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Foster Challenges Church Rules at 83

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Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jun 1, 2026
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Summary

An 83-year-old veteran minister, Reverend Ivan Foster—once of the DUP and jailed with Ian Paisley—boldly challenges his own church, the Free Presbyterians, accusing leadership of violating their own rules. He’s daring them to expel him, while fellow minister David Linden also faces disciplinary action. With a storied past and unwavering convictions, Foster’s defiance has ignited debate across the denomination and beyond, revealing deep tensions over church governance and integrity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f133ddee346b5ffc