Christian slain with swords by Muslim extremists in Uganda
Muslim extremists with swords in eastern Uganda on Monday (Aug. 19) killed a Christian for leading Muslims to Christ, sources said.
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When holy places are spat upon: a cry from a Christian pastor and leader in Jerusalem
Peace studies students witness locals spitting on a Christian holy site in Jerusalem prompting this response from a respected Christian leader whose family has lived in the city for millennia.
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A young Nigerian eye witness recalls the day extremists attacked
African farmers work hard to grow whatever the land agrees to yield, while in the Nigerian Plateau Christian farmers face increasing threats from Fulani militias. It is rare that we read from the perspective of a victim of terrorism. This account is both an exception and exceptional. Uren, in her final year of high school, writes with terrifying yet beautiful prose of the death of her siblings and father at the hands of a band of brutal Fulani militias. Read on for a reality check.
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Why is America deporting them? Afghan Christians have 3 days left
The collective gasp in the sanctuary on Sunday was audible. Amidst the celebrations of Palm Sunday, my pastor told us about the email that around 25 members of our community had received just days before. I have since read that email for myself. I am stunned and devastated.
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Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
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Grassroots advocacy centers plan key for new president of 21Wilberforce
By Chris EyteWissam al-Saliby never dreamed of leaving his beloved country of Lebanon, but the call from God to help the persecuted church was strong.
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Nicaragua detains more priests, shuts down more ministries
By Edward RossAuthorities in Nicaragua detained two priests over the weekend of Aug. 10-11 after arresting 11 others a few weeks before, and on Monday (Aug. 12) the government closed a chapter of the Caritas charity, Catholic and evangelical sources reported.
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Muslims burn down church building in central Nigeria
Muslims burned down a church building in the early hours of Saturday (Aug. 10) in central Nigeria’s Niger state, sources said.
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Evangelical bodies back appeal against baptism ban at Lake Geneva
By Chris EyteLeading evangelical bodies in Switzerland this month backed a church’s appeal with the European Court of Human Rights against a ban on a public baptism in Lake Geneva.
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Christian family in Pakistan pressured to drop murder charges
A Muslim in Pakistan who kidnapped and raped a mentally handicapped Christian woman who died from her injuries two days after her release is pressuring her family to drop charges, sources said.
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Nigeria continues to tolerate terrorism, USCIRF states
Nigeria’s government at federal and state levels continues to tolerate attacks by non-state assailants who justify violence on religious grounds, according to a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
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Father's Day reflections on the cost of fatherhood
This Father’s Day, if you’re a father, grandfather, godfather or father-figure, you are carrying a great and sacred calling. Heaven takes notice. You are modelling the heart of God every time you show grace, speak truth, forgive freely.
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