Christian in hiding acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan
A court in Pakistan in September acquitted a Christian charged with blasphemy, but his supporters did not reveal it until this month due to security concerns, his lawyer said.
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Asked about India's Christians the RSS response was awkward silence
Accused of orchestrating or tolerating attacks on Christians, top representatives of India's RSS went mute. A video of the scene went viral. For India to fulfill its promise in this century, its most influential non-governmental organization must lead by example in transparency, accountability and permitting space for freedom of religion.
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In the AI age we must work harder to form authentic faith in our children
Children today grow up inside more than one world. The AI world listens when no one else is available. It does not merely distract, it deeply forms users, and we are facing a crisis of authentic faith transmission to the AI generation. But we don't need more distracting activity, we need better formation in the midst of life's struggles.
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Failed self sufficiency gives way to soaring because of the Lord
After failing in a start-up business a Singaporean engineer is met by the Lord who gives strength to eagles and finds new confidence to pursue God's purpose for his life, his family, and those he works with; eventually investing back into God's purposes for the world.
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Will Nepal’s Christians gain protection under new Gen Z-backed government?
Following the GenZ protests of 2025, the test of a new Nepali government is whether it will resist the growing influence of Hindu nationalism, which has increasingly targeted the country’s small (2%) Christian minority.
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‘Tolerance is crucial for peace,’ global evangelical leader tells Uzbekistan interfaith conference
By CDI StaffA global evangelical leader underscored the urgency of religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue during a major international conference in Uzbekistan on Nov. 15, urging deeper commitments to peaceful coexistence amid rising conflict and violations of religious freedom around the world.
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Dallas Theological Seminary launches Arabic-language degree program to expand global ministry reach
By Chris EyteDallas Theological Seminary (DTS) has launched a new Arabic-language degree program aimed at strengthening Christian leadership formation among nearly 400 million Arabic speakers worldwide. The initiative, which began this fall, marks a significant expansion of the seminary’s global training efforts at a time when many ministry leaders in the Middle East and diaspora lack access to theological education in their heart language.
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Landmark rulings in Pakistan aid Christian workers
In two landmark rulings, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday (Dec. 9) banned employers from seeking only Christians for sanitation jobs and called for safety measures for sewage cleaners, most of whom are Christian.
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Unknown assailant shoots pastor dead in Pakistan
A Presbyterian pastor who survived an attack in September was gunned down by an unidentified assailant outside his home in front of his daughter last week, his family said.
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EU urged to combat violations of religious freedom in South Asia
By CDI StaffCiting a dramatic escalation of targeted attacks against Christians and other minorities in their countries, human rights advocates from South Asia called for stronger European Union (EU) engagement on freedom of religion or belief at conference in Brussels on Dec. 4.
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Communion of Churches in Korea raises emergency relief support for Sri Lanka amid floods
The Communion of Churches in Korea (CCIK) has initiated efforts to raise funds for emergency relief for Sri Lanka, where severe flooding and landslides have caused major loss of life.
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4 highlights from Rededicate 250: 'We pray mercy upon our land'
Several high-profile Christian speakers addressed thousands who gathered Sunday on the National Mall for Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving, an all-day prayer and worship festival ahead of the 250th anniversary of United States independence.
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