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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A special tribute to Jewish Christian missiologist Martin Goldsmith
A tribute to Martin Goldsmith, a Jewish Christian who with his wife Elizabeth spent ten years as missionaries in South East Asia and were involved from the start with All Nations Christian College. A fluent Russian speaker, and educated in both Russian political thought and theology, Martin pioneered missiology and non-Western theology at All Nations Christian College. His influence spread far internationally.
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Answering six World Watch List critiques and a way forward
Open Doors' World Watch List of persecuted Christianity has its critics, but it is much easier to criticize than contribute to a solution. In this article, six major issues are addressed, arguing that there is room for more expansive research into freedom of all religion or belief if the resources were available to undertake it.
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William Tyndale: faith, focus, and fearlessness
This year marks the 500th anniversary of one of the most world-changing books ever printed: William Tyndale’s English New Testament. It was banned, burned and branded heresy, yet it ignited a movement that transformed our language, our literature and our faith.
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Yes, we need Christian journalists
Why is it necessary to have journalists who have a clear Christian worldview? Because journalists with an understanding of the gospel can disciple thousands with a missional perspective by connecting the stories happening in 2026 with the grand narrative of the Bible. But the skill is under threat and needs encouragement.
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'Only God can heal our land': Belfast march calls for unity and gospel witness in Northern Ireland
By Chris Eyte“Night is coming when no man can work. There is work to be done and a world to be won, and we must be about our Father’s business. The time for playing games is over.” With those words, Rev. John Ahern, chief organizer of the March for Jesus in Belfast, Northern Ireland, set the tone for Saturday’s event (Aug. 23), the first of its kind in the city and one of 16 marches for Christ taking place across Europe this summer.
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113-year-old Swedish church completes historic move to new home in Kiruna
By CDI StaffA 113-year-old wooden church in Sweden’s far north has been successfully relocated to a new site after a two-day journey across the city of Kiruna, according to BBC reporting. The move was carried out to protect the landmark from ground subsidence caused by more than a century of iron ore mining.
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Christian voices warn of aid cuts as World Humanitarian Day highlights ‘unsung heroes’
By Chris EyteChristian organizations are using World Humanitarian Day 2025 to warn that deep cuts in global aid budgets threaten the lives of millions, even as local workers continue to serve on the frontlines of crises.
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New ‘Generosity’ initiative launched to inspire culture of giving in Switzerland
By CDI StaffA new movement is taking shape in Switzerland to encourage a deeper culture of generosity, aiming to inspire Christians and communities to see giving not as an occasional act but as a lifestyle rooted in faith and service.
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German evangelical leader says political influence brings opportunity — and danger, emphasizes need to 'keep our hearts pure'
By Chris EyteEvangelicals have moved into positions of political influence in recent years, particularly in the United States. Reinhardt Schink, head of the Evangelical Alliance in Germany, is concerned about the consequences. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Schink discussed the need for Christian leaders and politicians to be accountable to one another, to preserve unity rooted in genuine fellowship, and to maintain a childlike faith in the face of potential existential threats
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Filming begins in London for Greta Gerwig’s Netflix adaptation of CS Lewis' ‘The Magician’s Nephew’
By Chris EyteFilming has begun in London, England, for the much-anticipated adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis, in a Netflix movie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. Gerwig, known for directing the 2023 fantasy comedy “Barbie,” is bringing the Narnia prequel to the big screen, with the movie set for release in late 2026. The film will debut in IMAX theaters for four weeks starting on Thanksgiving Day.
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Who is justified to speak for the Christians of the Holy Land?
A recent statement issued by the Heads of Churches of Jerusalem is a timely and necessary intervention that addresses a growing and deeply troubling phenomenon: groups that claim to represent “Christians from the Holy Land” while speaking instead for biblically unfaithful political ideologies, foreign interests, and theological distortions that have little to do with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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