Christian couple in India convicted of ‘forced conversion’ wins bail
A Christian couple in India convicted of forcible conversion despite lack of evidence and sentenced to five years in prison has won bail while they appeal, sources said.
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In China the buffer of expatriate privilege is disappearing for foreign Christian workers
For decades the global missions community has talked about deeper collaboration with local ministry leaders as partners. But self-perception can misread reality. The post-COVID political shifts in China are a reality check, according to a long-term expatriate living through changes that are shattering the illusion that he knew better than the locals about how to advance the gospel in a foreign context. It is a new era for missions, demanding a new depth of humility.
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How should we respond to machines learning to simulate prayer
The rise of Artificial General Intelligence is now unstoppable. It is not an overstatement to say that it is transforming life on earth as humans know it. No sphere of human interaction is immune, least of all the religious sector. Now, more than ever, we need to be spiritually discerning about AI/AGI use in our faith walk. Let us take care not put our trust in something that has neither heart nor soul.
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India’s anti-conversion laws selectively deny freedom of religion for Indians
India’s famed Emperor Ashoka was an ancient convert from Hinduism to Buddhism. He demonstrated that a person is NOT forced by others to convert from one religion to another. Today, “religious conversions are forced,” is the flawed premise of all anti-conversion laws of India. Who could have forced mighty Emperor Ashoka to change his religion? The Emperor’s famous religious conversion was his choice.
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The end of persecution is a realistic hope but in the meantime we lament
In a perfect world, where legal systems hold political power to account and protect minorities against human rights abuses we might expect an end to persecution. But we do not live in a perfect world. People with power continue to act with impunity against those who think and live differently to them. Christians have a way to cope with this reality and a real and living hope for a future free of persecution.
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Conference explores Christianity’s role in transforming Korean society from feudalism to liberal democracy
The Korea Restoration and Innovation Forum held an academic conference on Feb. 18 at the Yukwangsa Hall of Korea University’s College of Medicine, exploring the impact of Western civilization on Korean society. The event, chaired by Kil Won-pyung, featured a keynote address from Professor Ham Jae-bong, president of the Korean Academy of Sciences.
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National TV show dares to portray ‘blasphemy’ violence in Pakistan
Church leaders and others in Pakistan lauded the producers and cast of a TV drama for risking their lives to broadcast an unprecedented, national media portrayal of the violent injustice resulting from blasphemy laws.
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Christian in Pakistan jailed for 17 months wins bail
An 18-year-old Christian in Pakistan imprisoned for more than 17 months on blasphemy charges was expected to be released on bail next week, his lawyer said.
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New president of Christian Council of Korea inaugurated, announces May forum to oppose WEA General Assembly
By CDI StaffRev. Kyung-hwan Ko, the 28th representative president of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), held an inauguration thanksgiving service on Feb. 15 at Full Gospel Wondang Church in Goyang, where he serves as senior pastor. Ko announced plans for upcoming events, including a spiritual prayer meeting on Feb. 26 at his church and the Han Kyung-jik Forum in early April to reflect on CCK’s founding principles. "In May, we will organize a forum opposing WEA’s event in Korea, bringing together renowned
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Opposition arises against church in Indonesia
A church active in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province for two years began facing unexpected opposition to proposed construction of a larger worship building this month, sources said.
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Young Christian woman in Pakistan escapes Muslim captor
An 18-year-old woman has been reunited with her Catholic family after six months of captivity, forced conversion to Islam and coerced marriage to the Muslim who abducted her, sources said.
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Hate crimes and opposition against Christians increase in Turkey
Christians in Türkiye suffered an upsurge in hate crimes in 2024 compared with the previous year, according to a human rights report.
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