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Wissam al-Saliby never dreamed of leaving his beloved country of Lebanon, but the call from God to help the persecuted church was strong.
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Christian lawyers representing father express relief after Spanish judge halts assisted suicide of 23 year old woman
A judge has agreed to suspend the assisted killing of a young woman in Barcelona following the request of her father, represented by Christian lawyers in Spain. El Diario reported that the woman had a severe mental illness and a disability recognised in Oct. 2022 from a spinal cord injury after a self-harming incident. Yet, lawyers highlighted flaws in the womans’ request for euthanasia, according to El Diario, because she wrote a letter on July 29, expressing doubts that she wanted help to die.
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Lessons in inclusivity: the power of special needs ministry
For the past 25 years, Dr. David Traver has dedicated his career to working with children who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Throughout this time, he has been privileged to witness numerous remarkable stories, but a few have left an indelible mark on his heart. One such moment occurred during a Saturday soccer game when he saw a mother weeping on the sidelines.
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Nicaragua detains more priests, shuts down more ministries
Authorities in Nicaragua detained two priests over the weekend of Aug. 10-11 after arresting 11 others a few weeks before, and on Monday (Aug. 12) the government closed a chapter of the Caritas charity, Catholic and evangelical sources reported.
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Ministry pays tribute to former chairman of Christians for Israel-Netherlands, 'inspiration to us all'
A tribute has been paid to Rev. Jaap de Vreugd, the former chairman of the Dutch Board of Christians for Israel in the Netherlands. De Vreugd died in the presence of his wife Dicky, children and grandchildren at his bedside at 5pm on August 6.
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As Muslim athlete receives lavish welcome, Pakistani 'Power Girls' wonder: 'Is our Christian faith a barrier to recognition?'
By A. S. JohnMuslim athlete Arshad Nadeem who won a javelin gold medal at the Paris Olympics for a world record-breaking throw has received a hero’s welcome, sponsorships and significant financial rewards from the government. Three remarkable sisters who have etched their names in history by consistently winning gold medals for Pakistan in the sport of powerlifting, however, have watched the happenings with mixed feelings.
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Muslims burn down church building in central Nigeria
Muslims burned down a church building in the early hours of Saturday (Aug. 10) in central Nigeria’s Niger state, sources said.
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Evangelical bodies back appeal against baptism ban at Lake Geneva
By Chris EyteLeading evangelical bodies in Switzerland this month backed a church’s appeal with the European Court of Human Rights against a ban on a public baptism in Lake Geneva.
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Increasing bans on FGM and child marriage in Africa give hope for end of harmful practices
By Jim OlangIt has been one month since the Gambian Parliament upheld the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on July 15, 2024 – a practice that experts warn can cause severe short-term and long-term physical and psychological harm, including infections, future reproductive complications, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The ban is a significant milestone, especially given the country’s high FGM prevalence rates.
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Christian family in Pakistan pressured to drop murder charges
A Muslim in Pakistan who kidnapped and raped a mentally handicapped Christian woman who died from her injuries two days after her release is pressuring her family to drop charges, sources said.
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Nigeria continues to tolerate terrorism, USCIRF states
Nigeria’s government at federal and state levels continues to tolerate attacks by non-state assailants who justify violence on religious grounds, according to a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
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Anglican head warns Christians not to associate with far-right groups, condemns use of Christian imagery in UK riots
By Chris EyteThe Archbishop of Canterbury warned Christians not to join far right groups after protests by extremists espousing faith imagery led to violent riots across the U.K. Writing in the left-leaning British newspaper the Guardian, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, head of the Anglican Communion, criticized the widely reported riots as “wrong”, “criminal” and needing to be controlled. He voiced his concerns about right wing groups referencing the Christian faith, even using icons during the lawlessness, as
