Sentence Upheld for Pastor in Algeria Stopped for Carrying Christian Literature
A case that began with police in Algeria stopping a Christian suspected of carrying Bibles in his car ended yesterday with a large fine for the church leader.
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Rwanda Is 95 Percent Christian. So Why Is It Shutting Down Thousands of Churches?
Over the past two months, authorities have closed more than 7,000 churches across Rwanda for failing to comply with health, safety, and noise regulations.
Mike Pence Praises Bible-Reading, Church-Going Christians for ‘New American Awakening’
In the commencement address at Hillsdale College in Michigan on Saturday, Vice President Mike Pence told the Class of 2018 they were joining the workforce amid “opportunity and optimism” due to growing faith in America.
Trump Religious Freedom Order Helps Charities Serve Over 13.7 Million in Need, Analysis Finds
Over 13.7 million people have been provided with health care and other social services offered by faith-based organizations this past year thanks to President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order protecting religious liberty last year, a new analysis has found.
‘There’s Prayer on a Regular Basis in This White House’: Mike Pence on Religious Freedom, Praying for Jerusalem
After President Donald Trump held a celebration for the National Day of Prayer in the Rose Garden, and signed an executive order setting up a new faith-based office, Vice President Mike Pence did an interview with CBN News’ David Brody – in his office.
Oklahoma, Kansas approve religious veto on LGBT adoptions
State lawmakers in Oklahoma and Kansas have approved legislation to grant legal protections to faith-based adoption agencies that cite their religious beliefs for not placing children in LGBT homes.
Trump Creates New White House Faith-Based Initiative Office
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, expanding upon previous administrations’ faith-based initiatives.
Christians Call for International Day of Prayer for North Korea to Fight ‘Demonic Principalities’
Christians around the world will observe for an International Day of Prayer and Fasting for North Korea as uncertainty and political tension shroud the region.
Google Rejects Christian Publisher Ads that Mention Jesus
Google controls many of the ads seen by consumers online, which means they also have control of what consumers don’t see.
U.S. pastor held in Turkey for his Christian faith, lawyer says
The lawyer for a U.S. pastor who goes on trial in Turkey on Monday over alleged links to a group accused of orchestrating a failed military coup said the preacher had been arrested for his Christian faith.
‘Multitude’ of Egyptians Coming to Christ Despite Persecution from Muslim Extremists, Reveal Church Leaders
Despite continued persecution from Muslim extremists, Christians in Egypt remain unwavering in their faith, compelling a ‘multitude’ to come to Christ, church leaders have revealed.
NBC slammed for pushing claim Christian faith ‘is used to defend white supremacy’
NBC News was bashed on Easter Sunday after the network promoted an opinion piece claiming that Christianity ‘is used to defend white supremacy.’
Christians flee PA oppression
Dr. Ephraim Herrera, an expert on Islamic studies, explained how Muslim oppression is causing Christians to leave the city of Bethlehem, where they were once the majority.
Palestinians to protest Friday after Jews sacrifice lambs near Temple Mount
Palestinians across East Jerusalem will hold mass protests on Friday in the wake of a court-approved Passover sacrifice ceremony held by religious Jews close to the Temple Mount on Monday, the leader of the city’s Al-Aqsa Mosque announced on Tuesday.
‘March for Eternal Life’ in Dallas Shines Spotlight on Jesus Christ and His Message of Salvation
On Saturday, thousands of people participated in a ‘March for Our Lives’ in cities across the country to bring attention to the problem of gun violence in our nation.
Islamic Terrorists Keep Christian Girl Hostage Because She Refused to ‘Denounce Christ’
A Christian girl named Liya Sharibu is reportedly being held captive by Islamic terrorists in Nigeria because she refused to renounce her faith in Jesus Christ.
24 Vietnamese Christians Attacked, Forced to Renounce Christ
Two dozen Christians in Vietnam were recently attacked by a mob for their faith.
Malaysia: Sharia Courts to Judge Christian Conversions
A recent Malaysia Federal Court ruling that apostasy cases should be heard in Sharia courts has led to disappointment for the country’s Christians, but determination from Islamic groups to prevent Muslims from converting out of their faith.
‘Tortured For Christ’ Movie to Premiere in Theaters Telling True Story Of One Man’s Unwavering Faith
The Voice of the Martyrs presents “Tortured For Christ” the movie, a true-life cinematic retelling of the testimony of VOM founder Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, who kept his faith despite facing 14 years of torture in a communist prison.
Australia’s Churches See Threat in New Same-Sex Marriage Law
Christian churches in Australia are calling for a Religious Freedom Act that would limit and override the anti-discrimination laws across their states and territories.