Originally published in Christian Post Police in Virginia USA, have recovered an 36 kilogramme statue of baby Jesus after a woman who allegedly stole it from a nativity scene uploaded a picture of the figure on her Facebook page. Fredericksburg Police detectives found the plastic baby Jesus figure, which had […]
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Pakistan Christian jailed for accidently burning Quran
Originally published in Christian Post A Pakistian laborer was jailed for blasphemy last week in Qaziabad, Pakistan for a crime he didn’t know he was committing: the illiterate man burned pages of the Quran. Khurram Masih, 25, a mason by trade, was working with other Muslim laborers to lay marble […]
Al Qaida plot to bomb all churches in Ankara unveiled
Originally published in Christian Post An official indictment against 11 alleged al Qaida militants was made public on Friday (December 9) which revealed a plot to bomb “all the churches in Ankara,” as well as the Turkish Parliament and US Embassy in Istanbul. The daily Taraf newspaper reported that al […]
Pope Benedict shares his three Christmas wishes
Originally published in Christian Telegraph Pope Benedict XVI revealed his three Christmas wishes for this year, just before remotely switching on the lights of the world’s largest Christmas tree, reports Catholic News Agency. “When we look at it our eyes are lifted up, raised toward the sky, toward the world […]
Christain youth killed for wearing cross
Originally published in Worthy News In October of this year, Egyptian news media published stories of an altercation between Muslim and Christian students over a classroom seat at a school in Mallawi, Minya province, which left one student dead. It was being reported as a non-sectarian, that is, non-religiously motivated, […]
Iran presses pastor: Islam or death
By Benjamin Weinthal – originally published in Jerusalem Post Iran’s government and security apparatus have ratcheted up the pressure on Evangelical pastor Youcef Nadarkhani to convert to Islam or face execution, Fox News reported on Saturday. Youcef Nadarkhani, now 34, was arrested in 2009 for questioning the compulsory Islamic education […]
House reaffirms ‘In God We Trust’ as US national motto
Originally published in Onenewsnow.com The House on Tuesday passed a non-binding resolution reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the national motto. The measure sponsored by Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Virginia), supports and encourages the motto’s display in all public schools and government buildings. It was approved 396-9, with 2 abstentions. Forbes […]
Christians now need permission to read the Bible as Burma persecution intensifies
Originally published in Christian Post The Burmese government recently imposed new regulations restricting the ability of Christians in the country to worship, hold Bible studies and pray, according to reports. The latest move by officials in Burma requires Christians in the Phakant Township, Kachin State to submit a written request […]
UK to cut aid to countries persecuting Christians and homosexuals
Christian leaders are applauding UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s pledge to stop sending aid to countries that persecute Christians and ban homosexuality. “When the UK is setting aid budgets and is in discussion with other governments, religious freedom – in particular the persecution of Christians – should always be highlighted […]
Facebook backlash may leave UK Christian homeless
Origianlly published in Charisma News Facebook and the First Amendment have been at the centre of a debate over the anti-homosexual comments of teachers in Florida and New Jersey. Now, a housing association manager in England is meeting with ill treatment over some same-sex comments of his own. Adrian Smith, […]