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Originally published in The Christian Institute Government plans to define Islamophobia risk shutting down free speech, a Labour Peer has warned. In an interview with Politics Home, Lord Glasman urged the Prime Minister not to introduce an Islamophobia definition; a working group set up to agree suitable wording has already […]
Originally published in Worthy News Iran has detained dozens of Christians on charges of espionage and “anti-security activities” for Israel, drawing condemnation from rights groups who call the move part of a broader crackdown on the country’s tiny Christian minority. The Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) said in a […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News The man officially recognised as having the world’s highest IQ at 276, has publicly professed his Christian faith. YoungHoon Kim declared on social media: “Jesus Christ is God, the way and the truth and the life.” Known for his groundbreaking work in neuroscience and artificial intelligence, […]
Originally published in Morning Star News The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ordered the acquittal of an elderly Christian on death row for 23 years on a blasphemy conviction, declaring that a person of unsound mind could not be held liable for such a crime, his lawyer said. Supreme […]
Originally published in Juicy Ecumenism The newly-established Religious Liberty Commission, formed by US President Donald Trump to advise him on matters of faith, conscience, and law, held its first hearing on June 16 in Washington DC This public hearing convened a diverse group of faith leaders, legal scholars, and cultural figures […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News More than 17 000 people flocked to ExCeL London on Saturday June 21 to hear Rev Franklin Graham preach the Gospel, and many thousands had to be turned away at the door. The God Loves You Tour, hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, reached […]
Compiled from reports in Aallarabnews, CBN, Times of Israel and The Christian Post At least 25 people were killed and more than 60 people were injured after a suicide bomber opened fire and then detonated an explosive vest during a prayer meeting in the Mar Elias Church church in Damascus, […]
Originally published in Thrive News Pastor Ché Ahn, founder of Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena and leader of the global apostolic network Harvest International Ministry (HIM), publicly announced his intention to run for governor of California this past week. “By the grace of God and through the leading of the Holy Spirit, I believe […]
Originally published in Decision Britain’s House of Commons voted to largely decriminalise abortion past the unborn baby’s 24-week gestation. The bill applies to England and Wales. The debate and voting on June 17 in Britain’s Parliament on the amendment known as NC1 passed by a 370-137 vote. The amendment removes […]
The United Stated Supreme Court issued a landmark 6-3 ruling on Wednesday that upheld Tennessee’s law banning attempts to transition minors’ genders. The United States v Skrmetti case deals a major blow to transgender activists who have argued in favour of permitting underage children to take medicalized steps to identify with their […]