Fulani terrorists kill 20 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria
Gunmen described as “Fulani terrorists” raided a village in central Nigeria on Thursday night (April 9) and killed at least 20 Christians, area residents said.
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Hindu nationalists try to dodge growing scrutiny over persecution in India
The Hindu nationalist organization, widely regarded as the ideological backbone of India’s ruling party, has launched an international outreach campaign aimed at countering growing criticism over its role in religious persecution and sectarian violence. It can try to dodge, but it cannot hide the robust and verified experience of Indian Christians.
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Nepal's uncertain but hopeful future
It is widely understood that Nepal has a rapidly growing Christian population. As it starts to stabilize and mature, the Church in Nepal is seeking official status and protections for their many congregations. The Nepal Christian Grand Trust now provides a pathway for official recognition, while theological, spiritual, and practical leadership development remains an urgent need.
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A new Christian federation may already be marred by India's Enforcement Directorate investigations
A new federation of churches in India has been launched to help protect church assets from being taken under amended laws giving authorities new powers that will negatively affect Christian witness. But the new group is already mired in controversy, for which groups it includes and which have been excluded.
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The case of the disappearing Christians of Yemen
In Yemen, there are few churches left to burn, few congregations able to gather openly, and few Christian leaders who can speak publicly without endangering themselves or others. The persecution of Christians in Yemen is so complete that it has made them disappear from the world’s view.
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Boko Haram kills 10 Christians in northeast Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday (March 30) killed at least 10 Christians in an attack on a village in Borno state, Nigeria, sources said.
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Zimbabwe churches ordered to halt worship and attend constitutional political rally
Churches in Zimbabwe’s Mudzi district were told to suspend worship services on Sunday, March 29, and attend a ruling ZANU-PF political rally, placing them at the center of a growing political storm.
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Bill would criminalize forced conversion in Punjab, Pakistan
A Christian lawmaker on Tuesday (March 31) introduced a bill in the Punjab Assembly seeking to criminalize forced religious conversions with penalties of up to five years in prison,
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Herdsmen kill 13 Christians at wedding reception in Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Sunday (March 29) attacked a Christian wedding reception in Kaduna state, Nigeria, killing 13 Christians and kidnapping dozens of others, a local leader said.
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Gunmen in Nigeria kill 28 people in predominantly Christian area
Gunmen on Sunday (March 29) reportedly killed 28 people in a densely populated, predominantly Christian area of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
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UK MPs demand Nigeria-Britain renewed ties should be pegged on the freedom and safety of Christians
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have moved to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties following President Bola Tinubu’s state visit on March 18 - 19. But UK lawmakers and Christian groups warn that future cooperation should depend on ending violence against Christians.
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The exile example reveals shalom in every direction
For many Christians, the idea of partnering with God has been narrowed to a familiar set of categories: church work, evangelism, discipleship, and the saving of souls. All of these matter deeply. But the biblical vision of God’s mission and our vocations is far larger than that. We need a bigger perspective: a shalom view.
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