Terrorists kill eight Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria
Unidentified terrorists on Thursday (Dec. 28) killed eight Christians in Taraba state, Nigeria, after 13 others were slain the previous week, sources said.
Religious Freedom
Latest
Opinion
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Election losses in 2024 set back the Hindu extremist agenda, but the Hindutva movement remains powerful
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 third part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to South Asia.
Latest
-
160 people massacred in Christian areas of Plateau state, Nigeria
Terrorists massacred 160 people, many of them preparing for church Christmas programs, Saturday night (Dec. 23) through Monday (Dec. 25) in coordinated attacks on predominantly Christian areas in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
-
Pakistani Christians celebrate Christmas 4 months after attacks
Four months after the attacks on dozens of churches and Christians' homes by Muslim mobs in Pakistan, the Christian minority fervently and enthusiastically celebrated Christmas. Across the country, churches and streets were adorned with festive lights and trees, reflecting their resilient spirit.
-
A 'sombre' Christmas in the Holy Land
"A ceasefire and peace - these are the two things I want for Christmas," says Brendan Metcalfe, chief executive of Friends of the Holy Land. Months of war between Israel and Gaza are taking a "terrible" toll on the entire region, with devastating consequences for people in the West Bank and Bethlehem who rely on tourism.
-
Europe on high alert as Christmas terror plots foiled in France, Germany, Austria
Several Muslim suspects have been arrested in France, Germany and Austria for allegedly planning Christmas terror attacks, according to reports, which say there’s a “very high level of terrorist threat” from Islamic terrorists in France. Spain is also on alert.
-
Extremist jailed for at least 16 years over plot to kill Christian preacher
An Islamist extremist has been sentenced to a minimum sentence of 16 years over a plot to kill a Christian preacher in London's Hyde Park. Edward Little, 22, was intercepted by officers on 23 September 2022 while on his way to buy a weapon after travelling from his home in Brighton to London. He had a rucksack containing £5,000 when he was arrested.
-
Pastor ‘falsely framed’ resulting in shut down of his seven churches
Last week, the Nautanwa police released a pastor in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, on bail after arresting him last month. While speaking to Christian Today, his wife and son alleged, "He is falsely framed."
Most Recent
-
Microcredentialing could 'change the face of the future of theological education', ICETE Academy director says
Microcredentialing—bite-sized learning modules—is emerging as a transformative approach to theological education, making it more accessible to under-resourced Christians seeking practical and flexible ways to engage in learning. By offering formal credentials in smaller, stackable units, microcredentialing provides an innovative alternative to traditional theological degrees, which often require significant time and financial commitment.
-
-
-
-
-
