Originally published by International Christian Concern International Christian Concern (ICC) has learnt that at least eight Egyptian Christians from the Minya province have been abducted since January 25, 2014. The abductions, thought to be carried out by members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), are just a handful among the hundreds […]
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Obama affirms Jesus as his Savior and Lord, stands for religious freedom
Originally published in God Reports At the 62nd annual prayer breakfast Thursday morning, President Barack Obama confirmed his faith in Christ and took a strong stand for religious freedom around the world, encouraging prayers for imprisoned pastors in Iran and North Korea. The First Lady and Vice-President Biden attended the […]
Scotland Becomes 17th country to approve same-sex marriages
Originally published in Charisma News Scotland voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday(February 4, 2014) to allow same-sex marriages, becoming the 17th country to give the green light to gay marriage despite opposition from its main church organizations. The Scottish government, which will hold a referendum on independence from Britain in September, said […]
Syrian Christians fear annihilation, seek US help
Originally published in CBN News Syrian Christian leaders are asking the United States to help preserve Christianity in the war-torn country. On Monday, a delegation of Christian leaders from Syria will talk about the situation at the Heritage Foundation. They already have been saying that without outside help, Christians in […]
Thousands of Syrian Muslim refugees coming to Christ
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in God Reports One result of the Syrian Civil War is that 2.1 million refugees have fled the violence and taken refuge in Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan, often living in miserable conditions. But Christian groups ministering to the exiles report thousands responding to […]
Tens of thousands march for end of abortion in Washington on Roe anniversary
Originally published in Lifesite News Tens of thousands of pro-life activists endured frigid temperatures and a snow storm Wednesday as they gathered at the National Mall in Washington, DC, to mark the 41st anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that has prepared the way for an estimated 56 […]
Call to prayer for Geneva 11 conference for Syria
By Open Doors Open Doors this week endorsed a call for prayer – released by the World Council of Churches – for the Geneva II conference that started on Wednesday, January 22, in Switzerland. The World Council released an ‘urgent call to action for a just peace in Syria’ this […]
US prayer initiative hopes to spark revival by praying for politicians
A national network to pray for and with the nation’s elected leaders is emerging in hopes of sparking a national revival, reaching from Capitol Hill to state and local governments. An initiative of the National Prayer Center, it’s called the Josiah Project, named for King Josiah of Israel who after […]
‘Martyred’ Iranian pastor remembered 20 years on
Persecution continues today, but in a different form By World Watch Monitor Memorial services are being held in Tehran, London and California to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Haik Hovsepian, an Iranian pastor hailed by many Christians as a martyr. Hovsepian vanished on January 19, 1994, three […]
Egyptians embrace new constitution
Originally published in World Mag Early results indicate Egyptian voters have overwhelmingly passed a constitutional referendum that paves the way for presidential elections in a country that has ousted two presidents in less than two years. Initial reports show that more than 90 percent of Egyptians approved the new constitution […]