Stoning of church building in Indonesia leads to melee
An attack by young Islamists on a church building in Indonesia led to a melee that threatened to involve Christian militias in defense, sources 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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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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Repression of religion in China more subtle and pervasive, report says
By Edward RossReligious repression in China is no longer limited to demolition and closures as the regime has undertaken more subtle and comprehensive means designed to gradually eradicate faith from the country, according to a new report by advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
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Jesus Reigns celebration in the Philippines draws thousands nationwide
Thousands of Christians across the Philippines joined the 14th annual Jesus Reigns Celebration Sunday on Nov. 30, a nationwide day of worship marked by synchronized motorcades, praise gatherings and public declarations of faith. Organizers said both Filipino and foreign participants took part in events across multiple provinces.
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Philippine evangelical church leaders support Trillion Peso March Against Corruption
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) reaffirmed its commitment to fighting corruption during the Trillion Peso March Against Corruption, held last Sunday (Nov. 30). The event, which saw thousands of Filipinos protesting government corruption, has been hailed as a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle for truth and accountability in the Philippines.
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Filipino music icon offers hope to typhoon‑hit Cebuanos
Veteran Filipino singer-actress, and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) icon Kuh Ledesma traveled to several typhoon‑ravaged communities in Cebu, delivering relief goods and messages of spiritual comfort to residents struggling to recover from recent storms. Her outreach comes as Cebuanos continue to grapple with flooding, property damage, and displacement following Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), and with warnings of the approaching Typhoon Uwan.
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Landmark petition seeks protection for Pakistan’s mostly Christian sanitation workers
By A. S. JohnThe National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has filed a landmark constitutional petition before the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), seeking an end to manual sewer cleaning – a practice that has claimed the lives of dozens of Christian and other sanitation workers over the years.
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Within the Holy Land there exists a complex relationship paradox
The relationship between Christians and Zionism in the Holy Land is a dissonant one. While Zionists are willing to relate to Christian Zionists for their multifaceted support, Jewish religious leaders find the end-times theology of Christian Zionism deeply uncomfortable. Add Palestinians into the mix and the reality becomes very complex.
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