Originally published in The Christian Post The Israeli Antiquities Authority, Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Macquarie University of Sydney, Australia, have announced the discovery of what they believe is the biblical city of Ziklag, the Philistine city in which according to the Bible the young David took refuge from King […]
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UK report urges sanctions on countries that persecute Christians
Originally published in Aleteia A report commissioned by the British foreign secretary has found that Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the the world, and recommends that sanctions should be imposed on the perpetrators of this oppression. The report, compiled by Philip Mountstephen, the bishop of Truro, and commissioned […]
Small Georgia church performs 8 000 baptisms in 17 months
Originally published in Charisma News In 30 years of ministry, Pastor Todd Smith says he’s never seen God show up the way He has the past 17 months at Christ Fellowship Church in Dawsonville, Georgia in the United States. He says God’s power has obliterated cancers, swept away disease, shattered […]
Christian doctor lost job after refusing to identify a bearded man as ‘madam’
Originally published in The Telegraph A Christian doctor lost his job in a government department after he refused to refer to “a six-foot-tall bearded man” as ‘madam’, a tribunal heard. Dr David Mackereth, 56, claims he was sacked as a disability benefits assessor by the Department of Work and Pensions […]
Christian author asks for help, prayers after fake book sales on Amazon
Originally published in The Christian Post Tish Harrison Warren, a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, asked her supporters for help and prayers on Monday after learning from her publisher, Intervarsity Press, that Amazon had […]
Cricket World Cup nations with very little religious freedom
Special report by Open Doors SA The 2019 Cricket World Cup is moving toward a climax and many of us have chosen our favourite teams (though sadly the Proteas are out of the competition) and cricketers around the world. A shocking reality is that half of the countries (five) participating […]
‘I think he is an angel’ — Doctor who charges what patients can afford inspires stranger to raise funds
Originally published in News24 A Bloemfontein doctor’s many acts of kindness inspired a complete stranger to create a crowdfunding campaign for him. Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, 56, who has been nicknamed “The Walk-in Doctor”, opened his practice in June and has always dreamed of helping people, irrespective of whether they can […]
New social media commandments challenge users to act more like Jesus online
Originally published in CBN News Anyone who has been on any social media network for any length of time knows it can be a depressing place filled with bullies and naysayers eager to attacking, often typing away behind the crutch of anonymity. The Church of England, however, is hoping to […]
Australian Govt to introduce religious discrimination law in wake of Folau case
Originally published in The Christian Institute Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his Government is set to introduce new laws on religious liberty, following the case of Israel Folau. The sports star was fired by Rugby Australia in May for a social media post quoting the Bible which was deemed […]
‘We love Jewish heritage’: British Home Secretary makes historic visit to Western Wall
Originally published in CBN News The United Kingdom’s Home Secretary Sajid Javid visited the Western Wall this past Monday. It was the first time a senior official of the British government has visited the holy site in 19 years. Javid grew up in a Muslim home and said his father […]