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EXCLUSIVE: Pastor Paweł Chojecki: There will be an appeal against the verdict! Poles are the victims!

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Pastor Paweł Chojecki was today convicted for, inter-alia, insulting the religious feelings of Catholics, and insulting President Duda. The verdict is eight months of restriction of freedom in the form of community work. The judgment is not legally valid. Today, in the program Against the Tide LIVE, pastor Chojecki announced an appeal against the verdict. – The greatest harm that this judgment does is that it has already gone out to the public. I have been humiliated and stigmatized in front of the whole of Poland. The biggest victim of the verdict is the Polish nation, not me. It is our freedom that has been harmed! – said the editor-in-chief of Against the Tide TV.

 

Eunika Chojecka: What was your first reaction to today’s judgment?

Pastor Paweł Chojecki: I was prepared for this, but I accepted it with sadness. This is a very important message for every Pole – not just for me. It may sound strange, but I consider this a privilege. I have been a Christian since the times of communism, I converted [to Christianity] in 1986, (…) I was afraid that I would be prosecuted by the prosecutor, the Ministry of Public Security, or the courts. Thank God this did not happen. Now, in supposedly free Poland, I am not only dragged to the courts but also, I am subject to the court’s verdict. I think Christians know the testimony of the Apostle Paul from Phil. 1:29 “For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him but also to suffer for His sake.”

The fact that the Polish State will punish me for my beliefs and words… I have not experienced something like this in my life. I don’t think any pastor in Poland has been convicted of criticizing the dogmas of another church. Since God has given me the role of the first, I accept that. The judge also sent a clear signal to those who criticize the Catholic Church and the power of Law and Justice to be very careful about the words, because they will share my fate. There will be haters who will stalk your statements, there also will be the prosecutor’s office supervised politically by Minister Ziobro. And, as you see; there will be a verdict. It is also very strange that the judge in the justifications of the sentence said that this punishment is intended to make me think about how my dogmas are presented. As I understand it, the point is that I have to think about my Christian beliefs. I wonder how the Poles will react. Is it really the court’s job to shape the dogmas of the faith of Poles?

This is indeed the day of triumph for my enemies, who have been destroying my person, my family, for years. Some of them I know personally, once they were in my house, I preached the gospel to them. I hope that now they see what harm they have done not only to me but to the harm they have done to Poland – they have muzzled themselves because the restriction of freedom will also affect them. I hope for some in-depth reflection, perhaps their conversion (…)

Even if this judgment is overturned by the court of appeal, it has already been announced to the public. I have been humiliated and stigmatized in front of the whole of Poland. There is no going back from this, even if the court of appeal changes that judgment. The biggest victim of the verdict is the Polish nation, not me. It is our freedom and our state that have been disgraced.

Below, you will find comments on the verdict in the trial of Pastor Paweł Chojecki, made today, in Against the Tide LIVE.

Andrzej Turczyn, defender of Pastor Paweł Chojecki:

This is not a day of triumph, of contentment – it is more of a day of amazement about the content of this judgment. I do not agree with this judgment, I am disappointed, I am sorry and sad. I think that this case will continue, but (…) I believe that I have worked quite a lot on this case, and having listened to the oral arguments made initially by the Judge-Rapporteur, I am disappointed that the Judge did not in any way relate to this hard work, to the arguments that I have put forward myself in, note, I stress, 54 letters submitted to the court, and he has largely confined himself to repeating the arguments put forward in the indictment.

I would like this justification of the verdict, which was delivered today in Lublin, to be made publicly available. For all Poles to be able to get acquainted with what the judge-rapporteur initially said about why he convicts Paweł Chojecki. I think they may be a little shocked by it. This judgment will have an impact on what can be said in Poland. I think Poles should learn that the times are coming, that it will not be possible to say what one thinks.

Michal Hara, Head of the Legislative and System Department at the Ombudsman’s Office:

I think it is too early to talk about the possible effects of the judgment. I am aware of how the pastor receives a conviction, but it must still be remembered that this is an invalid judgment and, under the law, is a pastor, innocent man. Only a final decision of the court, the conviction, will break the presumption of innocence.

Prof. Krzysztof Kilian, Department of Ontology and Theory of Cognition, University of Zielona Góra, author of the counter-opinion to the expert opinion in the trial of Pastor Chojecki:

From what I know about it, in any literature on the subject, religious feelings have not been defined. If they have not been defined, it is difficult to talk about what has been offended, or what has not been offended. (…) There is exactly one definition in our Supreme Court that defines religious feelings as a mental state. The question arises, how can one offend someone else’s mental states? Mental states are physio-chemical processes, so it gets even better. (…) I have hypertension – some physicochemical processes occur and – is it also possible to offend them or not? (…) In fact, everyone can be accused of something like this. This is a very dangerous procedure.

What’s next? Pastor Pawel Chojecki finished the program Against the Tide LIVE saying:

Thank you very much to all those who have been with me during this time. My family, the crew, you as well. After all, the action #SupportPastorChojecki involved a few hundred people, numerous messages. This has been a great experience. I know we’re entering dark times. This is the [government’s] message: keep your trap shut! But the question now is: are Poles free people?

 

SEE pastor Chojecki’s statement on the process:

Who is Pastor Pawel Chojecki?

 

 

Pastor Chojecki sentenced to 8 months of restriction of freedom for criticizing Catholic Church and the President!

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Today, the District Court in Lublin issued a judgment in the case of Pastor Pawel Chojecki, editor-in-chief of Against the Tide TV, who has been tried for, inter alia, insulting the religious feelings of Catholics and insulting President Andrzej Duda. The pastor was sentenced to eight months of restriction of freedom in the form of 20 hours per month of community work and reimbursement of the costs of the trial – more than 20 thousand PLN. The judgment is not legally valid.

The prosecutor accused pastor Paweł Chojecki, editor-in-chief of Against the Tide TV, of insulting the religious feelings of Catholics, insulting Catholic objects of religious worship, praising the initiation of a war of aggression against communist North Korea, and insulting the Polish people and the President of the Republic.

Prosecutor Katarzyna Urban accused Pastor of, inter alia, insulting President Andrzej Duda with the terms “ram”, “traitor”, “coward”, “Dudas” or “sleeping agent”.

The allegations also include insulting religious feelings of Catholics by ridiculing and criticizing Catholic dogmas in calling the teachings on transsubstance idolaciation, or saying that the Fatima apparition is a denial of what we know the Word of God says about the Bible.

Andrzej Turczyn, the pastor’s lawyer, argued that public debate does not have to be pleasant and that the court should stand up for freedom of expression.

Many internet users have expressed outrage at the prosecution’s conduct and have also expressed their support for Pastor Paweł Chojecki, using the hashtag #SupportPastorChojecki.

Support also comes from abroad. Kind words for Pastor Chojecki came, inter alia, from: 

  • Solomon Yue, vice chairman and CEO of Republicans Overseas – an organization grouping members of the Republican Party living outside the US, 
  • Bob Kraft – an American pastor, Chen Guangcheng – a Chinese dissident, 
  • Chapman Chen – a founder of Hong Kong Bilingual News, 
  • Halmurat Harri Uyghur – a pro-freedom Uyghur activist, founder of UyghurAid
  • Art Thompson of the John Birch Society – the largest anti-communist organization in the world.

SEE pastor Chojecki’s statement on the process:

Who is Pastor Pawel Chojecki?

AGAINST THE TIDE TV NEWSLETTER – MAY 2021

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Law and Justice’s prosecutor demanding 10 months of prison for Pastor Chojecki! The verdict on June 10

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Today, another hearing took place in the trial of Pastor Pawel Chojecki. The prosecutor is demanding 10 months of prison, a fine and removal of content that would have harmed other people from the channel. The case has been adjourned until June 10, when the judge is expected to deliver a verdict. At today’s hearing there were final speeches, including one of Andrzej Turczyn, the defender of pastor Pawel Chojecki.

What is the case of Pastor Pawel Chojecki about?
Pastor Pawel Chojecki has been accused by the government prosecutor’s office of insulting the religious sensibilities of Catholics, insulting objects of Catholic religious worship, praising the initiation of a war against communist North Korea and insulting the Polish nation and the President of the Republic of Poland.
SEE pastor Chojecki’s statement on the process:

 

Who is Pastor Pawel Chojecki?

 

Finnish minister: I’m facing two years in prison for Bible verses!

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– The foundational rights are threatened when people stop using them. Everyone should be free to express their deeply held beliefs about important issues without fear of censorship or criminal sanctions – says Päivi Räsänen, former Minister of the Interior of Finland who is facing us to two years in prison for publishing Bible verses. We are presenting the most important parts of the interview as well and the full interview in the video.

You are accused of hate speech, because of a photo of Bible verses that you posted online. My first question is, can you tell us exactly what happened and what was your first reaction to the prosecutor’s actions? Is it the first time that something like this has happened in Finland?

Yes, it is the first time that it has happened in Finland. I now face three criminal charges for the same “crime”. […] I have to say that being criminally charged for voicing my beliefs feels very unreal and absurd. The decision of the prosecutor general was surprising, it was even shocking. I do not think I have committed any crime. And in all these cases the question is about the Bible’s teaching about marriage and sexuality. […]

The pastor of my church (his name is Paweł Chojecki), has also been taken to the court because of his activity online. The prosecutor claims my pastor has offended the religious feelings of Catholics. Now, having taken your case and my pastor’s case, how do you think Christians should act in today’s society? Do you think saying the truth should be limited only to what doesn’t make people feel bad?

We are living in times when the effect of Christian culture on the society is narrowing. The basic teachings of the Christian faith and Bible are no longer the views of the majority. This is what happens in Finland. Strong changes have happened since my childhood in the Finnish society. And I think that we are facing similar kind of challenges in other western countries also.

The foundational rights are threatened when people stop using them. I think that everyone should be free to express their deeply held beliefs about important issues without fear of censorship or criminal sanctions. It is especially important for us, Christians, who are called to lift up Jesus and the Bible. […]

What exact role has the Bible in your life?

Christian faith and the Bible are in the core of my whole life and work. I believe that every human being in the image of God and therefore the human value is always absolute. […] And when you ask about what role the Bible has in my life… I read it every day and I think that the core message is about Jesus, why He came and what He has done for all of us. […]

Are you planning to take actions to make the Finnish government modify the law so that other people will not fall into a situation like yours?

I think that it will be easier to answer this question after we see the result of the court. It is coming at the end of this year. The freedom of speech and religion – they are fundamental rights recorded in the Finnish constitution and, moreover, also in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But, however, the breaking of the Christian worldview is visible both in the societal discussions and in the decision making. […] It is important to remember that there is no universally agreed definition of hate speech. In fact, also in Finnish legislation, we don’t have that concept. But there are some forces that would like to have this concept also in Finnish legislation. […]

How would you encourage especially young Christians to spread the truth and the Gospel?

[…] I want to encourage Christians to use their internationally guaranteed right and speak up according to their faith. Democracy entails an inclusive political system, in which all groups can participate and all voices are heard. Regardless of the final outcome of my case, I myself intent to use my rights and trusting that the Bible is God’s Word and it is a solid foundation for the gospel to bring forth new life and win hearts. I want to remind that God wants to use us, Christians, to spread the message of the crucified, resurrected Jesus and that is why it is so important to also speak about the Bible and strengthen the trust upon the Bible.

“We need to find our balls” – a Czech politician about Russia

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How does the Czech Republic want to obtain compensation from Russia for blowing up a Czech ammunition depot and the death of two Czechs? What should be the reaction of Prague to the inclusion of the Czech Republic on the list of hostile countries by Russia? We talked about this and more with a Czech politician, mayor of the largest district of Prague, Ondřej Kolář, who in 2020 was one of the targets of Putin’s Russian agent for his anti-communist activities and had to hide in a secret location under the protection of Czech services.

Eunika Chojecka: The Russian authorities approved a list of “hostile states” which only included the United States and the Czech Republic. In a statement, the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that Moscow’s decision was another step towards worsening the relations not only with the Czech Republic but also with the European Union and its allies.

Ondřej Kolář: I think Russia is struggling. They know what they have done here in the Czech Republic and they know that their agents, members of their military, have blown up ammunition depot in 2014. Everything has come up now. Our secret service has brought quite some evidence to the parliament and to the government. When Russians are confronted with something like this, it is in their nature that they start kicking around. If you take a look at the Russian mentality and everything that has happened in the Soviet Union or in Russia in the past, they have no other option than to react this way. I think that being on the list together with the United States is something very good for the Czech Republic. We are in very good company. The United States is our biggest allies in the North Atlantic Alliance.

E.C.: Are you not afraid of the consequences of your activities towards Russia?

O.K.: No, I would say that it is not our activities towards Russia. It is Russian activities towards the Czech Republic. Russians very well know what they have done. What they committed is an act of violence against the Czech Republic. They have blown up a military depot here, ammunition depots in the Czech Republic. It was done by the members of the Russian military, by GRU the secret military service of Russia. And if they now accuse us of being violent or somehow being enemies of Russia, it is their interpretation. The only ones who are doing these steps of worsening the relations are the Russians.

They have put the Czech Republic on the list of enemies. It was not the Czech Republic who said that Russia is our enemy. They only said that Russians had done something bad and they should compensate us for what they had done. And the Russians’ reaction was: We will now pronounce you the enemy of the Russian and we will put you on the list along with the United States.

E.C.: The Czechs want compensation from Russia for the effects of an explosion in ammunition depots. Is there a chance to get this compensation? What do you think?

O.K.: Personally, I do not think there is a chance for success. But it does not mean that we should not try. Russia has to be put under pressure. We have to show them that this is not something that we and our allies will tolerate. If we do that, if we do not take concrete steps against Russia, then of course they will try it again.

E.C.: I am asking you about compensation because Poland can not get compensation from Russia after they had attacked Poland in 1939. From where do Czech politicians take their bravery to be so firm towards Russia?

O.K.: Our government has not made very concrete and strong steps against Russia. We have not asked the allies to help us so I think that the first step we need to do is change the government and start acting as a state that has self-confidence. It will be very hard because we have a president who is very pro-Russian and who tries to deny anything the Russian side does. […] I think that countries that have problem with Russia (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, baltic countries) we should work together and put European officials under pressure and try to convince them that this is something that should not be tolerated at all. Europe has to understand that Russia, on one hand, is a partner in economic ways, but on the other hand it is an enemy. Russia has pronounced one of the members of the EU as its enemy. The Czech Republic is now the enemy of Russia. If the EU does not realize that this is totally unacceptable, then any chances of change are lost.

So what I’m saying is… I will use a word that might be inappropriate, I’m sorry… The Czech Republic has to find its balls. We have to stand strong in our position. We have to make very strong diplomatic effort to convince our partners and allies in the EU and NATO that they should help us put Russia under pressure.

We have many things in common and I think we should create a group of states who very clearly will say that Russia is a big problem and will convince the EU that this problem should be dealt with. 

The Czech Republic for example will be representing the EU in a year I think. So we have a great chance of doing this. We have a great chance to show that the Russian side is actually fighting against the EU. […] We have to find our self-confidence first and then we have to (…) diplomacy strong to convince our partners to make clear and strong statements against Russia.

E.C.: Senate may accuse the Czech president of high treason after the Vrbetice scandal. We will consider the possibility of submitting a constitutional complaint on suspicion of treason. We now need to gather the necessary information and listen to experts’ opinions on this matter, said Milos Vystrczil, Speaker of the Czech Senate, quoted by TASS.

Do you know any details?

O.K.: Our government and our parliament have very strong evidence that the attack on the ammunition depot was performed by Russians. […] When you see your president doing this then of course you think: Who does he serve? Does he serve the Czech people or does he serve the Russians? Because if he were the president of the Czech State he would never have done such a thing. […]

E.C.: Your colleague Pawel Novotny said: „Our current president is very specific. He is closer to Russia than to the Czech Republic sometimes. In fact always.” Is that true?

O.K.: Well, I would say that our president is an old man, he’s unfortunately also an ill man, he has many medical problems, he’s also surrounded by people who have economic interests in Russia and China. And I would say that since our president is old and ill he doesn’t see everything that is going around him and he gives too much space to these people who have their own economic business in Russia. We are in the process of a nuclear power plant in the Czech Republic. We are in the middle of buying new military equipment. If you connect these things you see that people who surround our president have interests in these tenders(19:30?) As well and they try to push these things towards Russia. Unfortunately, we have the president who (how to say it politely? I cannot think of the right word) but to sum it up. Our president is not capable of being the president of the Czech Republic.

E.C.: Czech President Milos Zeman asked China for the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine. What do you think about this move of president Zeman?

O.K.: It’s against the policy of our government. We only use vaccines that have been accepted by the European authorities. As far as I know, neither Sputnik nor Sinopharm has been approved to be used in the EU. You can see in this example that our president is acting against the Czech Republic. He is pressing on the government to start using these vaccines that haven’t been approved to be used in the EU. He says we do not need the approval of EU authorities, we can approve them ourselves, we can get on the same path as Hungary which is using Russian vaccines […].

E.C.: Czech Senate passed a resolution backing Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization. Why does Czech Republic support Taiwan?

O.K.: We see Taiwan as a democracy in the region, as a democracy that is in danger by China. China has its own imperialistic needs, they see Taiwan as part of China, Mainland China. We see Taiwan as a partner not only in supporting democracy and human rights but also in economic ways Taiwan has made huge investments in the Czech Republic apart from China. The Czech Republic was officially visited by the Chinese president 3 or 4 years ago. They have promised huge investments in the Czech Republic and nothing has happened. If you compare Chinese and Taiwanese investments and actions in the Czech Republic you will very clearly see that Taiwan is doing much better. Taiwan is a democracy apart from China. I don’t see any reason why we should not cooperate and collaborate with Taiwan.

E.C.: Aren’t you afraid of communist China for your cooperation with Taiwan?

O.K.: Not at all. What could China do? Chinese investments in the Czech Republic are very low. Even if they say: “We won’t invest in the Czech Republic anymore”, then ok, that’s fine. We don’t need Chinese. It’s for certain that Taiwan is doing much better in the Czech Republic. Investments from Taiwan, economic action from Taiwan is much bigger in the Chech Republic than from China. If the few Chinese companies that are in the Czech Republic decide or are ordered to leave our market it wouldn’t be a big problem for us.

Pastor faces prison in Poland for “insulting Catholic feelings”! [WATCH THE VIDEO]

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

I am an evangelical pastor and an editor-in-chief of a Polish online Against the Tide TV.

A group of haters and the Polish prosecutor’s office have accused me of allegedly offending the religious feelings of Catholics in my sermons in my Protestant church. How? By criticizing the Catholic Mass and calling the Catholic Mary of Lourdes a ghost. They also added political allegations to the religious ones. I am also accused of allegedly insulting the Polish president and calling for a war with communist North Korea. The charges are absurd, but, imagine this, I’m facing up to 5 years in prison.

WATCH THE VIDEO:

The criminal trial is ongoing. Another hearing will be held on May 28. I’m afraid it may be the last one, and that I will be sentenced.

Most of you don’t know me, and you don’t know how to react to this information. I understand that.

I am asking for two things. First, pass on this information – to inform the public around the world – especially Christians – that one might go to prison in Poland for criticizing Catholicism in sermons and that the Polish Catholic authorities are trying to censor and limit a Polish pastor’s freedom to preach.

I am also asking you for prayer. Please, pray for strength for me and my Church. Also, pray for wisdom for the judge and a just judgment.

As a pastor and editor-in-chief of television, I defend everyone’s freedom of speech, including those with whom I disagree. As a church and television, we speak up for, among others, the followers of Falun Gong and Uighurs persecuted by communist China.

Should you wish to know more about my case, please click on the link in the description of this video. I will also be happy to answer your questions about the details of the case. You can contact me via [email protected]

And when you get to know my case, I will be grateful if you post a photo with the hashtag #SupportPastorChojecki.

Thank you with all my heart.

God bless you!

Pastor Paweł Chojecki, New Covenant Church in Lublin, Poland

Pastor Chojecki is facing imprisonment in Poland for criticizing Catholic dogma!

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Recently, the Polish media widely commented on the criminal trial of a Protestant pastor, Paweł Chojecki. The government’s Prosecutor’s Office has accused him of insulting the religious sensibilities of Catholics and insulting the President. Some journalists, as well as haters, have said many critical and even offensive words about him. But are they true? Who is Pastor Paweł Chojecki?

 

Pastor Paweł Chojecki. Raised as an atheist. As an adult, he decided to become a Christian.
Today, he is the pastor and founder of the New Covenant Church in Lublin. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Against the Tide TV, its magazine, and publishing house.
He graduated from the special university class in the Stanisław Staszic High School in Lublin, where he also met the love of his life and, now, his wife – Marzena. She was the answer to his first prayer to God.
In 1981, he participated in the preparation of the anti-communist teachers’ strike in Lublin. Shortly before the introduction of martial law, he also took part in the Independent Students Association strike at the Cracow University of Technology.
During their studies, he and Marzena developed their love for mountains. As students, they became Tatra Guides.
Even then, they dreamt of changing Poland and doing something extraordinary. After many disappointments in the student life and the first era of the Solidarity movement, they finally hit the right track. They discovered that before achieving great things in the public sphere, they must first change themselves!
It was then, in 1986, at “Wisła” Hall in Cracow, at the age of 23, that Paweł Chojecki made the most groundbreaking decision in his life. He realized that Jesus is not only a historical figure, but is also alive and close to everyone. It was then that I understood that Jesus died on the Cross to pay for my sins, to free me from eternal Hell. God said in the Bible that I will never earn salvation with good deeds, that the only one who can save me is Jesus – and that He wants to save me for free, regardless of what I do! And together with my wife, we asked Jesus to save us there and then, Pastor Chojecki says.
Immediately after turning to Jesus, Paweł Chojecki became involved in the activities of Fr. Blachnicki’s campus ministry and in American mission organization called Campus Crusade for Christ. He then became an active lay Catholic animator.
In 1988, along with his friends, he founded a Christian association called ‘Reconciliation’ in Lublin. They began publishing the monthly magazine of the same title and printing Christian books in limited editions.
However, he soon discovered that the Roman Catholic Church isn’t based on the Bible, but on human dogmas that contradict Scripture. He realized that it is not the Bible, but the Magisterium of the Church that is the highest authority in this organization, and that according to Catholicism, what Jesus did on the Cross of Calvary is not enough for salvation, but that sacraments and so-called good deeds are also needed.
In 1989, he decided to leave the Catholic Church.
He founded the Christian Community ‘Reconciliation’ and ran the Publishing House of the same name, which was already printing Christian literature professionally. At that time, Paweł Chojecki also translated books from English into Polish.
In 1996, he established the New Covenant Church in Lublin, which was then entered into the Register of churches and other religious associations.
In 2003, Paweł Chojecki began publishing the Christian social and political monthly ‘Against the Tide’ and became its editor-in-chief.
Paweł Chojecki embarked on a pioneering path in Poland by combining pastoral and political activities. He joined the free-market and conservative party, the Real Politics Union, which at that time was the most libertarian community in Poland. He became a member of the group’s Main Council and its spokesman. Along with Artur Góski, a Law and Justice MP, he organized a meeting of of RPU leader with Law and Justice leader Jarosław Kaczyński.
After a few years, however, he left the party after its leaders adopted a pro-Russian rhetoric.
In 2008, pastor Chojecki established Against the Tide TV.
8 years later, on February 1, 2016, Paweł Chojecki started a daily program on Against the Tide TV. The show is devoted to commenting on current topics. Initially, in terms of live viewership, the program was one of the most popular on YouTube, gaining from several thousand to several hundred thousand views. Holding the New Testament in front of the cameras became pastor’s hallmark. Since then, Against the Tide TV has already sent many thousands of copies of the New Testament in the whole country!
Against the Tide has become a grassroots patriotic organization. It’s not only a newspaper, a television, or an internet portal – it’s a community of people scattered all over the world, whose hearts beat for freedom and Poland! Those people are committed to devoting their energy, time, and funds for these values because Against the Tide is a medium that functions not thanks to taxes or state subsidies, but thanks to the support of its amazing viewers!
Although Paweł Chojecki graduated from the Cracow University of Technology, not a theological seminary, several thousand people listen to his sermons every week. He is involved in planting churches, overseeing the formation of over 20 communities in Poland and among the Polish community abroad.
His goal is to return to the good traditions of Poland from the times of the Golden Age and the Protestant Reformation when the Bible was the focus of the Polish elite, and freedom and tolerance were at the highest level in our history. He wants to achieve this by reaching Poles with the Gospel of Jesus about free salvation!
Pastor Chojecki initiated the Megachurch project, an initiative aimed at the evangelization of Poland which is based on four pillars: strong local churches, modern media, a Christian university and Christians in politics.
The motto of his ministry is, “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.” (John 2:17).
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AGAINST THE TIDE TV NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2021

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The trial of a Polish pastor accused of offending Catholics – continuation

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Yesterday, another hearing was held in the trial of Pastor Paweł Chojecki. The prosecution has accused him (the pastor of the New Covenant Church in Lublin and the editor-in-chief of Against the Tide TV), based on quotes taken out of context, of offending the religious sensibilities of Catholics, insulting the president, and praising the initiation of aggressive war with North Korea.
Inter alia, Marian Kowalski, who used to appear regularly on Against The Tide TV shows, testified at yesterday’s hearing as a witness.
Kowalski commented on the trial on his YouTube show:
“The case is ridiculous. If someone thinks they can save the People’s Republic of China from Paweł Chojecki, they are probably insane, although I do not know if Paweł Chojecki owns nuclear weapons. I was surprised to hear that the prosecutor’s office did not have any questions for me. Honestly, the accusations are stupid.”
The daughters of Pastor Chojecki (Eunika and Kornelia), as well as the head of Against the Tide news service, Cezary Kłosowicz, and entrepreneur Mariusz Michałek were also called on to testify.
For the trial, there was an expert appointed – professor Elżbieta Przybył-Sadowska from the Institute of Religious Studies at the Jagiellonian University.
The expert had previously stated that she did not see the pastor’s fault in the substantive sphere, but she found him guilty in the linguistic layer of the statement. She admitted that she had never watched any program, in which pastor Chojecki participated, in its entirety. She had only watched short fragments given in the indictment. The pastor’s lawyer indicated that dr hab. Przybył-Sadowska is not an expert in language matters.

 

See Pastor Chojecki’s sermon “How to drive Globalists out of our Churches?”

Who really is pastor Paweł Chojecki?

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