Religious Freedom

Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds refusal to renew recognition of Child Care Institution amidst allegations of abuse and conversion

Asia Religious Freedom

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In a recent verdict, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Bench, has upheld the State's decision to deny the renewal of recognition to a Child Care Institution following allegations of children being converted to Christianity and facing sexual abuse. The case revolved around a writ petition filed by Aadharshila Sansthan, a Charitable Society in the rural district of Damoh in Madhya Pradesh, challenging the order of the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Women & Child Development.

At least 10 Christians slain in Taraba state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

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Religious hatred motivated murder in Pakistan, father says

Asia Religious Freedom

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Two Christians beaten after Muslim-Christian dialogue in Uganda

Africa Religious Freedom

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Pastor slain, wife kidnapped in Kaduna state, Nigeria

Africa Religious Freedom

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Christian shot dead in Pakistan for unknown reasons

Asia Religious Freedom

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Kidnapped pastor killed in Nigeria after ransom payment

Africa Religious Freedom

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Muslim husband sets wife on fire for accepting Christ

Africa 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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Africa Religious Freedom

Christian buildings targeted in military conflict in Sudan

By Morning Star News

At least two Christian buildings were bombed last week amid fighting between rival military factions in Sudan.
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Religious Freedom Church & Missions

Christians urged to pray for persecuted believers during international day of prayer

By The Christian Post

Christians will congregate worldwide in solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Christ who face persecution and even death for their faith this Sunday and next Sunday in observance of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
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Europe Religious Freedom

Changes to terrorism and extremism laws could harm religious freedom in UK

By Christian Today

Christians "need to be wary" as the government weighs up changing legislation on terrorism and extremism. The warning from The Christian Institute follows reports in The Telegraph that Whitehall is working on a new official definition of extremism amid a rise in anti-Jewish hate, and separate reports that Home Office officials are considering expanding the legal defintion of terrorism.
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Asia Religious Freedom

After tedious legal battles Supreme Court of Nepal convicts Nepali pastor of proselytisation

By Christian Today India

The Supreme Court in Nepal denied the application of a Nepali pastor and upheld the High Court judgement of a one-year jail term and fine, even after there were no witnesses to establish the allegation of proselytization, said the pastor himself.
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Asia Religious Freedom

'Rid its borders of Christianity': Azerbajian lands on list of worst Christian persecutors

By The Christian Post

The predominantly Muslim nation of Azerbaijan has landed on a persecution advocacy group's list of the worst countries for Christian persecution over its policies toward neighboring Armenia.
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Africa Religious Freedom

Terrorists kill Christian, kidnap 25 others in Northern Nigeria

By Morning Star News

Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked a village in northern Nigeria on early Tuesday (Oct. 31), killing one Christian, wounding two and kidnapping 25 others, sources said.