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Syncretism, pluralism, New Apostolic Reformation: Korean church groups ask WEA to clarify its stance before holding its next GA in Seoul

Asia Church & Missions

14 Nov, 2024 22:11 EST

Even before the WEA officially announced its next General Assembly in Seoul, Korea from October 27-31, 2025, news of the plans has been met with criticisms by Korean church groups who called for the preparations to be put on hold until their concerns about certain WEA leaders and the organization’s theological views are addressed. While the two first statements focused primarily on questions around pluralism and syncretism due to WEA’s engagement with Catholics, ecumenical and Muslim groups, the
Young Christian woman seeks justice after rape in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

14 Nov, 2024 14:16 EST

An 18-year-old Catholic woman in Pakistan said police have refused to arrest a Muslim who abducted and raped her at gunpoint last week.
Bible Society of Brazil celebrates printing of 200 million Bibles and New Testaments

Latin America Church & Missions

14 Nov, 2024 11:11 EST

The Bible Society of Brazil (SBB) recently achieved a historic milestone in biblical dissemination: the printing of 200 million Bibles and New Testaments. In 2011, SBB celebrated the printing of its first 100 million copies. Just over a decade later, that figure has doubled to 200 million. This remarkable growth reflects the increasing demand for the Bible and the enduring impact of the organization’s work, which is part of a global network of Bible Societies dedicated to translating, printing,
John Rhys-Davies narrates 'Scrooge' podcast; talks connection with Tolkien's Gimli: 'We all carry our chains'

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture

14 Nov, 2024 10:24 EST

Presented by Hope Media Group and Compassion International, the four-part adaptation brings Dickens’ timeless message of transformation and compassion to life with an all-star cast that includes Sean Astin, Rhys-Davies’ “Rings” co-star, as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge.
Christians across India unite for 2024 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Asia Religious Freedom Church & Missions

14 Nov, 2024 10:17 EST

As persecution of Christians continues to rise globally, churches across India joined an international prayer initiative during the first two Sundays of November, with strong participation reported from cities and towns nationwide.

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14 Nov, 2024 09:58 EST

Europe Church & Missions

More senior clergy may need to follow Welby in resigning, says bishop

By Christian Today

More senior clergy in the Church of England may need to resign following the Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to step down over personal failings in how decades of "abhorrent" child abuse by the late John Smyth was responded to.
14 Nov, 2024 08:11 EST

Africa Church & Missions

One fatality, several YWAM staff injured in bus accident in Nigeria

By Ken Kagicha

A multi-vehicle accident near the coastal town of Badagry, 70 kilometres from Lagos, Nigeria turned fatal, claiming the life of a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) staff while several others were rushed to nearby hospitals with various injuries.
13 Nov, 2024 19:11 EST

US & Canada Middle East Society & Culture

Ancient decorative mosaic noted for first inscription of Jesus as God on display at Museum of the Bible

By Chris Eyte

The Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. (U.S.) is currently displaying the earliest known inscription identifying Jesus as God in the form of a mosaic found in ancient Megiddo, northern Israel, dubbed the “Megiddo Mosaic.” On display from last September until July 6 next year, 2025, the mosaic “adds much to our understanding of early Christian communities in the Holy Land,” according to the Biblical Archaeology Society (BAS).
13 Nov, 2024 12:11 EST

Asia Church & Missions

WEA plans to hold General Assembly 2025 in Seoul spark controversies in Korea days before official announcement

By Chris Eyte

Only weeks after the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization concluded in Incheon, Korea, the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is about to announce plans to hold its next General Assembly in Seoul from October 27-31, 2025. Even before the official announcement ceremony scheduled for this coming Friday (Nov. 15), however, the news has been met with criticism by several Christian groups in the country who have called for the plans to be put on hold.
13 Nov, 2024 10:42 EST

Africa Religious Freedom

Nigerian general recounts sham trial that led to death sentences

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

A former Army general in Nigeria said his death sentence following riots more than 30 years ago was the result of Muslim military leaders controlling a sham tribunal.
13 Nov, 2024 06:11 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children

Canadian evangelical body calls on parliamentarians to support legislation forcing consent and age verification for pornographic websites

By Chris Eyte

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) has expressed concerns about the lack of age and consent verification by pornography platforms in an opinion submission to a parliamentary committee. The group issued a statement to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights at the House of Commons, meeting Oct. 31 at the Canadian Parliament, in support of Bill c-270, “An Act to amend the Criminal Code (pornographic material)."
12 Nov, 2024 12:19 EST

Asia Religious Freedom

UN body urges Pakistan to end or amend blasphemy laws

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Expressing alarm over an increase in false blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, the UN Human Rights Committee last week urged repeal or amending of the country’s harsh blasphemy laws.

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