Syria’s Christians Fear Collapse of the State
Syrian Christians are integral to Syria’s national fabric. Along with other Syrians, they took part in the national revolutions and uprisings against the colonial invaders. They were the pioneers of freedom and democracy in the region. They played a fundamental role in establishing many political parties as well as national, social and human rights organizations. Because [...]
Pope Tawadros II: Law Must Be Enforced Indiscriminately
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria called for enforcement of the law upon everyone in society without discrimination. In an interview published on Thursday in Al-Nasr magazine, Pope Tawadros II expressed his fear of the state being established on a religious basis. “Egyptian society refuses religious formation of the state,” the pope was quoted as saying. “What [...]
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Ban on the Building of Non-Muslim Places of Worship
Bishops from several European countries are criticizing Saudi Minister of Justice, Mohamed el-Eissi, after he insisted that “the cradle of the Muslim sanctities will not allow the establishment of any other places of worship.” The statement has reflected the Saudi government’s intention to resume its ban on the building of non-Muslim places of worship within Saudi [...]
You Can ‘Kill Some Christians Today,’ Says Egypt’s Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad Party
Mohamed Abu Samra, secretary-general of the Islamic Jihad Party, made the claim that “it is permissible to kill some Christians today,” then gave his argument defending such a position. He justified this announcement by saying: “Those who came out with weapons, their blood is allowed for us [to spill], as a fighter is not considered dhimmi.” [...]
Christian anger raises as Morsi is failing to give protection for Christians in Egypt
With the economic crisis mounting and Islamist aggression’s rising, the Morsi government is under siege from all sides; allocation of requested IMF loan could “exacerbate social discontent”. Recent days have seen a further sharp deterioration in Egypt. Against a background of economic crisis, Salafi Islamist groups are increasingly assertive. The Salafis are engaged in the violent harassment [...]
Pastor Imprisoned in Iran Given Ultimatum to Deny Christ or Remain in Prison
A pastor who was sentenced to eight years in an Iranian prison for planting house churches in the country says that officials in Iran have given him the ultimatum to either deny Christ or remain incarcerated. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which has been working for the pastor’s release, reports that they [...]
Feds seek suspects, motive in Boston bombings
The bombs that blew up seconds apart at thefinish line of one of the world’s most storied races left the streets spattered with blood and glass, three dead, including an 8-year-old boy, more than 140 wounded and gaping questions of who chose to attack at the Boston Marathon and why. Federal investigators said no one had claimed responsibility for [...]
Rick Warren’s Son Takes Own Life After Lifelong Battle With Mental Illness
The 27-year-old son of Pastor Rick Warren has taken his own life after a lifelong struggle with mental illness. The internationally known Christian leader at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif, made the announcement about his son early Saturday morning in an email sent to his staff. “No words can express the anguished grief we [...]
Iran Says It Deals With House-Churches in Islamic Cities!
The topics of evangelism and house churches are making headlines in pro-government media these days and through these means they try to establish a platform to deal with them. In one case, a government supported paper, Khorasan, quoted Bahman Amiri Moghaddam, the Police Chief of Khorasan-Razavi province, as claiming that his “forces have dealt with [...]
Pastor Farshid Fathi remains in jail
In the previous story of Pastor Farshi Fathi, it was his family who escaped to Canada from Iran. Pastor Farshid Fathi still remains in prison for his faith. Iran today are hunting down Christians in the nation. Iran are going through a time whereby people are starting to convert to Christ by the millions, Iran [...]
40% of Pakistani youth think Islamic law best for nation
Ahead of crucial elections marking the first democratic transition in Pakistan’s history, more than 90% of the youth believe the country is heading in the wrong direction while nearly 40% think Shariah or Islamic law would be the best political system, a survey said. These are among the key findings of a new survey by [...]
Pastor Saeed Abedini Sends Troubling Letter Detailing Mistreatment in Prison
American pastor Saeed Abedini has sent a troubling letter to his wife, Naghmeh, detailing the beatings and harsh treatment he has been experiencing in Evin Prison in Tehran, Iran. “My hair was shaven, under my eyes were swollen three times what they should have been, my face was swollen, and my beard had grown,” pastor Abedini [...]
Pastor Farshid escapes Iranian prison to Canada
Pastor Farshid Fathi who was in prison for his faith in Iran has secretly escaped to Canada. Pastor Farshid is serving a six-year sentence in Evin Prison, Iran’s most notorious prison known for brutal treatment and even torture. What was his crime? Being a Christian who loves to share his faith with others and getting [...]
50 Christians arrested in Benghazi
Fifty Egyptian Christians suspected of proselytizing were arrested this week in Benghazi , told AFP Friday responsible for security of this city of eastern Libya. “Forty-eight Egyptian merchants who worked in the Municipal Market Benghazi were arrested on the basis of information that they had suspicious activity,” the official said on condition of anonymity. He added that [...]
Egyptian Christians allege torture at hands of Libyan Islamists
Libyan Islamists detained 48 Egyptian Christians in Benghazi last week, torturing them and using acid to burn off tattoos of the cross, according to family members. The Christians, who are peddlers, were arrested by Islamist Salafists in Benghazi, who said they had Christian icons at their marketplace stalls, according to Mideast Christian News. The men were [...]
Attack on revival meeting sends Christians underground
As police looked on, militants attacked a Christian church in central India earlier this month, causing severe injuries to some and sending the pastor into hiding, according to witnesses. According to a story by World Watch Monitor, the assault took place during the second day of a revival meeting earlier this month at India Christian [...]
Pakistani judge throws out blasphemy charge
A Pakistan court last month surprised all involved when it dismissed charges of blasphemy against a Christian man accused of insulting Islam. The Jan. 28 ruling by a trial court in Punjab province surprised defendant Barkat Masih, his attorney and religious-rights advocates. It came two months after a different judge threw out similar charges against [...]
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