‘Silent persecution’ restricts evangelical Christians in Kosovo
Discrimination and violence against Christian minorities in Kosovo continues to be widespread despite official laws in the country protecting freedom of religion.
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A tale of twin apocalyptic visions and the appropriate Christian response
The war between Iran and Israel/United States, can be framed as a pursuit of two very different end-times perspectives. One from Evangelical Christianity (USA), the other from Shiite Muslim theology (Iran). Both envision the return of a messiah figure to rule the world. Jesus, however, did not call us to precipitate the end, that is the Father's prerogative. We are to love God and our neighbor, and this must remain our focus.
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Considering Christian ethics in the time of war
Like other believers in conflict zones, Ukrainian Christians have been wrestling with issues of war that many Western Christians have long discussed only in theory... issues that may become reality sooner rather than later. Ukraine is becoming a laboratory of ethics for the global Church. We would do well to listen very carefully.
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Maintaining faithful Christian witness when faced with the temptations of empire
When we are impacted by the reality of war Christians need a strong theological foundation rooted in Scripture not doctrinal tradition that emerged from another context with questionable bias. Rather than choosing a side, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and the ethics of the kingdom of God, because the future of the world does not ultimately depend on the success of empires.
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Is 2026 the year to go analoque?
It’s no surprise that the generations who were the first to experience the fun and excitement as well as the darkness of social media have reached a point where they would like to escape from it completely. But being physically present in an online world can be a balancing act and we need to bring God into the conversation.
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German congress attracts 7000 participants, emphasizes digital mission as "people find Christian faith on Instagram"
By CDI StaffEarlier this month, Willow Creek Germany (WCD) hosted the Willow Creek Leadership Conference in Karlsruhe, Germany, which provided training and education on how Germans can share their faith with those in their surroundings. More than 7000 people attended the event including 5700 at the DM Arena and 1300 more at ten broadcast locations across Germany. The conference was held from March 7 to 9, focusing on the need for ‘creative courage’.
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[Interview] Missions in the digital age: cyber missionaries, attachment theology and why AI does not bring life
By CDI StaffWe are there to build relationships. An issue is that so much of what is taking place online tends to be individualist: individual speakers or presenters as representatives of Christianity. But what if we were to come as a group, as a cluster, as a community online, and create a space within spaces rather than trying to create our own space external to these spaces.
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Islamist defacing of Christian sites shocks French villagers
By Chris EyteVillagers at a cemetery in Dordogne Department in southwest France were horrified that vandals this week painted Islamist slogans in French and Arabic on 58 graves, a church door, a World War I memorial and tomb art depicting the Crucifixion.
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Baptist pastor’s daughter, grandson killed in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
A drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 individuals, including a Baptist pastor’s daughter and grandson. The attack, which targeted a residential building, also left 20 others injured, with some in critical condition.
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Organized crime suspected in attempted poisoning of priest in Italy
By Jack BethelDecades of hostility by organized crime toward the Catholic Church in Italy allegedly surfaced anew when a priest who had received death threats found bleach in wine he was about to serve for Holy Communion.
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Are we seeing a resurgence of belief in God?
Premier Christian Radio host Justin Brierley is optimistic about a steady resurgence of belief in God, while historian Tom Holland believes the confident atheism spearheaded by the likes of Richard Dawkins in the 2000s has "crumbled and collapsed".
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Anti-Christian hostilities in India increase over prior years
Hostilities against Christians increased in 2025, with 747 incidents of violence, intimidation and discrimination marking a continued rise over prior years, according to the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFIRLC).
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