Irfan Ilyas Gill is neither a Shia nor a Sunni Muslim but a member of the Pakistan Christian Scouts who along with 30-40 other Christians has been voluntarily facilitating Shia mourners participating in the Ashura processions in Pakistan’s biggest metropolitan city Karachi for over 12 years.
It is not unusual to be triggered by an opinion or comments in mainstream or social media that we feel strongly against. The relatively anonymous nature of the internet feeds the urge to respond with a strong corrective. If we think we are representing Christianity well in this way, we do well to pause and think again, informed by these insights from an Evangelical political commentator in the United Kingdom.
Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Reputation is something highly prized by the world and those with a public reputation work hard to protect it. The Lively/Baldoni saga is a case in point. From Hollywood to tribal honor cultures, reputation is highly valued. It is the world's pearl of great price, but Jesus considers us his pearl and sacrificed everything including his reputation to purchase it, setting the bar for his followers to sacrifice similarly so that we may thrive.
The world is hurtling toward being ruled once more by mega empires as autocracies reach a global tipping point and take full control. This outcome was not unexpected even though for many it is lamentable. From his European perspective, regular columnist Jeff Fountain provides insights and hope.
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.
The ‘National Society for Education Church of England (4,630 schools) & Church in Wales’ (200 schools) published a draft guidance to stop school bullying and in its 59-page consultation document promotes LGBT+ rights amongst children, regardless of theological objections.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.
Suicide is as old as mankind. Throughout history, different cultures and different human societies have viewed suicide in different ways, depending on the philosophical, religious, intellectual, social and economic principles of each time period. The life story of Matías Kornetz, director and founder of “Prevenir es Amar” (Preventing is Loving) - an organization devoted to preventing suicide and supporting those who are immersed in substance abuse and may fall into suicidal behaviors - is the st
A Christian migration expert has given a cautious “welcome” to the new U.K. Labour Government’s plans to redevelop the asylum and immigration system, announced Wednesday, July 17, by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament. The king revealed the proposals as part of the monarch’s traditional speech unveiling the government’s legislative plans for the near future.
Political commentators in Canada questioned Conservative opposition leader Pierre Poilievre's priorities for his appearances in three evangelical churches in Toronto on a recent Sunday, one day before Canada Day on July 1, while ignoring Pride events, according to the Global News.
A Cameroonian man and more than 20 Chinese citizens received lengthy prison sentences and fines in a Zambian court for online fraud activities on 8 June 2024. The convicts worked for a Chinese-owned call centre in a suburb of Lusaka. The company exploited digital platforms to deceive victims within Zambia and globally from Singapore to Peru.
An independent, bipartisan federal body on Tuesday (March 25) recommended the U.S. administration resettle refugees fleeing religious persecution and appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria to address religious freedom violations.
