Originally published in The Catholic Herald The Canadian Supreme Court has ruled that law societies can refuse to give accreditation to a proposed Christian law school over claims that it discriminates against LGBT people. Students at the evangelical Trinity Western University must agree to abstain from sexual activity outside marriage […]
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World Cup assists evangelism in Russia, despite ban
Originally published in The Christian Institute While Christians have been able to hand out football-themed tracts at previous tournaments in other countries, a 2016 law in Russia prohibits people from sharing their faith anywhere except government-sanctioned premises. Foreign mission workers and groups are also barred, meaning all evangelism must be […]
Why the story of an American baker matters to religious freedom in South Africa — Daniela Ellerbeck
By Daniela Ellerbeck, legal adviser to FOR SA In an important decision this month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) affirmed the right of religious people to have their beliefs treated with dignity and respect by the government. The question the court had to answer in this case, […]
A snapshot of ACDP successes — Cheryllyn Dudley
Can a small party like the ACDP make a difference? ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley lists a number of notable achievements of the party affecting the lives of South Africans in many different spheres. “The voice of the people of South Africa must not only be heard but be seen to be […]
Asia Bibi marks nine years since arrest for blasphemy in Pakistan
Originally published in Persecution.org Yesterday (June 19 2018) marked the ninth anniversary of the arrest of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death for allegedly committing blasphemy in Pakistan. The case against Bibi remains the highest-profile blasphemy case in Pakistan and has claimed the lives of several prominent Pakistani […]
“Aliyah” journey tough but worth it — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan Psalm 121:1-8 (KJV) — “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: […]
Christian, Jewish support for Johannesburg councillor suspended over pro-Israel remarks
Did ANC, EFF pressure force Mashaba’s hand? Christian and Jewish voices in South Africa have spoken out strongly against the suspension of prominent Johannesburg councillor Dr Mpho Phalatse for declaring at a SA Friends of Israel Conference last Sunday that both she and the city were friends of Israel. Johannesburg’s DA […]
WATCH: ‘Cyrus Trump and Korea! — prophetic update from Lance Wallnau
Originally published in Prophetic TV In a video message released in Jerusalem, speaker, author and thought-leader Lance Wallnau, who prophesied in 2015 that God was raising Donald Trump like he did King Cyrus in Isaiah 45, offers some insights into the significance of the US president’s historic meeting with North Korea’s […]
Argentina house votes to legalise abortion
Originally published in Life Site News Lawmakers in one chamber of Argentina’s legislature voted on Thursday to legalise abortion. By a vote of 129 to 123, the chamber of deputies, the lower chamber of the country’s Congress, approved a bill to legalise abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy, […]
Poll shows pro-life shift in US, raises hope abortion will end through love
Originally published in CBN News A recent Gallup poll shows most Americans are not in favor of abortion on demand. According to the survey, however, while “most do not favor an outright ban” on abortion, they do “want limits” on the practice. The nationwide study, based on the results from […]