Originally published in Church Times THE persecution of Christians around the world has reached “genocidal” proportions, and needs a response on the scale of the abolitionist or climate-change movements to raise awareness, a conference of politicians, bishops, and charities concluded. One in every seven Christians is facing discrimination and persecution daily — much of […]
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Concern over ‘anti-Israel’ views of new World Council of Churches leader
By Tali Feinberg — Originally published in South African Jewish Report Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein has called on South African Reverend Professor Dr Jerry Pillay to “retract statements accusing Israel of apartheid and calling for a boycott of the Jewish state” after Pillay was elected general secretary of the […]
US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade: states can ban abortion
Originally published in CBN News The US Supreme Court has overturned its 1973 landmark Roe v Wade decision that legalised abortion nationwide for nearly 50 years. The ruling came in the case of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case challenged Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, and whether it was unconstitutional. It was enacted […]
World swimming body revises transgender rules to protect women competitors
UPDATE: World rugby follows swimming example — Transgender players banned from women’s international rugby league Originally published in The Christian Post World swimming’s governing body, FINA, has decided to prohibit some men who identify as female from participating in women’s competitions. However, some say the new policy is misguided and […]
SA Friends of Israel denounces UN report blaming Israel for conflict with Palestinians
‘Apartheid’ label has become antisemitic tool, says Olga Meshoe-Washington South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) published an open letter this week denouncing the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry (COI) report that blamed Israel’s “perpetual occupation” for the ongoing conflict with the Palestinians. In the letter, addressed to […]
SA well represented at UK conference on “better way” for world health
WHO overreach addressed at post-conference gathering The ground-breaking “Better Way conference” on global health issues was held in Bath, UK from May 19 to 22. Sixty five experts from various nations presented and hosted at the conference and hundreds of delegates physically attended the conference while thousands participated online. The […]
OM acquires new ship, Doulos Hope
Missions organisation OM has purchased a new ship, the 3.37 gross ton Doulos Hope, to complement the larger 12.519 gross ton Logos Hope. “Together with OM leaders and partners around the world, we have been praying and considering how we can increase the effectiveness of ship-based ministry and in response, […]
Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 3
This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner” Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 1 Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 2 Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 3 […]
Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 2
This is post 2 of 3 in the series “Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner” Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 1 Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 2 Samuel Murrombe: from gangster to international soul winner — Episode 3 […]
Court dismisses hate speech charges against Finnish MP who quoted Bible
Originally published in CBN News A court in Finland today dismissed all charges of hate speech against a Christian member of Parliament and a Finnish pastor, after they shared what the Bible teaches about homosexuality. On trial were Finnish lawmaker and former interior minister Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana […]