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22/08/2012
Face-Kicking Faith Healer Denied UK Entrance Ahead Of Portadown Meeting
A controversial Canadian preacher who has been videoed claiming to cure people by kicking them in the face has been refused entry into the UK, ahead of being due to speak at a meeting in Portadown.
The Home Office confirmed today that Todd Bentley had been refused entry.
A spokesperson said: "The government makes no apologies for refusing people access to the UK if we believe they are not conducive to the public good.
"Coming here is a privilege that we refuse to extend to those who might seek to undermine our society."
He had been invited to preach in Portadown next month at The Christian Centre on Tandragee Road.
In an online video he tells a congregation that the "gift of faith" guides his actions.
At one event, he says, he wanted to treat a disabled lady, when the Holy Spirit told him "kick her in the face with your biker boot".
Mr Bentley continues: "And just as my boot made contact with her nose, she fell under the power of God."
Today he wrote on his website: "I am deeply saddened by the recent decision of the UK government regarding my entry into the country. At this point, we are thankful to God for the support from our friends in the UK who truly love Jesus and embrace the supernatural, faith and healing. Please continue to stand with us in prayer regarding this decision and our return to the UK."
(NE)
The Home Office confirmed today that Todd Bentley had been refused entry.
A spokesperson said: "The government makes no apologies for refusing people access to the UK if we believe they are not conducive to the public good.
"Coming here is a privilege that we refuse to extend to those who might seek to undermine our society."
He had been invited to preach in Portadown next month at The Christian Centre on Tandragee Road.
In an online video he tells a congregation that the "gift of faith" guides his actions.
At one event, he says, he wanted to treat a disabled lady, when the Holy Spirit told him "kick her in the face with your biker boot".
Mr Bentley continues: "And just as my boot made contact with her nose, she fell under the power of God."
Today he wrote on his website: "I am deeply saddened by the recent decision of the UK government regarding my entry into the country. At this point, we are thankful to God for the support from our friends in the UK who truly love Jesus and embrace the supernatural, faith and healing. Please continue to stand with us in prayer regarding this decision and our return to the UK."
(NE)
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