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UK General Election: What does the victorious Labour party’s promise for 'change' mean for evangelicals?

Europe Society & Culture

5 Jul, 2024 08:07 EDT

King Charles III and leaders around the world will be extending their congratulations to new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the Labour Party’s thumping victory in the U.K. General Election yesterday, July 4. Labour, in its prior electioneering for a “mission-driven” administration, claimed that governments worked best “when working in partnership” with business, trade unions, communities - and faith groups. So what does that mean for evangelical Christians, of whatever political persu
European Evangelical Alliance refutes disunity claims by Russian evangelical leader: path to peace 'is simple'

Europe Church & Missions

4 Jul, 2024 14:07 EDT

The European Evangelical Alliance (EEA) has issued a statement refuting claims by a Russian evangelical leader who told Christian Daily International that the country he loved “is being attacked by the countries of the entire Western Christian world.” They also deny a division between evangelicals in the East and the West, and outlined what they consider to be the only way to lasting peace.
Relatives kill Christian woman with axe blows, stones in India

Asia Religious Freedom

4 Jul, 2024 13:54 EDT

A tribal religion villager in India killed his 32-year-old niece with axe blows and stones last week, claiming she and her relatives had no right to ancestral farmland because they had become Christians, sources said.
Christian leaders in Nigeria respond to Gwoza attacks

Africa Religious Freedom

4 Jul, 2024 10:01 EDT

Christian leaders in Nigeria expressed shock and dismay at suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno state on Saturday (June 29) that killed both Muslims and Christians.
The Meeting House megachurch temporarily shutters because it can’t get abuse insurance

US & Canada Church & Missions

4 Jul, 2024 07:07 EDT

More than two years after former teaching pastor Bruxy Cavey resigned from one of Canada’s largest megachurches amid allegations of sexual misconduct, The Meeting House has temporarily paused operations because no insurance company wants to cover its abuse liability or employment practices liability insurance.

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Jul 3, 2024 15:07 EDT

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Caribbean churches mobilize relief as 'monster' Hurricane Beryl smashes through the islands

By Chris Eyte

Evangelical Christians are mobilizing efforts to help people as the powerful hurricane Beryl pours its wrath across the Caribbean islands. At the time of publication, the category five "monster storm", now downgraded to a still impressive category four, was heading to the southern coastline of Jamaica from east to west, with thunderous rain and blustering wind due eastern St Thomas.
Jul 3, 2024 13:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

CNEF calls on French evangelicals to “refuse hatred” as second voting round looms for Assemblée Nationale election

By Chris Eyte

Turbulent political times in France has led to an influential evangelical body pleading for peace after the swing to the far-right in the first round of a national election for the Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly). As France gears up for the second round of the controversial snap election this Sunday (July 7), the National Council of French Evangelicals (CNEF) issued a press release last Thursday (June 27) calling for the wider church to demonstrate that a more harmonious society is possi
Jul 3, 2024 12:09 EDT

Asia Religious Freedom

Christian sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy law

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Saturday (June 29) handed the death sentence to a Christian for allegedly sharing a “blasphemous” video on a social media platform despite lack of evidence, his attorney said.
Jul 3, 2024 11:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

Prayer rallies being held outside parliament buildings on the eve of UK General Election

By Chris Eyte

Two prayer rallies are being held outside parliament buildings this evening (July 3) on the eve of the U.K. General Election tomorrow. Hundreds of Christians are expected to attend the event in two locations, according to rights group Christian Concern. "God has done mighty wonders in the history of the United Kingdom when his people united in prayer."
Jul 3, 2024 10:44 EDT

Africa Religious Freedom

Two evangelists severely beaten in eastern Uganda

By Morning Star News

Two Christians were on their way to preach Christ in Iganga town, eastern Uganda on May 28 when they took a wrong turn.
Jul 3, 2024 08:07 EDT

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Evangelical groups join UN expert’s damnation of prostitution as a system of violence and exploitation, following gruesome report

By Chris Eyte

Following a United Nations rapporteur's report on the atrocities that accompany prostitution, evangelical groups call on nation states to stop normalizing sex services and instead officially recognise prostitution and its related variations as systematically linked to violence and the exploitation of women and girls. "Prostitution is a system of exploitation and an aggregated form of male violence against women and girls that intersects with other forms of structural discrimination."
Jul 3, 2024 05:07 EDT

Europe Society & Culture

UEFA Euro 24 footballers open up about their faith, "only defining performance is Jesus"

By Chris Eyte

The excitement and furore surrounding the ongoing European Championships, the UEFA Euro 24, is providing a platform for Christian football players to share their testimonies about Jesus Christ. Ruben Vargas, 25, who plays in the midfield position for Switzerland, and also Bundesliga club FC Augsburg, pointed to his faith after his team's victory over Italy in round 16 of the tournament on Saturday (June 29).

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