South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in BBC.com A Pakistani court has overturned the death sentence of a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy, a case that has polarised the nation. Asia Bibi was convicted 2010 after being accused of insulting the prophet Muhammad in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence […]
Originally published in Christian Headlines Lauren Daigle made her Ellen debut on Tuesday when she took to The Ellen Show stage to perform the hit song Still Rolling Stones from her new album. On Tuesday, award-winning Christian artist Lauren Daigle appeared on The Ellen Show, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, and […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Thirteen Christians were reportedly tortured by authorities in Sudan, leaving one vomiting and bleeding in critical condition, before they were released on Monday. The Christians that were tortured include the 12 that were arrested by the Sudan National Intelligence and Security Services in Darfur […]
Originally published in IOL The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has spoken out weeks after private dagga use was legalised in South Africa in September. Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana of SACC, said last week various church federations met to discuss the pastoral implications of the Constitutional Court legalising dagga. “This […]
With fresh calls for the regulation of churches, inspired by the harrowing rape trial in Port Elizabeth involving Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso, we publish an article by Pastor Ray McCauley who says he is heading up a process aimed at achieving regulation of religion by church and religious leaders. The […]
Originally published in Charisma News Prolific author and speaker Eugene Peterson died Monday. He was 85. “During the previous days, it was apparent that he was navigating the thin and sacred space between earth and heaven,” according to his family. “We overheard him speaking to people we can only presume […]
Originally published in CBN News Several newer Christian music artists picked up the top prizes at the 2018 Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards. But the song that captured the hearts of Christians across the country, expressing the unstoppable love of God in a profound new way, stole the show. “Reckless […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute Canada has become the second country in the world to legalise cannabis (dagga) for recreational use. Retailers have already begun selling marijuana on the high streets, with Canadians queueing overnight to be among the first to buy the potent drug. It was claimed legalisation […]
Originally published in SACC News The shocking cross-examination ordeal of courageous rape victim Cheryl Zondi in the Omotoso trial has prompted the South African Council of Churches SACC to urge justice authorities to establish special courts for rape cases to protect rape survivors, says the SACC in a media statement […]
South Africa was brought into dramatic focus at the recent CAP 2018 Conference in Miami, Florida, when Shawn Bolz, a prominent United States prophet and author, had a significant word for the nation as well as words of knowledge for a Southans at the event. Saying that he felt he […]