Stoning of church building in Indonesia leads to melee
An attack by young Islamists on a church building in Indonesia led to a melee that threatened to involve Christian militias in defense, sources said.
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Netflix's promotion of LGBT themes, sexual preferences in kids' shows 'pervasive': report
At least 41% of G-rated series and 41% of TV-Y7-rated series on Netflix feature LGBT content, including trans-identifying characters and same-sex couples, according to a new study. The new report, "LGBTQ Messaging Pervasive In Netflix Children's Programming," compiles references to LGBT-related messages and storylines across 326 Netflix shows aimed at children.
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'The Church cannot afford to stay silent,' Pentecostal adviser urges engagement at UN and other global forums
The global church must actively engage in international policy discussions and resist the temptation to remain silent at forums such as the United Nations, according to a senior Pentecostal policy adviser who argues that Christian voices are urgently needed amid growing global inequality, conflict and social fragmentation.
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Pakistan’s parliament passes law to establish long-delayed commission on minority rights, reactions mixed
Pakistan’s parliament has approved long-delayed legislation to establish a National Commission for Minorities Rights, a move welcomed as a step toward protecting non-Muslim communities, including Christians, but criticized by rights advocates for stripping the body of key investigative and enforcement powers.
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CDI Latin America editor Javier Bolaños joins COICOM board
Javier Bolaños, Latin America editor for Christian Daily International and director of its Spanish-language newsroom Diario Cristiano, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of COICOM International, a leading network of Christian communicators across Hispanic America.
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Sudan detains Christian physician for his faith
A medical doctor in Sudan was jailed from Sunday to Wednesday evening (Dec. 10) after officials learned he was a Christian, sources said.
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'A very exciting moment': IFES report says Gen Z creates new opportunities for global student ministry
By Chris EyteGeneration Z’s defining traits of digital immersion, heightened cultural awareness, a strong pursuit of wellbeing and renewed spiritual openness are reshaping the landscape of discipleship and forcing Christian student ministries to rethink long-standing approaches, according to a new qualitative report by the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES).
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‘Tolerance is crucial for peace,’ global evangelical leader tells Uzbekistan interfaith conference
By CDI StaffA global evangelical leader underscored the urgency of religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue during a major international conference in Uzbekistan on Nov. 15, urging deeper commitments to peaceful coexistence amid rising conflict and violations of religious freedom around the world.
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Dallas Theological Seminary launches Arabic-language degree program to expand global ministry reach
By Chris EyteDallas Theological Seminary (DTS) has launched a new Arabic-language degree program aimed at strengthening Christian leadership formation among nearly 400 million Arabic speakers worldwide. The initiative, which began this fall, marks a significant expansion of the seminary’s global training efforts at a time when many ministry leaders in the Middle East and diaspora lack access to theological education in their heart language.
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Religious expression defense removed from Canadian hate crime bill
By Chris EyteA Canadian House of Commons committee on Tuesday (Dec. 9) removed a “religious belief defense” from a hate crime bill, a move a Christian body had warned against as detrimental to legal protections for religious expression by Christians and others.
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Landmark rulings in Pakistan aid Christian workers
In two landmark rulings, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday (Dec. 9) banned employers from seeking only Christians for sanitation jobs and called for safety measures for sewage cleaners, most of whom are Christian.
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Australia becomes first nation to bar children under 16 from social media
By CDI StaffAustralia has become the first country to prohibit children under 16 from using social media, ordering major platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook to block access beginning at midnight Wednesday.
