Sweet victory for Christian bakers
The US Supreme Court has overruled a lower court decision against a Christian bakery that refused to make a cake for a lesbian wedding. For the owners of the Oregon…
Burmese Christians forced to convert
Officials in western Burma (Myanmar) have forced three Christians to become Buddhists, according to Morning Star News. Firstly, in May, two ethnic Chin Christians, a pastor and member of his…
Hymns replaced with communist anthems
Churches in China are being forced to sing songs praising the state instead of God. The communist government is banning traditional hymns and ordering registered churches to use a new…
Children killed by extremists in Nigeria
Three children were among Christians killed recently in two Nigerian states by Muslim Fulani herdsmen. Morning Star News reports that on 17 June in Kaduna state, over 200 armed herdsmen…
Swedish council bans prayers
A local council in Sweden has prohibited prayer in local council-run schools, care homes and offices. Premier reports that the municipality in Bromölla on the north-east coast of Skåne argued…
Hindu mob forces Christians to flee
Christian families have fled their homes in the Jharkhand state of India after threats from angry Hindus. According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), seven families left Masiya Mahuwatoli village on…
Californian liberalism turns nasty
California is well known as one of the most liberal states in the US, but now that tolerance has turned to intolerance. The California State Assembly has passed a resolution…
Biblical arguments for Brexit
by John Petley Providence is the term used to describe God’s gifts to all mankind, saint or sinner. It is important to note that in a fallen world, these gifts…
Asia Bibi safely in Canada – but “no thanks to Foreign Office”
Campaigner Luke de Pulford has accused the Foreign Office of having a “blind spot” over suffering Christians, which could be seen in its treatment of Asia Bibi.
Petition against diplomatic downgrade
Pastors in South Africa have been asked to help mobilise Christians to sign a petition opposing the recent downgrading of the country’s diplomatic relations with Israel.
Palestinian Party accepts Israeli rule
A new Palestinian party has been launched advocating the acceptance of Israeli rule – a ‘one-state solution’ – because “people want economic stability”, according to founder Ashraf Jabari.
$10 billion offer rejected
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly offered Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas $10 billion to accept President Trump’s much-awaited Middle East peace plan, to be unveiled following the conclusion…
‘Divine deed’ to land
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon dramatically held up the Bible as the ‘deed’ to their land during a special session of the United Nations Security Council. Tasked with the job…
Netflix series implicated in suicides
Teen TV series ‘13 Reasons Why’ is accused of encouraging suicides Youth suicides rose dramatically after the release of Netflix TV series ‘13 Reasons Why’, according to the US National…
Churches fight Ebola
AS DEATHS from the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) passed 1,000 in early May, churches are playing a vital role in counteracting the virus. The outbreak,…