(The Christian Institute) — The U.K. Supreme Court has confirmed that it will sit in Belfast to hear arguments in the Ashers Baking Company case.

It will be the first time the court has ever sat in Northern Ireland.

Supported by The Christian Institute’s Legal Defense Fund, Ashers is defending itself from a lawsuit brought by the taxpayer-funded Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI).

Starting on April 30, 2018, five of the UK’s most senior judges will consider initial arguments ahead of the possible appeal. It had been originally scheduled for the autumn of 2017, but has now been confirmed for spring next year.

Continue reading this story >>

Become a Christian News Network Supporter...

Dear Reader, has ChristianNews.net been of benefit and a blessing to you? For many years now, the Lord has seen fit to use this small news outlet as a strong influential resource in keeping Christians informed on current events from a Biblical worldview. With much compromise and many falsehoods in modern-day Christianity, we strive to bring you the news by keeping Christ and His word in focus. If you have benefited from our news coverage, please prayerfully consider becoming a Christian News supporter by clicking here to make a one-time or monthly donation to help keep the truth of God's word widely and freely published and distributed. May Christ continue to be exalted through this work!