Poor Christian brothers charged with blasphemy in Pakistan
Two Christian brothers in Pakistan were arrested and charged with blasphemy on Tuesday (Aug. 27) after they were accused of desecrating pages of the Quran, sources said.
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Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
Religious freedom is a vital metric for assessing the potential well being of a nation or nations. This is especially so for Africa and the diverse religious representation in each nation there. Robust research supports the fact that freedom of religious belief benefits all, but the African continent is in danger of losing the opportunity to enjoy such benefits. Craig Bailie explains why.
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What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me
The US National Prayer Breakfast is a tradition in Washington, D.C. the first Thursday of every year. This year participants from all over the world were encouraged by the call for a revival of religious fervor. It is good and right to pray for our leaders and this opinion provide sound biblical guidance.
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No let up from the power of cartels and criminal groups in Latin America
While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this final part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to Latin America.
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China’s leaders increasingly concerned about Christian church as CCP legitimacy questioned
While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this fourth part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to East Asia.
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One year later, Jaranwala, Pakistan still reeling from attacks
One year after one the worst attacks on Christians in Pakistan, Christians on Friday (Aug. 16) called for justice regarding the rioting in Jaranwala as most of those arrested have been discharged or released on bail, sources said.
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Opposition emerges to easing worship building permits in Indonesia
Opposition has emerged to a proposal by Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs to do away with the role of a Muslim-dominated body that has complicated efforts by minority religions to build houses of worship.
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Grassroots advocacy centers plan key for new president of 21Wilberforce
By Chris EyteWissam 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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Nicaragua detains more priests, shuts down more ministries
By Edward RossAuthorities 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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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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Evangelical group gains official recognition for rehabilitation ministry among prisoners in Santa Fe, Argentina
In a landmark moment for prison ministry in Argentina, the Mesa Coordinadora Evangélica Carcelaria (MeCEC) — a network of evangelical pastors dedicated to supporting incarcerated individuals — was formally recognized this week in Rosario, the capital of Santa Fe province. The initiative aims to bring spiritual transformation and social reintegration to prisons through evangelism and the preaching of God’s Word.
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