Originally published in National Catholic Register Amid the growing international campaign demanding release of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five sentenced by a trial court to death for blasphemy, a Church official in Pakistan says the local Church would prefer to maintain a solemn, prayerful vigil. “We understand the […]
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Libyan election results buck trend of post Arab-Spring Islamist success
Originally published in barnabasaid An alliance of parties considered broadly liberal and secular has stemmed the tide of success for Islamists in post-Arab Spring politics by winning the most seats in the Libyan election. The National Forces Alliance (NFA), a coalition of more than 40 smaller parties headed by ex-interim […]
Israel blames Iran for deadly attack on Israeli tourist bus in Bulgaria
Originally published in CNN A deadly explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists outside an airport in Bulgaria was “clearly a terrorist attack,” Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said yesterday (Wednesday). Key Israeli politicians pointed to Iran as the likely instigator, but Israel’s US ambassador acknowledged they had no proof. […]
2012 summer Olympians’ faith is on display
Originally published in Baptist Press The US trials for the London 2012 Summer Olympics are showcasing not only premier athletic talent but faith. Many team hopefuls have been pointing to the heavens and citing their reliance on God. Among them is Brittany Viola, who credits God for her success in […]
Brazilian psychology association seeks to revoke Christian therapist’s license
Originally published in Lifestite News Brazilian psychologists are seeking to revoke the license of a therapist for publicly affirming her Christian beliefs on her online blog and twitter accounts, an action that the organization claims violates its code of ethics. Marisa Lobo, a psychologist and Evangelical who has published several […]
Taliban publicly execute woman near Kabul: officials
Originally published in Rawa News A man Afghan officials say is a member of the Taliban shot dead a woman accused of adultery in front of a crowd near Kabul, a video obtained by Reuters showed, a sign that the austere Islamist group dictates law even near the Afghan capital. […]
Bill Gates supports gay marriage with $100K gift
Originally published in Christian Post Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has waded into the same-sex marriage debate in Washington State with a $100,000 contribution to help defeat a referendum that would ban same-sex marriage. Gates, along with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, both made the same six-figure contribution said Zach Silk, campaign […]
US judge sentences drunk driver to Bible study
Originally published in Christian Post A judge in South Carolina decided to sentence a drunk driver to more than just eight years in prison, adding that the convicted person must also do a Bible study. Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles of Rock Hill has included in his sentencing of Cassandra […]
Benny Hinn and ex-wife set remarriage date
Originally published in Charisma News Benny Hinn and his ex-wife, Suzanne, have set the date for their remarriage, which will take place this fall at the church where they were first joined 33 years ago. The wedding is scheduled for Friday evening, October 26, in the sanctuary at Calvary Assembly […]
Obamacare makes Christians complicit in abortion
Originally published in Charisma News The United States Supreme Court voted to uphold the individual insurance requirement of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List), maintains that Obamacare is fundamentally flawed legislation because it makes American taxpayers complicit in the deaths […]