Court in Spain acquits priests, journalist of ‘hate speech’ charges
A court in Spain has acquitted two Catholic priests and a journalist of “hate speech” charges for publicly criticizing Islam, ending an eight-year legal battle.
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Remembering the victims of religious persecution in Nigeria
August 22 is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. A time to remember those who have suffered and died because of their faith in Nigeria and around the world. To remember those who have lost loved ones, those who remain displaced, those who are still missing, and those who are struggling to rebuild their lives. May remembering lead us not only to prayer, but also to action.
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Thomas Helwys, the forgotten pioneer of religious freedom for everyone
As the USA continues beyond its 250th anniversary, it is important to be reminded that the idea of freedom of religion and belief, one of its most significant values, did not develop from Enlightenment philosophy but with the theological conviction of an English Baptist who ultimately died for that conviction.
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The Church must continue to engage with imperfect institutions
As the United Nations Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary on July 28, Christians are faced with an important question: when institutions become ineffective, unresponsive, or disconnected from the concerns of faith communities, should we disengage or continue to engage?
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Revealing concerns about King Charles' shifting mandate
In the British Crown's "The Sovereign Grant" annual report, King Charles is revealed as "Supreme Governor of the Church of England... protecting the space for Faith (sic) within the multi-faith nation". This reveals a subtle shift in the British monarch's mandate. Not just protecting but potentially validating all faiths, which is biblically untenable.
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Priest in Spain could face prison under ‘hate speech’ law
By Chris EyteA Catholic priest in Spain could face up to three years in prison after making remarks critical of Islam.
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Report urges Mozambique to reconsider proposed religious regulation law amidst growing persecution of Christians
A proposed law to regulate the registration and formation of religious groups in Mozambique is likely to compound the scale of persecution of Christians in the country. A joint report released by World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors International, and the Associação Evangélica de Moçambique (AEM), observed that the legislation disproportionately requires Christian groups to collect no fewer than 2,000 notarized signatures to register and would mandate theological qualifications for leaders.
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Persecution of Christians globally worsens significantly, rights leaders say
By Chris EytePersecution of Christians worldwide has increased significantly in both quantity and intensity, human rights experts in Berlin, Germany said on Wednesday (Oct. 15).
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Trump State Dept. demands China release detained underground church pastor, father of US citizens
The Trump administration has called for the immediate release of an underground church pastor detained in China whose children are American citizens. The State Department’s demand follows a sweeping crackdown by Chinese authorities on unregistered religious groups.
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Jihadists in Mozambique kill Christians, burn homes and churches
By Edward RossJihadists with the Islamic State Mozambique Province (ISMP) shot to death or beheaded at least 11 Christians and burned more than 130 homes in northern Mozambique in September, according to terrorism monitors.
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Kidnapped pastor in Nigeria slain after ransom payment
Suspected Fulani criminals in western Nigeria kidnapped and killed a Christian pastor despite receiving 5 million naira ($3,125 USD) in ransom, sources said.
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Shortage of religious studies teachers in UK 'worsening' despite rising demand
Despite the increasing demand for Religious Studies (RS) as a GCSE subject, experts have continued to warn of a shortage of specialist teachers in the subject.
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