Originally published in Fox News China’s blueprint for national security in Hong Kong puts pro-democracy activists, including pastors and religious leaders, at risk of being extradited to and tried in mainland China, a Christian persecution watchdog warns. A draft of the new national security laws was passed by China last […]
Originally published in Religion News Service. A satellite television broadcaster in the Middle East is using its unique platform to show that Christians are not a threat as angry protesters attack churches and some blame Christians for Covid-19. After a recent arson attempt on a church in Istanbul — Turkey’s […]
Originally published in Church Times Eastern Orthodox leaders have urged the Turkish government to abandon plans to turn the ancient basilica Hagia Sophia, now a museum, in Istanbul, Turkey, into a mosque, if approved by the country’s highest court in early July. “This is a masterpiece of architectural genius, globally […]
Originally published in Christian Today MPs have approved the UK Government’s extreme abortion framework for Northern Ireland despite widespread opposition in the province. The new regulations were passed by 253 votes to 136 in the House of Commons, meaning that the fight against the changes now heads to the Northern […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute. A US bishop has continued to defend the biblical position on sex and marriage during a disciplinary hearing, where he stands accused of “failing to conform” to the Episcopal Church’s backing for same-sex marriage. The Bishop of Albany, William Love, is accused of breaking […]
By Ryan Zepeda — Originally published in God Reports Because he didn’t much believe in prayer, Roy Davidson declined when some men on a missions trip offered to pray for his sharp ulcer pain. “Well, gosh, these are just common guys,” he thought to himself, as narrated in a CBN […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]