Originally published in Christian Today The escalating crisis in Hong Kong is a reflection of the “desperate cry for freedom in mainland China”, Release International has said. It is calling on China to grant freedom of religion to Christians in the mainland who are experiencing increasing persecution. The organisation, which […]
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Pence meets with Russell Moore, religious freedom advocates to discuss China’s abuses
Originally published in The Christian Post US Vice President Mike Pence met with an interfaith coalition of religious freedom advocates on Monday to discuss what the country can do to hold China to account as it continues to persecute and abuse religious believers of all stripes. At the Eisenhower Executive Office […]
DRC urged to stand up for biblical truth on gay lifestyle issue
The Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) should take urgent and appropriate action to withdraw its approval of a gay lifestyle, says Christian leader Dr Arno van Niekerk in a letter of concern to the leadership of the DRC. In a letter sent to the DRC synod last week on behalf of […]
Israel Folau sues Australian Rugby, claims contract unlawfully ended over Christian beliefs
Originally published in Fox News The Australian rugby player who was fired earlier this year for writing on social media that “hell awaits” gay people has sued Australia Rugby and his former team, claiming that his contract was unlawfully ended over his Christian beliefs. Israel Folau launched a court action […]
Pro-Trump, pro-Israel, pro-religious freedom Boris Johnson to lead Britain
Article compiled from reports in CBN News, Fox News, Christian Today, Charisma News and Breaking Israel News Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson will become Britain’s next prime minister after he convincingly won a ballot vote of Conservative Party members against Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, it was announced yesterday. He will replace outgoing […]
Pompeo announces creation of international religious freedom alliance
Originally published in CBN News Yesterday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the creation of the International Religious Freedom Alliance, which will make the issue of persecution a top priority for countries around the world. One of the goals of the new alliance will be to hold accountable countries […]
Folau case to test boundary between private life and work
Australian rugby star’s legal battle will affect everybody By Michael Swain, Executive Director, Freedom of Religion SA — Originally published on the FORSA blog The dismissal of rugby superstar Israel Folau from the Australian national team and the Waratahs is arguably one of the most significant cases in recent times […]
Christian group urges action on human rights abuses in Eritrea
Originally published in Premier A Christian freedom group has written to members of the Human Rights Council urging them to support a resolution to seek peace in Eritrea. Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Human Rights Concern Eritrea have written to the member states of the Human Rights Council (HRC) calling on […]
Christian doctor lost job after refusing to identify a bearded man as ‘madam’
Originally published in The Telegraph A Christian doctor lost his job in a government department after he refused to refer to “a six-foot-tall bearded man” as ‘madam’, a tribunal heard. Dr David Mackereth, 56, claims he was sacked as a disability benefits assessor by the Department of Work and Pensions […]
Cricket World Cup nations with very little religious freedom
Special report by Open Doors SA The 2019 Cricket World Cup is moving toward a climax and many of us have chosen our favourite teams (though sadly the Proteas are out of the competition) and cricketers around the world. A shocking reality is that half of the countries (five) participating […]