Parliament’s second house, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), adopted the controversial Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill (Hate Speech Bill) during its plenary sitting today, reports Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) in a press release, The bill, which according to FOR SA criminalises […]
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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 […]
Gratitude and the power of counting your blessings
Sponsored post from the MDNTV blog From the plains of South Africa to the farthest reaches of the globe, in a world that is all too often negative, finding the power of gratitude has never felt more essential. Wrapped within the famed verses of Psalms 103:1-2 is the key – […]
Muslim sets wife on fire for becoming Christian
Originally published in The Christian Post A woman in eastern Uganda has been hospitalised with serious burns after her Muslim husband discovered she had converted to Christianity and set her on fire, area sources said. Hajara Namwase, a 32-year-old mother of three children in Kenkebu village, Budaka town, is still […]
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 […]
Sudanese raids condemned as war crimes
Originally published in Church Times A church used by two different Christian congregations has been destroyed in the shelling of Sudan’s second largest city, during the continuing conflict between the Sudanese military and a paramilitary faction. The Church of Our Saviour, in Omdurman, which dates back to the 1900s, and was […]
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 […]
Transforming a Nation: Discipling a nation — Can nations be discipled?
In today’s episode of her twice-weekly podcast Transforming a Nation, Janet Brann-Hollis Janet discusses how to find a nations destiny through “discipling the nation”. The blessing of life and creative destiny of the nation elevate every people group and sector of society. Each week we will be publishing the latest episode […]
Worship Awake releases new EP ‘Awake’ with single ‘My Worship Awakes’
Worship Awake is releasing a new EP, Awake today with a single My Worship Awakes that was born in a time of worship when Stella (Christelle Combrinck) saw a vision of Jesus on fire, reaching out and inviting her to take His hand. Founder of the worship movement that has […]
SA Christians called to stand with Israel at Cape Town, Pretoria prayer events
South African Christians are urged to participate in prayer rallies — in Sea Point, Cape Town on Sunday November 12 and in Pretoria on Sunday November 19 — to stand in solidarity with Israel after the nation suffered brutal attacks by Hamas on October 7. “We’re hoping to have churches […]
