Authorities in Russia tell archbishop to demolish church building
Russian authorities want an elderly archbishop to pay for the demolition of his own church building for “repeated crimes” after he criticized the invasion of Ukraine.
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Take advantage of Advent as a time to reconnect with awe
When were you last captivated by wonder? The experience of awe is an uplifting one, available to all who take the time to notice the awesomeness around us. This advent, open your imagination to look for awe in the Christmas narrative and marvel at the Creator's works around us.
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The grandchildren of Turks forced to convert are rebelling
More and more young Turks are asking themselves who they really are. And quite a few are discovering their Christian and non-Turkish roots.
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The distortion of inspiration that led to toxic Christian nationalism
A straight line to the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington DC can be tracked back to the spheres of societal influence concept inspired by Loren Cunningham with Bill Bright and developed by others who have taken the concept to Christian nationalist extremes.
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Warning against treating Jesus like a wonder drug
We will find ourselves in grave danger if we treat Jesus like a wonder drug that helps us avoid the need to embrace sacrifice in order to achieve a valuable reward.
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Pro-life groups unite in protests at UK Parliament to denounce decriminalization of abortion up to birth
By Chris EyteThe ongoing mass killings of thousands of unborn baby girls and boys through abortion in the U.K. galvanized determined pro-life campaigners to come together outside the Houses of Parliament and protest as lawmakers prepare to decriminalize abortion, according to several pro-life groups.
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Getting the most out of parent and toddler groups
A new resource has been launched to support church toddler group leaders in supporting young children's faith and preparing them for school. The booklet, titled 'It's not just a parent and toddler group', has been created by Joanna Gordon, CEO of children's ministry Daniel's Den, Andy Frost of Share Jesus International, and David King, of the Gather Movement.
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Following “historic” meeting with Church in China, head of Russia Evangelical Alliance hopes for continuing dialogue, exchange
By CDI Staff“We hope that, as Russian and Chinese evangelicals, we can learn from each other because we have so many similar approaches to things,” said Rev. Vitaly Vlashenko, General Secretary of the Russia Evangelical Alliance (REA), following the first official visit of a Russian evangelical delegation to China on April 12-20.
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Islamist convicted of homicide in England jailed for life
By Chris EyteAn Islamic extremist sentenced to life in prison in England on Friday (May 17) for homicide and stabbing a Christian convert yawned as he heard the wounded convert’s statement read in court, records show.
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Christians in France see ‘worrying’ surge in hate crimes
By Chris EyteBereft parishioners in a French town found a statue of Mary beheaded and church benches set ablaze on Tuesday (May 14), less than two months after a report surfaced of nearly 1,000 hate-crimes against Christians last year in France. Local firefighters put out the fire before removing the charred benches and chairs from the Roman Catholic Church of Sainte-Thérèse in Poitiers, reported La Nouvelle République. There was soot damage to the walls, floors and artifacts, all requiring specialized clean
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Crackdown on Baptists in Kazakhstan sparks fears of tighter religion laws
By Jack BethelA sharp escalation in police raids, arrests and fines in the past two months have traumatized Baptists in southern Kazakhstan, raising concerns about the future of religious liberty in the country.
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King's Christmas Day speech criticised for saying all faiths are the same
King Charles has been criticised for his Christmas Day speech which suggested that all faiths are the same. The monarch's Christmas Day address to the nation is an annual Christmas tradition that many households gather round to listen to on the big day. In his address this year, the King said, "The example that Jesus gave us is timeless and universal. It is to enter the world of those who suffer, to make a difference to their lives and so bring hope where there is despair.
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