Originally published in Christian Post Former US President George W. Bush and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair should be tried as war criminals, Desmond Tutu, the former Anglican Archbishop of South Africa, wrote Sunday. “The immorality of the United States and Great Britain’s decision to invade Iraq in 2003, […]
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Weekend Sport’s Results — Monday, Septmber 3, 2012
Rugby Football Cricket Motor Sport Rugby: ABSA Currie Cup: Premier Division: MTN Golden Lions 32 – 42 GWK Griquas The Sharks 34 – 32 Toyota Free State Cheetahs DHL Western Province 42 – 6 Vodacom Blue Bulls Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts […]
Pakistan imam held in ‘blasphemy girl’ case
Originally published in theSundaily A Pakistani cleric who accused a young Christian girl of blasphemy in a case that sparked international concern was remanded in custody Sunday on suspicion of evidence-tampering and desecrating the Koran. The girl, Rimsha, has been held in prison since being arrested in the poor Islamabad […]
Global Leadership Summit 2012 Countdown: Meet the speakers — Condoleezza Rice
ABOUT THE GLS The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day event designed to inspire and equip Christian leaders for the sake of the local church. Founded 18 years ago by Willow Creek Community Church Senior Pastor Bill Hybels, the GLS has trained and inspired more than a million leaders all […]
Talk of violence against jailed Pakistani teen worries her lawyer
By Compass Direct News Yesterday’s confidence replaced by fear that judge will yield to mob Confident on Wednesday of Rimsha Masih’s release, her lawyer was apprehensive Thursday after a prosecutor hinted strongly at the likelihood of violence if she is freed. “This girl is guilty,” said Rao Abdur Raheem, a […]
Poll: Obama losing support among Catholics
Originally published in Charisma News President Obama is losing support among Catholics. So says a survey from the American Life League (ALL). Only 27 percent of the Catholics surveyed support Obama. Of those surveyed, 74 percent of Catholic men over the age of 50 do not support Obama, while Obama […]
Christians blockaded in Syrian town
Originally published in barnabasaid Around 12,000 people were blockaded in a predominantly Christian town in Syria for two weeks by anti-government forces, who shot down people trying to leave and refused entry to food and medical supplies. Snipers prevented anyone from leaving the southern town of Rableh, shooting dead three […]
Major rescue effort for Christians in Sudan
Originally published in barnabasaid Barnabas Fund is launching a major rescue operation to airlift 2,000 of the neediest, most vulnerable Christians stranded and endangered in Sudan to safety and a new life in South Sudan. The first of 12 chartered flights are due to leave Khartoum for Juba on 7 […]
Spirit-led “Guts4Glory” touching hearts in East London
It started with a few men who were touched at the Karoo Mighty Men’s Conference (KMMC) and wanted to share the experience with men in their city. It grew into a much bigger, Holy Spirit-inspired gospel outreach event that is touching, pausing and engaging the city of East London right […]
Pierre Spies: True strength lies in the unshakeable character of Christ
[notice] A monthly column by CRAIG DUFFIELD[/notice] Most of us know Pierre Spies for his great rugby triumphs, but for Pierre his passion is Jesus and his purpose is to share Him through his platform of rugby. I must confess that I had never read or heard Pierre’s story or […]