By World Watch Monitor The Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, has added his voice to those calling for an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. After a visit to the London cathedral of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Prince Charles said he was “deeply […]
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Penalty reduced for burning Bible
Originally published in Agenzia Fides An Egyptian appeals court has rejected the appeal of Imam Ahmad Abdullah Mahmoud against his imprisonment and sentencing for burning a Bible. This was announced by Egyptian sources consulted by Fides Agency. The Salafi preacher’s appeal, however, has had the effect of reducing the sentence […]
Utah ban on polygamy overturned
Originally published in Christian Today The US District Court of Utah has overturned the state’s prohibition on bigamy, effectively legalising polygamy in the process. The ruling was the result of a case brought by Kody Brown, 44, and his four wives, Meri, 42, Janelle, 44, Christine, 41, and Robyn, 34. […]
Opposition parties form coalition to challenge ANC
Five opposition parties, including two Christian parties, have formed a coalition called the Collective for Democracy to contest the general elections next year, they announced yesterday (Tuesday, December 17). The alliance partners are the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), the United Christian Democratic Party (UCDP), Congress of the People (Cope), […]
New court move against StarSat porn
Application based on ”Scientific evidence’ that pornography harms society Compiled from reports by Tech Central and mybroadband The broadcasting of pornography by StarSat (formerly Top TV) is facing a new court challenge from an organisation which says it has scientific evidence that pornography harms society. Non profit human rights organisation,’Cause […]
Open Doors to release 2014 Worst Persecutors list on January 8
Open Doors will release its 2014 World Watch List (WWL) of 50 countries that are the worst persecutors of Christians on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2013 during a press conference in Washington, D.C. Open Doors is an international ministry which has been supporting and strengthening persecuted Christians for almost 60 years. […]
Texas passes ‘Merry Christmas’ law
Originally published in Gateway News Texas has become the first state in the US to pass laws legally protecting the celebration of Christmas. Under the new law, schools, and other public institutions will be able to hold Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa parties, without fearing lawsuits inspired by political correctness. The […]
Christianity spreading rapidly among middle, upper castes and youth in emerging ‘New India’
Originally published in Charisma News Christianity in India is growing at a rapid rate among middle- and high-caste Indians and young people, according to Unfinished magazine, which examines social, economic and cultural trends in the “new India.” The current “remarkable receptivity to Christ” across the entire spectrum of Indian society, […]
New constitution gives Egyptian Christians the right to build churches
Originally published in Urban Christian News Egypt’s Christians will have more freedom under the new constitution currently being drafted, according to a Protestant leader who sits on the Constitutional Committee. According to Christianity Today, the new document is less biased towards Islam and gives Egypt’s high court the power to […]
Jesus most significant person in history — Wikipedia-based study
Originally published in The Christian Post Jesus Christ has been named as the most significant person in human history ever, according to a new rankings system that based its listing on Wikipedia data. The list was created by analyzing the impact a figure has had on people’s opinions over history. […]