Originally published in Persecution.org Iran executed two Iranian men for alleged charges of blasphemy. Yusef Mehrdad and Sadrullah Fazeli Zare were sentenced to death by hanging after they were arrested in May 2020 for sharing content that “insulted Islamic sanctities” and “insulted the prophet” Reports show that during their imprisonment, […]
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Kenyan president visits Western Wall, adviser prays on Temple Mount
Originally published in The Jerusalem Post Kenyan President William Ruto prayed at the Western Wall on Tuesday, a move not typically made by visiting heads of state. Nairobi does not officially recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and has its embassy in Tel Aviv, though a senior adviser to Ruto, Dennis Nthumbi, […]
KZN parents urged to speak up at Bela Bill hearings
Philip Rosenthal of ChristianView network urges parents in KwaZulu-Natal to speak up at the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill public hearings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If the legislation, commonly referred to as the BELA education bill, passes in its current form it will result in government taking power away […]
2 girls rescued 9 years after Boko Haram abducted Chibok schoolgirls
Originally published in The Christian Post After more than nine years of captivity, two Chibok schoolgirls have been rescued, according to Nigerian military officials. Hauwa Maltha and Esther Marcus, now both 26, were among the 276 girls abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014. The terrorist group had forced the […]
New synod launched by DRC group that aims to uphold biblical truth
A new chapter in the history of the Dutch Reformed Church began this week with the launch of a new synod by DRC congregations who oppose the liberal stance of the General Synod but do not want to leave the denomination. Dr Henrietta Klaasing, a member of the executive committee […]
Dr Robert Jeffress receives prestigious Friends of Zion award
Originally published in Charisma News One of the most influential evangelical leaders in the world, Dr Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, has joined an exceptional list of world leaders who have received the Friends of Zion Award during a ceremony this week at The Friends […]
More than 100 Christian college students arrested in Eritrea
Originally published by International Christian Concern Earlier this month, Eritrean police raided a group of Christian college students who had gathered to worship and record video clips for social media. Release International reported that 103 Christians, mainly students, were arrested in the crackdown. The raid took place in the capital, […]
God wants to use marriage as a sign and a wonder — Shawn Bolz
Originally published in Charisma News God wants to strengthen marriages and use them as a powerful tool to address some significant cultural and community problems. I have this mental picture of how people see Cupid “angels” on Valentine’s day in Western culture and how stupid these images are compared to […]
Concern that Christians becoming targets as civil conflict in Sudan escalates
Charity warns regugees from conflict could overwhelm South Sudan Originally published in Worthy News While it is not yet clear if Christians are being specifically targeted in the violent civil conflict in Sudan, four churches have been destroyed and Christians have reportedly been killed, wounded, turned away from state hospitals, […]
The cross and the crown — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent The coronation taking place in London’s Westminster Abbey this Saturday is not just about the crowning of a new king. If the service follows precedent, it will also be much focused on the King of Kings, the ruler of the universe. This is symbolically reflected […]