In the wake of growing public concern about the introduction of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in SA schools, Cause for Justice (CFJ) last week met with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) to get the facts about what is going on. This article is based on a report on the meeting […]
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Researchers believe they’ve uncovered one of oldest Christian Churches on planet
Originally published in Faithwire An excavation in Egypt may have uncovered the oldest church ever discovered in the North African nation. While working on the ruins of an ancient Basilica, research teams discovered the ruins of an even older structure, which is likely to “offer new insights into the growth […]
God is building his church in India, despite increased persecution
Originally published in Premier Org The number of converts to Christianity continues to rise across India, despite growing acts of violence towards believers after Hindu nationalist leader Narendra Modi was re-elected as Prime Minister. Pastor Kumar Swamy of the All India Christian council told Premier: “One particular incident last week […]
‘I am not the residue of the rapist. I am the resilience of my birth mom,’ says Pro-life speaker
Originally published in Christian News During a recent pro-life rally at the Alabama capitol building, Ryan Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation talked about the value of every life as he shared his story of being conceived in rape, but being adopted into a large, loving family and now being an […]
Christian meeting leads to chaos, protests, death threats in Uganda
Originally published in Persecution Org Uganda (International Christian Concern)- Pastors and Muslim converts in the Western Ugandan province of Bwera, received several death threats from Muslims after an evangelistic Christian convention on May 20. At the event, converted Sheiks, openly spoke about their salvation and the peace they found in […]
Christian Association of Nigeria accuses President Buhari of trying to Islamise nation
Originally published in Sahara Reporters The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of “building on foundation of past leaders” on the plans to Islamise Nigeria while urging to establish state police in the country to curb worsening insecurity. CAN National Director, Legal and Public Affairs, Barrister […]
‘Bad pastors’ and the law: Part 1 — When a pastor commits criminal or illegal acts in the name of religion
In this series of articles, Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) discusses existing legal remedies for abuses or strange practices by religious leaders highlighted by the CRL Rights Commission and the media. FOR SA has consistently cited applicable existing laws as one of its objections to state regulation of […]
Israeli Jew makes inspiring appeal for his nation to believe in Jesus
Originally published in Christian Post An Israeli citizen and speaker is shocking his nation with an inspiring appeal for his kinsmen to believe in Jesus Christ. Amir Tsarfati was born in Jerusalem to parents who, like many Israeli Jews, only casually practiced Orthodox Judaism on holidays. When Amir was still […]
Nabeel Qureshi — Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus (3rd Edition) — Book review
Book review by Val Viljoen I have previously reviewed this New York Times Bestseller but this third edition with additional content has been brought to my attention. To recap briefly, Nabeel, as an American-born devout Muslim, met David Wood, a devout Christian, when they were both students. Each recognised in […]
WATCH: Thousands attend Ascension Day celebration in PE
There was a joyous atmosphere on the Market Square in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall this afternoon as several thousand Christians participated in an Ascension Day celebration initiated by city church leaders and hosted by PEFM 87.6 radio station. More than 100 church leaders worked together to arrange […]