Christian in Pakistan jailed under controversial blasphemy law
Fearing Islamist rage, residents in an area of Lahore on Nov. 3 fled their homes after a Christian was arrested under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, sources said.
x
Asia
Latest
Opinion
-
Reconciling God with present suffering: a testimony
Having lost her father, her career, and her dream of becoming a mother in quick succession, Meera Davina Mahadevan found herself in a crucible of suffering. Rejecting easy answers, here she shares a fresh reflection on her journey, exploring how faith can survive, and even thrive, in the deep valleys of suffering and loss.
-
A call for women from the Project Video leader in Asia
Many creatives want to serve but assume mission belongs only to preachers, Bible teachers, or medical workers. When they begin to see that media, design, photography, and storytelling can also be part of God’s work, something begins to open within them and, as Jasmine testifies: many new things become possible.
-
The Church in China example reveals effective witness is more than proclamation
It is the beauty of a transformed life that gives credibility to our words and vitality to our witness. The Church in China provides ample evidence of this. In this article, China specialist Brent Fulton reflections on the different ways the gospel has been transmitted and people transformed since the 1970s.
-
Assumed stability has ended and Christian mission needs to adapt
The leader of the Evangelical Fellowship of India says that time-bound global efforts that continue to shape priorities across many Christian networks require urgent change as we face massive global political and economic realignment, medium-term instability, and societal rupture.
Latest
-
First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.
-
Christian jailed on blasphemy charge released on bail
A Christian jailed since June on blasphemy and terrorism charges in Pakistan was released on bail on Oct. 23 after a high court noted glaring loopholes in the police case against him, his attorney said.
-
UN body slams Pakistan for human rights violations
Authorities in Pakistan have failed to curb a range of human rights violations, including a sharp increase in blasphemy-related violence, the UN Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) noted last week.
-
2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
-
Christian parents regain custody of forcibly converted/married girl
A court in Pakistan on Friday (Oct. 25) returned custody of a 16-year-old Christian girl to her parents after a Muslim had kidnapped and forcibly converted/married her, sources said.
-
First Global Day of Prayer for Media to be observed on Sunday, Oct 27: 'called to stand for truth, integrity & justice'
By Chris EyteChristian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
Most Recent
-
How this Christian theatre group is reshaping conversations around love, romance and family in Kenya
Since its launch, the company has staged a series of productions exploring biblical stories, mental health, and family life, earning nominations at the Kenya Theatre Awards and gaining a growing audience across Nairobi.
-
-
-
-
-
