Originally published in CBN News While the war between Israel and Hamas is focused in Gaza, its impact is expanding and is now affecting the birthplace of Jesus at a key time of year. Christmas won’t be celebrated as usual in Bethlehem. The city’s municipality announced the traditional Christmas decorations […]
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Christian dance group disqualified from competition for challenging gender identity
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian dance group in Barbados has been disqualified from a national competition over its performance piece challenging gender identity ideology. Praise Academy of Dance Barbados created a piece called ‘Speak Life’ which portrays a 15-year-old girl’s struggle with her gender identity before reading the […]
Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples
Originall published in The Christian Post The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination’s stance on same-sex relationships. The Bishop of Oxford proposed the amendment for these trial services, […]
SA MPs vote to close embassy, break ties with Israel
The South African House of Assembly yesterday passed a non-binding resolution calling for breaking of diplomatic ties with Israel. A motion to close the Israeli embassy, proposed by the EFF and amended by the ANC, who both accuse Israel of war crimes and genocide, was carried by 248 to 91 […]
Amidst war in Gaza hundreds come to Christ after dreams of Jesus
Originally published in Christianheadlines.com Numerous Muslim men in Gaza came to Christianity in recent days after seeing Jesus in their dreams in what is being described as a “miracle,” according to a new report from underground Christians in the region. The report was first posted online by author and Christian apologist Michael […]
European Union condemns Hamas’ use of “human shields” in war against Israel
Originally published in Worthy News. All 27 European Union member states have signed a joint resolution condemning the Hamas Palestinian terror group for using hospitals and civilians in the Gaza Strip as “human shields” in its war against Israel, the Associated Press reports. Israel has long asserted that Hamas terrorists […]
Hundreds of thousands rally for Israel in Washington DC to combat outbursts of antisemitism
Originally published in CBN News More than a month into Israel’s war against Hamas hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the US capital in support of the Jewish state. Tuesday’s rally comes after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that shut down streets in major cities and included outbursts of antisemitism […]
Finnish politician cleared again of hate speech charges for sharing Bible views
Originally published in CBN News A Finnish politician who faced a years-long legal battle for sharing her biblical views on sexuality has been found not guilty of hate speech for sharing a Bible verse, among other expressions. Dr Päivi Räsänen, a member of Finland’s parliament whose religious freedom plight made […]
650 000 attend outreaches in Nicaragua, thousands of conversions, healings
Two US mission organisations have been ministering in Nicaragua this year in an attempt to reach multitudes with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As reported by CBN News, Missionary Britt Hancock of the organisation “Mountain Gateway,” along with Evangelist Nathan Morris and Shake the Nations Ministries, have taken on God’s calling […]
Christianity growing despite world’s worst persecutions, new report says
Originally published in CNA A new report from a Christian advocacy group says that Christianity continues to thrive and grow despite brutal repression and attempts by governments, groups, and individuals across the world to quash the faith. The 2023 Persecutors of the Year report was released this month by the advocacy group […]