Herdsmen kill 28 Christians in Benue state, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed 28 Christians from April 20 to April 22 in an area of Benue state, Nigeria, residents said.
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India’s anti-conversion laws selectively deny freedom of religion for Indians
India’s famed Emperor Ashoka was an ancient convert from Hinduism to Buddhism. He demonstrated that a person is NOT forced by others to convert from one religion to another. Today, “religious conversions are forced,” is the flawed premise of all anti-conversion laws of India. Who could have forced mighty Emperor Ashoka to change his religion? The Emperor’s famous religious conversion was his choice.
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Iran cracks down on any hint of dissent after 12-day war
The situation for Iranian people is more dangerous now than before the recent war with Israel and the United States of America. Even more so for Christians who represent a growing minority religion in the staunchly Shia theocracy. Under threat, the ruling regime has increased its morality terror with brutal force.
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The end of persecution is a realistic hope but in the meantime we lament
In a perfect world, where legal systems hold political power to account and protect minorities against human rights abuses we might expect an end to persecution. But we do not live in a perfect world. People with power continue to act with impunity against those who think and live differently to them. Christians have a way to cope with this reality and a real and living hope for a future free of persecution.
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We need to understand the political winds and remain aware of persecution trends
New political winds are blowing with increasing force as the push-back against globalization grows with increasing nationalisms. The demand to pledge allegiance to something other than God in Christ will put renewed pressure on the Church and we need to be prepared to hold true to our faith. Here is a stern warning that Christians must take to heart.
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Slaughter of Christians continues in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday (April 28) killed two Christians in one area of Benue state after killing five Christians the previous day in another area, sources said.
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Muslim soldiers detain, torture Christians in Sudan
Three Christians were detained and tortured for weeks in southern Sudan after soldiers at a Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) checkpoint found one of them carrying a Bible, one of the victims said.
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Herdsmen kill at least six Christians in southeast Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday night (April 28) killed at least six Christians, including children, in an attack in southeastern Nigeria, sources said.
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ECWA pastor slain in Kaduna state, Nigeria
A Christian pastor was killed last week as he traveled to minister to church members in northern Kaduna state, sources said.
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Tunisian Muslims charged with beating Christian in Italy
By Jack BethelThree Muslims from Tunisia were detained this month in Italy for beating and robbing a Christian convert from Islam because he attended a church, according to a watchdog group.
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Coptic Christians are attacked in two villages in Egypt
By Edward RossThree days after Coptic Christians in southern Minya Governorate were attacked over “rumors” of plans for a new church, Muslim extremists upset over a permit to construct a church building on Friday (April 26) attacked Copts in another village.
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Polynesian Anglican woman joins traditional voyage to voice youth concerns at Pacific Islands Forum
A traditional canoe carrying young Pacific activists sailed into Honiara this week, bringing a call for climate justice, peace and ocean protection as leaders gathered for the Pacific Islands Forum. The voyage was timed to coincide with the opening of the regional summit on Monday, Sept. 8. A young Anglican woman from Polynesia, 20-year-old Kakala Tevi of Tongan and Fijian heritage, has joined other young people on the sailing mission to underline contemporary issues of importance to her generat
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