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Christianity in South Korea shows lower favorability but stronger impact on daily life, survey finds
Christianity in South Korea records lower public favorability than Buddhism and Catholicism, but Christians report significantly stronger personal impact and perceived benefits from their faith, according to an analysis released by the Korea Church Media Association. -
Hindu nationalists unleash wave of Christmas violence across India
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State-backed Christmas marks rare break from Pakistan’s history of extremism, minority exclusion
Government-sponsored Christmas celebrations in Pakistan this year marked a historic departure from the country’s decades-long struggle with religious extremism — where religious minorities, including Christians, have been targeted in bombings, mob attacks, and discriminatory practices. -
Christian couples, attorney assaulted in India
A Hindu extremist mob in northern India last month assaulted two Christian couples and an attorney for several hours, accusing them of forced conversion, sources said. -
Muslims block Christians from celebrating Christmas in Indonesia
As police looked on, Muslims in West Java Province, Indonesia on Dec. 14 formed a human wall to block Christians from attending a Christmas service, according to local media. -
Amid challenges, Christmas celebrations highlight hope, constitutional promises for Pakistan’s Christians
As Christmas approaches, scenes of celebration unfolded in Pakistan’s courts and streets alike, offering moments of warmth and reflection for the minority Christians amid continuing challenges. -
Korean scholars warn assisted suicide, abortion laws risk eroding ethical foundations
Korean academics warned that moves to legalize assisted suicide and expand access to medication abortion risk eroding core bioethical standards, citing legal ambiguity, medical risks and international precedents where safeguards weakened over time. -
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. -
Christian family of girl raped in Pakistan seeks justice
A Muslim in Pakistan last week sexually assaulted a 6-year-old Christian neighbor girl, and his family is pressuring her family to withdraw their police complaint and reach a settlement, her father said.
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