FOR SA, a non-profit, legal advocacy organisation dedicated to upholding the rights to religious freedom conferred by the South African Constitution, released a video on May 27 that warned that the PEPUDA Amendment Bill is the greatest threat to religious freedom in South Africa yet. Cheryllyn Dudley, Member of Parliament […]
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Top official in Kenya’s atheist group resigns, declares ‘Jesus is Lord’
General secretary of a popular organisation uniting atheists in Kenya has resigned saying he has found Jesus Christ, and is no-longer interested in promoting atheism in the East African Country. Through a statement on Saturday, it was revealed that Seth Mahiga acknowledged that “Jesus is Lord”, after having served Atheists in Kenya Society (AIK) for a year and a-half. “This […]
TESTIMONY: Goodwill flourishes as damsel comes to rescue
At the end of last week as Port Elizabeth was still suffering the consequences of a protracted, violent taxi strike, a Gateway News reader sent us the testimony below, explaining that “in light of all the negative press surrounding taxi strikes, etc. I thought I’d share a good news story” […]
Herdsmen attacks kill 37 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria
Originally published in Christian Headlines Fulani herdsmen on Sunday May 23 killed 14 Christians in a village near Jos, Plateau state and eight others in another village, sources said. Herdsmen attacked Kwi village, Riyom County, near Jos, at about 11 p.m., said area resident Solomon Mandiks, a Christian rights activist. […]
Prayer and thanksgiving event at Kouga Dam next Saturday as ‘day zero’ alarms sounded
UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to latest Covid regulations: BUT PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR RAIN!!! A call for Christians to join in a prayer and thanksgiving event at the Kouga Dam has been made by a Port Elizabeth church as the region’s largest dam is at 4.25% capacity […]
Continent is delivered from centuries of slavery this week, declares Africa Day gathering
Africa Day, which commemorates a landmark day in the history of the continent has been celebrated for 58 years — by politicians and the politically-minded. But Christians have woken up to the day which is associated with the ideal of liberty and marks the founding of the Organisation of African […]
University student suffering discrimination for religious beliefs is vindicated in court
By Nadia Joy Schult– Originally published in Charisma News Religious freedom comes at a price – one that Florida State University student Jack Denton no longer has to pay. The university has settled a religious freedom lawsuit on behalf of former student Jack Denton, who was discriminated against for sharing his faith […]
Heidi Baker braves murderous ISIS jihadists to preach gospel
By George Thomas — Originally published in CBN News Heidi Baker lives in one of the poorest countries on earth – a country that’s now considered to be one of the most dangerous. But you wouldn’t know it by talking with her. “This is the greatest time to be alive, […]
Social media promises equality and diversity — except for Christians
Originally published in Christian Today A great deal is said about ‘cancel culture’, with the fear being that everyone is in danger of getting ‘cancelled’ if they say anything that offends anyone. But this fear is misplaced because the situation is far worse. At least if everyone were in danger […]
Register for the FOR SA religious freedom roadshow
People of faith in South Africa are invited to attend the FOR SA roadshow “live” n Cape Town or via Zoom on Tuesday June 8 from 6.30pm to 8pm. Urging people to register now in order to be equipped to face mounting threats to religious liberty, Michael Swain executive director […]