Originally published in Christian Post Former US President George W. Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair should be tried as war criminals, Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican Archbishop of South Africa, wrote Sunday. “The immorality of the United States and Great Britain’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, […]
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Pakistan imam held in ‘blasphemy girl’ case
Originally published in theSundaily A Pakistani cleric who accused a young Christian girl of blasphemy in a case that sparked international concern was remanded in custody Sunday on suspicion of evidence-tampering and desecrating the Koran. The girl, Rimsha, has been held in prison since being arrested in the poor Islamabad […]
Global Leadership Summit 2012 Countdown: Meet the speakers — Condoleezza Rice
ABOUT THE GLS The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day event designed to inspire and equip Christian leaders for the sake of the local church. Founded 18 years ago by Willow Creek Community Church Senior Pastor Bill Hybels, the GLS has trained and inspired more than a million leaders all […]
Standing where Jesus stepped was bigger than walking on moon — Neil Armstrong
Originally published in Virtue Online (via Contact Online Weblog) Neil Armstrong went to be with the Lord on Friday (24th August). He was a great American. He was a devoted Christ follower. Of course, you wouldn’t know about Armstrong’s Christian faith from the obituaries published by such bastions of liberal […]
Cameron van der Berg Avenue, Siziwe Ndlovu Street on the cards?
The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) has asked the Government to name streets after South Africa’s 2012 Olympic champions. “While Government is busy renaming streets and some facilities after people who fought against apartheid in different ways, the ACDP hereby appeals to them to consider honouring these Olympic champions by […]
Global Leadership Summit 2012 Countdown: Meet the speakers — Bill Hybels
ABOUT THE GLS The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day event designed to inspire and equip Christian leaders for the sake of the local church. Founded 18 years ago by Willow Creek Community Church Senior Pastor Bill Hybels, the GLS has trained and inspired more than a million leaders all […]
City of Cape Town “warns” pro-life activists
A standoff has developed between the City of Cape Town and Christian pro-life activists over a sticker campaign in Parow. The City has warned the pro-lifers that they will be prosecuted for contravening the Outdoor Advertising and Signage By-law if they continue to place “Value Life” stickers over illegal abortion […]
Scottish Catholic Church continues urgent protest as same-sex marriage looms
Originally published in Christian Post In its latest attempt to counter the government’s desire to legalize same-sex marriage, the Scottish Roman Catholic Church staged a day of protest on Saturday, reading out loud a “strong-worded letter” in support of traditional marriage to over 500 churches. “The church’s teaching on marriage […]
Namibia mulls relaunch of Bible classes in schools to counter ‘moral decay’
Originally published in Christian Post Namibia is considering reintroducing Bible studies in public classrooms in order to combat the rising problem of alcohol and drug abuse that some say is eroding the country’s moral values. The Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) in Namibia said that it is time for the […]
Prayer vigil shuts down UK brothel
Originally published in Charisma News Elyse knew she needed to do something. After having been in a community outreach program at OM Lifehope for the last nine months, busy with ministry, her world was turned upside down by a DVD she watched one night. On the subject of human trafficking, […]