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Karl Gustel Wärnberg
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Biden ambassador pick a wealthy LGBT activist linked to ‘hostile takeover’ of religion
August 24, 2021
Denver Newsroom, Aug 23, 2021 / 03:00 am U.S. President Joe Biden’s choice for ambassador to Switzerland is Scott Miller, a leading figure at the LGBT advocacy patron The Gill Foundation. The foundation has funded groups that have split Christian denominations and threatened religious freedom in the U.S. Miller’s same-sex partner is Tim Gill, a
Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern
March 09, 2021
Over 51% of voters backed the measure in a March 7 vote. The ban on facial coverings in public places does not mention Islam directly but was presented as a burqa ban. It would also affect protesters who wear ski masks and bandanas. The ban exempts venues that are religious institutions, facial coverings used for health reasons and masks used for traditional Carnival celebrations.
Swiss bishop: no last rites for those seeking assisted suicide
December 08, 2016
The number of euthanasia deaths in Switzerland rose by a third last year
Swiss Christian nursing home must allow assisted suicide
October 26, 2016
A Christian nursing home in Switzerland must allow assisted suicide or lose its charitable status
Theresa May’s choice of holiday is a reassuring sign for Britain
August 12, 2016
Mountain holidays are biblically inspired and have been the refuge of several saints – not least St Pope John Paul II
Assisted suicides in Switzerland more than double in the last five years
March 09, 2016
The number of suicides have gone from 416 cases in 2011 to 1,004 last year
Swiss Church to set up counselling centre for Basel’s 3,000 prostitutes
November 20, 2015
Service was inspired by Pope Francis's call to go out to the marginalised
Pope to visit Rome’s Jewish community
November 17, 2015
Pope Francis will be the third pope to visit Rome's synagogue
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