Faith of Christian on death row in Pakistan shines in studies
A Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy despite lack of evidence in Pakistan has demonstrated his faith by excelling academically even in prison, sources said.
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Only 2% of the world’s 70 million Deaf people follow Jesus, AI offers new opportunities for outreach
DOOR International is seeking solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) to see how this technology can be implemented to serve the ministry of deaf or hard of hearing (hoh) individuals. However, AI integration has proven to be more complex than expected when put into practice.
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Pastor and family devastated by death of son in India
Pastor Sushil Kumar and his wife rose at 3 a.m. on July 8 in their village in northern India as always to pray. They came out of their house 90 minutes later to find their 22-year-old son’s body hanging from the bamboo ceiling of a nearby animal shed.
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'Power Girls': Pakistani Christian sisters make history by winning 12 gold medals in int’l powerlifting championship
Three Pakistani Christian sisters have made history by winning 12 gold medals in a powerlifting championship in South Africa last week, garnering laurels for their community and nation. Weightlifters Sybil Sohail, Veronika Sohail and Twinkle Sohail competed in the 52 kg, 57 kg and 84 kg categories respectively, excelling in squat, bench press, deadlift, and overall weight. The siblings bagged four gold medals each, showcasing their prowess and elevating Pakistan's stature in international weigh
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After years of harsh weather events, Texan churches face sharp increase in insurance costs
Costs of insuring Texan churches in the U.S. following a wake in natural disasters, an increase in construction costs, and underwriting challenges for the specialized risks involved, are hiking premium costs by tens of thousands of pounds and threatening the existence of much-needed ministries. Baptist Press (BP) highlighted the issue in a comprehensive report published on Tuesday (July 16) entitled ‘Perfect Storm leads major insurers to drop churches.’
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Church of England urges new UK government to recognize human dignity of disabled children, support families
By CDI StaffThe General Synod of the Church of England made an appeal to the new government, focusing on an issue that garnered unanimous support across the chamber. Inspired by the personal experience of Christine from Wigan, the Synod passed a comprehensive motion urging "His Majesty's Government and healthcare providers to ensure that mothers whose unborn child may be disabled in any way are given comprehensive and unbiased information about the condition and support available to them."
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US President Joe Biden ends re-election campaign, endorses VP Kamala Harris
By CDI StaffAfter weeks of mounting pressure from mainstream media, fellow Democrats and donors following a weak debate performance against former President Trump, President Joe Biden announced today that he will “not accept the nomination” as Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential election in November. Instead, he encouraged his party to rally behind his Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee to run for the presidency.
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Azerbaijan destroys Christian sites, heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
By Jack BethelAzerbaijan is guilty of “cultural genocide” for destroying Christian sites in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and falsely claiming that Armenian religious presence there never existed, according to a report by a legal advocacy group.
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‘Toxic’ movie about revenge & forgiveness featured on in-flight playlists on four Middle East airlines
By Chris EyteA thrilling movie about revenge and forgiveness made by Christian producers is now available on TV screens for passengers flying on four major international airlines in the Middle East. Called ‘Toxic’, the Arabic language movie will help passengers consider the core value of forgiveness, which is at the heart of the gospel, although the film is not expressedly Christian.
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Trump reflects on assassination attempt in RNC speech: 'I had God on my side'
Former President Donald Trump proclaimed that he had God on his side as he reflected on the assassination attempt that nearly took his life last weekend in a speech that also included a promise to keep men from competing in women’s sports.
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Tributes are paid to respected SBC migrant advocate after drowning accident
By Chris EyteBaptists around the world are paying tribute to a former refugee, later turned respected advocate for migrant rights, Minh Ha Nguyen, after he drowned in the sea off a beach in North Carolina, U.S. on Monday, July 15. “He helped shape our stewardship strategies and our efforts to evangelize the largest cities in the world, but also served our SBC family in ethnic ministry in the U.S. We rejoice in his eternal reward even as we grieve with his family, with hope.”
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Churches of England & Wales push for LGBT-welcoming environment in church schools in draft guidance
By Chris EyteThe ‘National Society for Education Church of England (4,630 schools) & Church in Wales’ (200 schools) published a draft guidance to stop school bullying and in its 59-page consultation document promotes LGBT+ rights amongst children, regardless of theological objections. The draft has been published at the same time as church leaders from 1,300 churches of differing denominations wrote to the new prime minister Sir Keir Starmer voicing angst about plans to stop conversion therapy.
