Priest in Spain could face prison under ‘hate speech’ law
A Catholic priest in Spain could face up to three years in prison after making remarks critical of Islam.
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Reflecting on Jesus' Palm Sunday example of triumph
As Christian Nationalism supports brute force and the application of power locally and globally, Palm Sunday presents a reality check for true followers of Jesus. His example is ours to follow, not the example of Constantine. Jesus' triumph, in contrast, was subversive; one of humility, compassion, and grief for those abused by the misuse of power. Only Jesus' way leads to resurrection.
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Why is this British evangelist angry, ashamed, and apprehensive?
Under the language of "reform", two decisions were advanced last week by the UK government: the decriminalization of do-it-yourself abortion up to birth; and the decision to not reinstate the requirement for in-person medical consultation before abortion pills are prescribed. Here's why I am angry, ashamed, and apprehensive.
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A tale of twin apocalyptic visions and the appropriate Christian response
The war between Iran and Israel/United States, can be framed as a pursuit of two very different end-times perspectives. One from Evangelical Christianity (USA), the other from Shiite Muslim theology (Iran). Both envision the return of a messiah figure to rule the world. Jesus, however, did not call us to precipitate the end, that is the Father's prerogative. We are to love God and our neighbor, and this must remain our focus.
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Considering Christian ethics in the time of war
Like other believers in conflict zones, Ukrainian Christians have been wrestling with issues of war that many Western Christians have long discussed only in theory... issues that may become reality sooner rather than later. Ukraine is becoming a laboratory of ethics for the global Church. We would do well to listen very carefully.
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Surrogacy industry dehumanizes women and children, should be banned globally, UN expert says
By CDI StaffThe United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem called for a global ban on surrogacy, warning that the practice inflicts “large-scale violence, abuse, and exploitation on women and children.”
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Former UK PM Boris Johnson tells Liberty University students he hopes for them to become 'next generation of Charlie Kirks'
By Chris EyteFormer U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged students at Liberty University in Virginia to defend freedom of speech and expression, calling the Christian university “a bastion of freedom” and expressing hope that its students would become “the next generation of Charlie Kirks.”
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Franklin Graham to return to UK for 2026 evangelistic event in Manchester
By Chris EyteVeteran evangelist Franklin Graham is returning to the U.K. next year to share the message of hope in the gospel. Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), will hold an evangelistic event with the support of hundreds of churches at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester, North West England, on Oct. 3, 2026. The family-friendly event with free entry is part of his “God Loves You Tour.”
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Spanish public broadcaster apologizes for program labeling evangelical churches ‘dangerous’
By CDI StaffSpain’s public broadcaster RTVE has apologized for a program that described the growth of evangelical churches as “worrying” and portrayed them as “dangerous,” promising to handle religious issues with “the utmost care” following a wave of complaints from evangelical organizations and viewers.
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Report finds 100 million Christians worldwide lack access to a Bible: ‘A modern famine of the Word’
By CDI StaffA new global assessment has found that an estimated 100 million Christians live without access to a Bible, revealing both legal restrictions and severe shortages across dozens of countries. The Bible Access List, released Thursday by the Bible Access Initiative, combines data and expert analysis from 88 countries to identify where Scripture is most difficult to obtain.
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Church of England Evangelical Council urges Mullally to protect biblical teaching as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
By CDI StaffThe Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) said it is praying for Bishop Sarah Mullally as she prepares to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury, while also urging her to hold firmly to biblical teaching and address deep divisions within the Church and the wider Anglican Communion.
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Three pastoral perspectives from within Iran
Do Iranian Christians welcome the bombing campaign? Are they praying for an end to the regime? Do they think things will worsen for the exercise of their faith? Three local Iranian pastors share their perspectives.
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