Fulanis kill 18 Christians in Benue state, Nigeria
Fulani attackers killed 18 Christians in a late-night assault on Friday (July 19) in central Nigeria, area residents said.
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Boatman attacks evangelizing Christians on Lake Constance, Germany
A man angry with a group of Christians reading Bible verses with a megaphone on their boat off the German shores of Lake Constance rammed his boat into theirs three times, causing one of them to fall overboard, slightly injuring his leg.
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[Interview] 'Most men have had severe neglect in their sexuality', says author of The Sex Talk You Never Got
Licensed sex therapist Sam Jolman has helped hundreds of men with intimacy issues during his professional career in the past 20 years. Now he has written a new book aimed at male readers titled ‘The Sex Talk You Never Got’. A married dad of three boys, Jolman is very concerned that men aren’t talking about sexual activity within accountable and protected scenarios and thus sees a great need for discipleship and nurturing in this area. CDI interviewed Jolman about the hidden issues affecting men
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UK church and charity leaders call for immediate end to two-child limit on benefits, citing devastating impact on families
The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and the Church of England are urging the new Labour government to swiftly abolish this controversial policy. Implemented for children born after 6 April 2017, the policy restricts benefit payments to two children per family. Charities argue this rule has plunged many families into financial crisis, with each additional child born after the cutoff costing thousands of pounds annually in lost benefits.
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Six crisis-hit African countries among neglected regions; Christian aid organizations explain why
21 Christian humanitarian organizations listed 10 crisis-hit countries that have been neglected by the international community, further risking the lives of over 300 million people facing hunger, displacement and armed conflict. The Christian aid organisations, through the Integral Alliance, have also identified five factors driving neglected crises in these countries, 6 of which are in Africa.
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Receiving honourary doctorate in Jamaica, Archbishop of Canterbury laments “vile and disgusting sin” of Church’s role in slave trade
By Chris EyteThe Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) degree from The University of the West Indies (UWI) in Kingston, Jamaica on July 20 in recognition for his role in speaking out publicly for the Anglican church to face up to its past role in the transatlantic slave trade. The doctorate ceremony took place at the E. Nigel Harris Council Room at the UWI Regional Headquarters in Kingston during the archbishop’s visit to the island from July 18 to July 2
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Faith of Christian on death row in Pakistan shines in studies
A Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy despite lack of evidence in Pakistan has demonstrated his faith by excelling academically even in prison, sources said.
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Only 2% of the world’s 70 million Deaf people follow Jesus, AI offers new opportunities for outreach
DOOR International is seeking solutions with artificial intelligence (AI) to see how this technology can be implemented to serve the ministry of deaf or hard of hearing (hoh) individuals. However, AI integration has proven to be more complex than expected when put into practice.
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Pastor and family devastated by death of son in India
Pastor Sushil Kumar and his wife rose at 3 a.m. on July 8 in their village in northern India as always to pray. They came out of their house 90 minutes later to find their 22-year-old son’s body hanging from the bamboo ceiling of a nearby animal shed.
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'Power Girls': Pakistani Christian sisters make history by winning 12 gold medals in int’l powerlifting championship
By CDI StaffThree Pakistani Christian sisters have made history by winning 12 gold medals in a powerlifting championship in South Africa last week, garnering laurels for their community and nation. Weightlifters Sybil Sohail, Veronika Sohail and Twinkle Sohail competed in the 52 kg, 57 kg and 84 kg categories respectively, excelling in squat, bench press, deadlift, and overall weight. The siblings bagged four gold medals each, showcasing their prowess and elevating Pakistan's stature in international weigh
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After years of harsh weather events, Texan churches face sharp increase in insurance costs
By Chris EyteCosts of insuring Texan churches in the U.S. following a wake in natural disasters, an increase in construction costs, and underwriting challenges for the specialized risks involved, are hiking premium costs by tens of thousands of pounds and threatening the existence of much-needed ministries. Baptist Press (BP) highlighted the issue in a comprehensive report published on Tuesday (July 16) entitled ‘Perfect Storm leads major insurers to drop churches.’
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Church of England urges new UK government to recognize human dignity of disabled children, support families
By CDI StaffThe General Synod of the Church of England made an appeal to the new government, focusing on an issue that garnered unanimous support across the chamber. Inspired by the personal experience of Christine from Wigan, the Synod passed a comprehensive motion urging "His Majesty's Government and healthcare providers to ensure that mothers whose unborn child may be disabled in any way are given comprehensive and unbiased information about the condition and support available to them."
