Originally published in Mission Network News Human rights watchdog Amnesty International is demanding freedom for lawyer Mohammad Ali Dadkhah. He’s currently detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, sentenced to nine years of imprisonment. “I was in a court in Tehran defending one of my clients–a jailed political activist on death […]
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Islamist who burned Bible to stand trial under Egypt’s blasphemy law
Originally published in barnabasaid A high-profile Islamist cleric who destroyed a Bible during a protest against the anti-Islam film is to stand trial under Egypt’s blasphemy law. Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah, also known as Abu Islam, was filmed tearing up and burning a Bible during a demonstration in front of the […]
God ‘s answer for bad stewards: dispossession
[notice]Pastor Bongani Mgayi reflects on the recurring pattern of bad stewardship of South Africa — and on God’s response to successive governments that try to own His land rather than manage it for Him. [/notice] Humans are called to be stewards. They have a mandate from the Father to be […]
Ordinary citizens ignored again in magazines constitutional court case
Public must now go to extraordinary lengths to act against sexually explicit magazines By Africa Christian Action Network Ordinary citizens have been put ‘on the back foot’ yet again in the recent Constitutional Court Ruling (28 September) on Section 16 of the Film and Publications Act dealing with sexually explicit […]
SA-born Brenton Brown releases first live solo album, God My Rock
Renowned modern worship songwriter/artist, South African born and bred Brenton Brown, released his fourth full-length album, God My Rock, on October 2 from Integrity. Marking Brenton’s first live solo record and first live worship project since the Vineyard UK’s release of Come Now is the Time and its all time […]
“What you doing?” – a question a sports nut needs to consider
[notice] A monthly column by CRAIG DUFFIELD[/notice] Our daughter is incredibly observant, if I do not remember what anyone was wearing or what colour something was I ask her and she is able to tell me exactly what I wanted to know and often in great detail too. One of […]
EXPOSED will shine light on global corruption
Government, business and churches across the globe are being challenged to expose and tackle corruption which is identified as one of the major factors in ensuring that many millions of people remain trapped in poverty. The call comes from an international coalition of Christian organisations called EXPOSED at the start […]
PE Anglican youth conference signals new beginning
The Anglican Youth Fellowship in the Diocese of Port Elizabeth is hosting its Launch Conference from October 4 to 7 at St Stephens Anglican Church in Gratten Street, New Brighton. This event signals a new beginning for the young people of the Anglican Church as they showcase their new uniform, […]
Angus Buchan leading ‘New Beginning’ crusade in Rustenburg
Beyond Marikana — Christians seek reconciliation, restoration and revival Christians in the Rustenburg area believe the darkness of the Marikana shooting tragedy will soon give way to the glory of the Gospel at a “New Beginning” crusade with Angus Buchan. The event at the Olympia Park Stadium on Saturday, October […]
A sound investment in ‘charcoal’
[notice] A fortnightly column by Anna Heydenrych[/notice] When I was a young girl, my best friend and I once developed a notion that braai charcoal had the potential to transform into diamonds. I suppose we heard about how coal, buried deep within the earth and subjected to immense pressure over […]
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