Religious Freedom

Christian leaders express concerns about rising religious persecution in parts of Latin America

Latin America Religious Freedom

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The past year has seen a marked rise in persecution incidents in parts of Latin America, most notably Nicaragua, which some Christian leaders in the region have been following with growing concern. Under the authoritarian leadership of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, an increasing number of Catholic clergy has been subject to various forms of discrimination and persecution, including being exiled from the country.

Pakistan Supreme Court rebukes Punjab over Jaranwala attacks

Asia Religious Freedom

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Christian mother from Sudan beaten in refugee camp

Africa Religious Freedom

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Elderly Christian charged with blasphemy in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

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Christian beaten unconscious, home burned

Africa Religious Freedom

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China tries to keep children from the faith

Asia Religious Freedom

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Christians seek justice following attacks in Jaranwala, Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

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Global database provides new info on anti-religion violence

Global Religious Freedom

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Christians should uphold freedom of belief for all including homosexuals

Africa Religious Freedom

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South Africa celebrates Pride Month during October even as persecution of homosexuals is rising in other African states. This should be of concern for Christians as freedom of belief has long been a commitment of Protestant Christians. It doesn’t mean Christians must agree with differing beliefs, but it does mean that we must support the human right of others to hold, practice, and celebrate their beliefs as we have the right to hold, practice, and celebrate ours.
I was forced from home for my faith in Christ

Asia Religious Freedom Family & Children

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After a miraculous healing and turning to Jesus, an Indian family has faced persistent persecution. Recently it became so fierce they were forced to flee. Nevertheless, a powerful witness to faith in Christ remains in their village that we pray will one day bear much fruit. Here is their first-hand story.
Christians in Lebanon still hold fast to God in the midst of great troubles

Middle East Religious Freedom

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Five years ago, on August 4, 2020 one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosions in history rocked Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. Today the entire nation is still struggling to recover from the tragedy on top of many other pressures, external and internal, bearing down on the population of Lebanon. Here, we receive an insider's perspective.
A cry for peacemakers in a time of violence

US & Canada Religious Freedom Society & Culture

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The United States is a nation gripped afresh by violence. Many of its people are struggling to feel, to understand, to see a way forward. US peace and reconciliation advocate, Jim Eaton, calls Christians to a better way, the way of Jesus; a way that is not partisan but peaceful, not livid but loving.

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Europe Religious Freedom

UK Christian convicted for holding Bible verse outside abortion clinic

By Chris Eyte

A Christian in the United Kingdom vowed to be jailed rather than pay costs after a judge on Feb. 2 found him guilty of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for holding up a Bible verse sign near an abortion clinic.
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Asia Religious Freedom

Vietnamese Christian sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after holding prayer meeting in his home

By The Christian Post

A Vietnamese Montagnard Christian has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison on charges of “secession and incitement” for conducting prayer meetings at his home, advocates say. The sentencing comes amid ongoing tensions between religious practices and state policies in the communist nation, particularly affecting the Montagnard minority and their Christian faith.
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Religious Freedom

New report finds 168 religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries

By The Christian Post

There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries.
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Asia Religious Freedom

Muslim gunmen kill 14-year-old Christian boy in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Muslim gunmen shouting threats against Christians shot a 14-year-old Christian dead on Monday (Feb. 5) in Pakistan, sources said.
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Europe Society & Culture Religious Freedom

Hungarian official touts country's quest to 'implement the social teachings of the Bible'

By The Christian Post

A top Hungarian government official is touting his country's quest to "implement the social teachings of the Bible" at home as he visits the United States to discuss the nation's efforts to address religious persecution abroad.
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Asia Religious Freedom

Two Christian women assaulted in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

Police in Pakistan slow to prosecute a Muslim who attacked two Christian women with an axe and attempted to rape one of them are weakening the case against him, sources said.