone’, even though he never mentioned abortion
Pastor Clive Johnson
ET staff writer
ET staff writer
25 March, 2025 2 min read

A retired Baptist minister in Northern Ireland is facing a criminal prosecution for preaching a sermon based on John 3:16 near the edge of an abortion buffer zone, even though he never mentioned the issue of abortion.

Pastor Clive Johnston, former President of the Association of Baptist Churches in Ireland, is facing two charges under the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act.

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