Christian mother in Pakistan abducted, forcibly converted/married
A Muslim in Pakistan who twice abducted a Christian mother raped her, fraudulently converted her to Islam and fabricated an Islamic marriage, 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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70 Christians beheaded in DRC church attack: 'Grim tapestry of violence'
Seventy Christians were discovered beheaded inside a Protestant church in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu Province, according to reports, which say the victims had been kidnapped by suspected Allied Democratic Forces terrorists.
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Christian migrants among deportees from the U.S. to Islamist countries
By Edward RossChristian converts from Islam are among migrants from countries hostile to Christianity who have been deported from the United States – initially to Panama, where they are isolated before possible deportation to their home countries, according to The New York Times.
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Opposition arises against church in Indonesia
A church active in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi Province for two years began facing unexpected opposition to proposed construction of a larger worship building this month, sources said.
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Islamists in Egypt employ new tactics in forced conversion of Christian women
By Edward RossOn June 1, an 18-year-old, middle-class Coptic Christian woman in Upper Egypt went to school as usual – but was then caught in a web of Islamist students, administrators, police and sheikhs seeking to forcibly convert her and marry her to a Muslim.
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Most US pastors encourage congregations to pray for and support persecuted Christians, new report shows
By Chris EyteChurch pastors in the U.S. have overwhelmingly indicated that the needs of the persecuted church are important to their local congregations. Lifeway Research surveyed 1,003 Protestant pastors by phone from Aug. 8 to Sept. 3, 2024, to gauge their views. The findings were published today (Feb. 18).
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JD Vance rebukes anti-free speech, anti-Christian discrimination in Munich speech
Delivering a speech in Germany, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized European governments for suppressing free speech and discriminating against Christians. He urged leaders across Europe to reverse the ongoing crackdown on conservative voices and religious freedoms.
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Most people come to faith between ages 4 and 14, but 'theological education hasn’t done enough to focus on next gen'
Lucy Kajidori, leader of the International Council of Evangelical Theological Education's (ICETE) Impact Team on Children and Families, spoke with Christian Daily International about the urgent need to integrate ministry to children more deeply into theological education. She shared how the initiative began, what gaps exist, and what the group hopes to achieve.
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