Originally published in CBN NEWS. Despite an Islamic government that systematically harasses and imprisons Christian converts and indoctrinates its youth into Islam, Christianity is growing at unprecedented rates in Iran. Islamic Clerics are warning against the spread of Christianity, authorities are routinely targeting house churches, and conversion to Christianity is […]
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Committee adopts Bill that threatens conscience rights of civil marriage officers
During a committee meeting yesterday evening, the Select Committee on Security and Justice adopted the contentious Civil Union Amendment Bill which proposes removing rights of civil marriage officers to object to presiding over unions that violate their conscience or sincerely-held beliefs. The committee’s decision followed a media announcement yesterday by Human […]
Baptist president denounces ‘hijacked’ BLM group, but says it honours Jesus to say ‘Black Lives Matter’
J D Greear, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention in the US on Tuesday, implored Southern Baptist members to accept and promote that “black lives matter” as a Gospel issue but criticised the Black Lives Matter organisation in his 2020 presidential address to church members. Speaking from his office […]
At least 81 killed in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria; civilians shot, bodies run over
Originally published in The Christian Post. Authorities in the Borno state of Nigeria said Wednesday that at least 81 people were killed in an attack on a nomadic community believed to have been carried out by militants aligned with the Islamic extremist groups Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa […]
Joel Osteen says George Floyd death was ‘turning point’ for him
Originally published in WND Popular televangelist and author Joel Osteen, who pastors a Houston megachurch, says the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers marked a ‘turning point’ for him. And for the nation, which he says must do better. “I know we can do better. […]
Victory in Constitutional Court is ‘great reset for SA’ — Michael Louis
By Dr Michael Louis Today’s victory in the Constitutional Court heralding the constitutional right of independents to stand is a big victory for courageous civil society and the long-standing fight for giving power back to the people. It’s a game changer ! It is encouraging to know that civil society […]
‘We’ll keep fighting’: Meet the man who challenged SA’s lockdown regulations
By Nonkululeko Njilo — Originally published in Times Live Reyno de Beer has become a household name after the David vs Goliath victory on Tuesday that saw him challenge the government’s lockdown regulations and the High Court ruling that many were invalid and unconstitutional. The father-of-two, born in Edenvale, Johannesburg, […]
‘Conscience rights under attack as parliamentary legal advisers mislead MPs again’
By Cause For Justice Parliament is considering a legislative proposal that has major implications for human rights in general and in particular, the rights to equality, human dignity and freedom of conscience, religion and belief.[i] The Civil Union Amendment Bill (the Bill)[ii] proposes the removal of civil marriage officers’ right to conscientious objection[iii] – a […]
As ‘voice of oppressed’, Church should be preaching ‘Black Lives Matter’ loudest – Mmusi Maimane
Originally published in Daily Maverick. The tragic killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin a fortnight ago has sparked anti-racism protests across the world, shining a floodlight on the continued systemic racism and police brutality that African-Americans disproportionally face. Organised under the “Black Lives Matter” banner, the […]
Scores saved, healed at intersection where Floyd was killed
Originally published in CBN News. The world has witnessed violent protests and peaceful demonstrations for nearly two weeks following the death of George Floyd. But we’ve also seen testimonies of faith and love among Christian brothers and sisters, revealing that there is no racial division in Christ. Now the streets […]