Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church of Edmonton was just carried off to jail in hand and ankle cuffs for preaching…
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BREAKING: Pastor James Coates of GraceLife Church of Edmonton was just carried off to jail in hand and ankle cuffs. The condition of his release is that he cannot preach. His wife/kids are not allowed to see him.
The 1st Canadian pastor to be jailed for holding a church service pic.twitter.com/AKMPVWgFXw
— Jeremy (on Theology) (@TheologyJeremy) February 17, 2021
This was his final sermon this Sunday: "Directing Government To Its Duty" (Romans 13:1-4) https://t.co/384eC6C8lx
— Jeremy (on Theology) (@TheologyJeremy) February 17, 2021
To hear Pastor Coates explain his philosophy and reasons for continuing to preach you can watch this interview on @CrossPolitic by @GMRench https://t.co/OJ1Gjy5sKJ
— Jeremy (on Theology) (@TheologyJeremy) February 17, 2021
This is a message from Pastor James' wife (posted by @ChrisHuff). pic.twitter.com/qgcDHypyOk
— Jeremy (on Theology) (@TheologyJeremy) February 17, 2021
For those who want to keep a close eye on this story.@MikeHovland was co-pastor with James at Gracelife (before planting himself). He'll keep you up to date.@SheilaGunnReid is a journalist who has been attending on Sunday AM services at Gracelife and is doing great work.
— Jeremy (on Theology) (@TheologyJeremy) February 17, 2021
Some more details here if anyone’s interested:
— President of No New Normal (@treehousetim) February 17, 2021
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