By Paul Hobson — 2K Plus International Sports Media ‘God loves you, he cares about your life – this is the Christian message.’ Evangelist Roger Murphy of Through Faith Missions is speaking through a microphone to a growing crowd of people just around the corner from the Olympic Stadium. It’s […]
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Marie Stopes threatens leading UK pro-life pregnancy centre with lawsuit
Britain’s most prominent pro-life pregnancy counseling centre, the Good Counsel Network, has been threatened with legal action by the international abortion giant Marie Stopes International. At the same time as abortion facilities across the country are feeling the pressure of a government investigation into their illegal practices, MSI has accused […]
Romney not embarrassed nor scared to pick sides in Middle East crises
Originally published in Jewish World Review On a day that mixed religious symbolism, courtship of financial donors and tough rhetoric, Mitt Romney on Sunday declared in his most aggressive tones to date that the US should stand firmly behind Israel if it chooses military action to thwart Iran’s progression toward […]
Prayer alert for jailed Iranian pastor in critical condition
Originally published in Mission Network News Behnam Irani, a 41-year-old Iranian pastor serving prison time, is currently facing severe health concerns due to physical persecution, prompting urgent reuests for Christians to pray for his recovery. While serving his time in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar Prison, Behnam has suffered several beatings from […]
Christian media expert responds to mass shooting at Dark Knight screening
The shooting massacre at a midnight showing of the The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado on Friday (July 20) will be blamed on many things says Christian media scholar and family values advocate Dr Ted Baehr in a press statment released after the attack which resulted in 12 deaths […]
International clamour for Asia Bibi’s release grows
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 […]
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 […]
