Law Proposed in Israel’s Knesset Would Criminalize Sharing the Gospel

JERUSALEM, Israel – A bill introduced by two ultra-Orthodox of members of Israel’s Knesset would make it a criminal offense to persuade anyone to convert to another religion. The two lawmakers are part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition, and they have been introducing versions of the law for years. The Knesset bill would strengthen an existing law that makes it a crime to give anything of value to persuade anyone to change their religion and proselytizing to anyone under 18 years of age. Read the full story from CBN’s Chris Mitchell: Download the free CBN News App: SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: What’s coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: Like us on Facebook: Like us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Contact News Editors: Questions about other CBN programs: Questions about supporting CBN? (and) Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews