Originally published in Morningstar News An Iranian-American who will go on trial in Iran on Monday (Jan. 21) for apostasy, or leaving Islam, has been beaten and threatened with the death penalty during interrogation, sources said. Saeed Abedini, 32, will have his case handled by a judge notorious for handing […]
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Iranian Christian convert sets underwater Christmas tree record
Originally published in Mohabat News An Iranian Christian convert and his team, have set a record as part of a symbolic action to protest against the “severe religious restrictions, and Christian convert persecution” and in support of all who have been harassed for their belief. They took a Christmas tree […]
American-Iranian pastor faces death penalty for naming Christ
Originally published in Charisma News The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which focuses on constitutional and human rights law, announced Wednesday it is representing the wife of an Iranian-American pastor who is being held in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith. Saeed Abedini, who converted to […]
Netanyahu: We will build in Jerusalem
Originally published in Charisma News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday his government would press ahead with expanding Jewish settlements around Jerusalem despite Western criticism of its plan to build 6,000 more homes in territory Palestinians seek for a state. In addition to several thousand housing units approved […]
SA church leaders differ widely on Israel
South African church leaders have made conflicting statements on Israel over the past 10 days, highlighting the widely different positions held by SA Christians on the Holy Land conflict. A group of church leaders led by Bishop Zipho Siwa, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of South Africa, has […]
Violent Buddhist monks lead attack on church in Sri Lanka
Originally published in God Reports A mob of about 1 000 people in southern Sri Lanka, led by Buddhist monks, protested the presence of a church by overpoweringpolice, vandalizing property and beating the pastor on Sunday (Dec. 9), Christian sources said. The Buddhist monks had given a day’s notice for […]
Philippines Lower House passes anti-life RH bill after 14 years
Originally published in Lifesite News After repeatedly reintroducing the legislation for 14 years, the Philippines lower House has voted 113 to 104 to pass the controversial RH bill at second reading – the most difficult stage. “This is a very dark day for the Philippines and for the fight for […]
‘Abbas slams Mashaal for not recognizing Israel’
Originally published in Jerusalem Post Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday criticized Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal’s statement that his group would never recognize the state of Israel, Turkish daily The Hurriyet reported. “I don’t agree with Khaled Mashaal’s statement on the non-recognition of Israel because we, in fact, recognized […]
Live Nativity scene staged in front of US Supreme Court
Originally published in Charisma News The Nativity Project” is a nationwide campaign to share the message of Christmas and also to confront the erosion and hostility toward public expressions of faith especially during the Christmas season. The Christian Defense Coalition gathered with live actors and animals in front of the […]
Algerian faces 5 years in prison for sharing Christian faith
Lawyer says no proof, accusers produce no evidence at appeal hearing By Open Doors News Accusers who say an Algerian Christian insulted Islam provided no evidence to a judge hearing the Christian’s appeal of his original sentence. Karim Siaghi, a convert to Christianity, was sentenced in May 2011 to five […]
