Blasphemy law in Indonesia faces criticism as cases grow
With an increase in blasphemy cases in Indonesia and arrests based on Islamic fatwas and mob pressure, rights advocates are calling for laws to be amended or ended.
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Christian colleges increased support for Planned Parenthood, abortion after Roe reversal: study
Christian colleges' support for abortion and Planned Parenthood increased by 10% since 2021, and one in 10 have maintained some relationship with America's largest abortion provider, according to a study released by a national pro-life group.
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Christian family flees to US amid prosecution, death threats for conversion
A Sudanese family that faced severe persecution for their Christian faith has been given refuge and will celebrate their first Christmas in the safety of the United States. Nada and Hamouda, a married couple, along with their children, escaped a dire situation in the Arab Muslim country of Sudan, where they were criminally prosecuted and threatened with death for converting to Christianity.
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Severe obesity growing in American children under 5 is ‘nearly irreversible’: study
Bombarded by food insecurity, poor sleep habits, fast food and too much screen time, more American children between the ages of 2 and 4 are being diagnosed with severe obesity, which "is strongly associated with high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, prediabetes, and early mortality," a new study finds.
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At least 131 killed, 700 injured in China’s deadliest earthquake in 9 years
A devastating earthquake, measuring 6.2 in magnitude, rocked northwestern China shortly before midnight on Monday. The seismic event, impacting Gansu and Qinghai provinces, stands as the most lethal earthquake in China in the past nine years, claiming the lives of at least 131 individuals and injuring over 700.
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History of persecution of Christians in Bauchi, Nigeria continues
With a history of Islamic extremist attacks dating back to 1991, Nigeria’s Bauchi state is home to a Christian community that continues to suffer oppression and killings, a long-time pastor said.
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Chile rejects proposed constitution establishing rights to personhood, religious freedom
Voters in Chile voted down a proposed constitution that would have established rights to personhood and religious freedom as well as replaced the charter imposed by a military dictatorship over four decades ago.
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Christian service shines in India's mental health journey
Through an interview published online on December 15, Religion Unplugged illuminated the integral role Christian groups undertake in grappling with India's mental health challenges. In the heart of Delhi, Nitin Kumar, a 22-year-old student, faced the darkest chapter of his life during the second wave of the pandemic—losing both parents. The ensuing mental health struggle led him to contemplate ending his own life. Yet, salvation arrived in an unexpected form—the mental healthcare services offere
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Church in Gaza remains under threat after shooting deaths, sources say
By Edward RossThe killing of an elderly woman and her daughter in Gaza City’s Holy Family Church on Saturday (Dec. 16) was the sixth attack by Israeli Defense Forces on the compound since war in Gaza broke out, a relative told The Washington Post.
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Disturbing escalation in anti-christian violence; UCF claims two Christians attacked every day
Disturbing data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF) reveals a concerning rise in targeted violence against Christians in India, with 687 incidents reported in the first 334 days of 2023 alone. This unsettling trend continues a worrying pattern since 2014, solidifying India's position as the eleventh worst country globally for the persecution of Christians, according to the Open Doors World Watch annual ranking.
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Pro-Life “It’s a Baby” TV Commercial Wins NRB Award for Best Messaging Campaign
By CDI StaffFocus on the Family’s pro-life TV commercial “It’s a Baby” won the National Religious Broadcaster’s 2024 Award for Television Messaging Campaign of the Year. The 60-second clip, which was launched on the one-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization on June 14, shows typical celebratory moments during pregnancy caricaturing today’s common pro-abortion language that a baby during pregnancy is just a fetus.
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Christian groups demand Nigeria be placed on list of religious freedom violators
Religious freedom activists have urged members of the U.S. Congress to encourage the Biden administration to designate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" after it removed the designation in the last two years.
