# James McConnell

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Freedom to preach "Islam is satanic" from a church pulpit is hailed as "a victory for the gospel"

“It is not the task of the criminal law to censor offensive utterances.”

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Jan 5th 2016, 2:52 PM

Over 1000 turn up at court to support pastor behind 'satanic Islam' comments

James McConnell was charged over a sermon he gave last year.

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Aug 7th 2015, 9:08 AM

NI pastor charged over a sermon in which he branded Islam 'satanic'

First Minister Peter Robinson involved himself in the controversy by defending Pastor James McConnell.

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Jun 18th 2015, 8:57 AM

Peter Robinson: I was misinterpreted when I said I'd trust Muslims 'to go down to the shops for me'

The North’s first minister has been criticised for his comments in defence of a controversial pastor’s sermon.

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May 29th 2014, 1:03 PM

Arrest made after man shot dead by two masked men in Derry

The 48-year-old suspect is also being questioned about a shooting incident in Feeny in 2004,

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Jul 22nd 2013, 11:30 AM