The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is hosting an international summit on religious persecution in Moscow in collaboration with the Russian Orthodox Church. The summit, called ‘The World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians,’ will be taking place from October 28 to 30, 2016. Franklin Graham announced on his Facebook page […]
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‘Named Person’ scheme would ignore parents, UK Supreme Court told
Originally published in The Christian Institute Parents would be ignored under the Named Person scheme, a QC has told the UK’s highest court today. Aidan O’Neill QC was speaking for The Christian Institute, CARE, TYMES Trust and the Family Education Trust in the case against the Scottish Government. A panel […]
Security increased for Asia Bibi following execution of Islamist assassin in Pakistan
Originally published in Cross Map Morning Star News is reporting that fears are growing over the security of the first Christian woman in Pakistan sentenced to death for “blasphemy” following the execution of Mumtaz Qadri, who assassinated her biggest advocate. Qadri was executed by hanging on February 29 for the […]
Why 30 000 pastors are invading Washington, DC, with prayer
Originally published in Charisma News UnitedCry DC16 is one of many calls to prayer, repentance and spiritual awakening rising in the nation. The difference with this one is that thousands of pastors from sea to shining sea are leading the charge from America’s capital. Inspired by Joel 2, the strategically […]
Jacob’s sheep are coming back home
“Let me go through all your flocks today and remove from them every speckled or spotted sheep, every dark-colored lamb” (Genesis 30:32). The largest flock of one of the most ancient breeds of sheep, the Jacob Sheep, is found today in, of all places, the Canadian town of Abbotsford in […]
Pakistan hangs bodyguard who killed ex-governor
Originally published in Fox News Pakistan on Monday (February 29, 2016) hanged the convicted killer of a former governor, shot in 2011 by his bodyguard who accused him of blasphemy, officials said. The execution triggered protests in several cities denouncing the hanging after some religious and political leaders, as well […]
UK Christian student expelled from social work course over views on marriage
Originally published in Christian Concern A Christian student has been removed from a university social work course after he made comments on his personal Facebook page in support of biblical teaching on marriage and sexual ethics. Following a ‘Fitness to Practise Committee’ hearing at Sheffield University, second year Masters student […]
Christian teens accused of mocking Islam are jailed for 5 years in Egypt
Originally published in The Christian Mail Three Christian teenagers have been sentenced to five years in jail by an Egyptian court after they were accused of mocking Islam. The three boys, ages 15 to 18, were sentenced Thursday in Egypt’s Minya province. They were charged last year with insulting Islam […]
Welsh church baptises 40 Muslim refugees
Originally published in Christian Today A Welsh church has celebrated an extraordinary baptismal service, remarkable both for the candidates and for the location. Tredegarville Baptist Church, located in Cardiff city centre, baptised 40 young adults in the cold February sea at the resort of Barry Island – and most of […]