Fears for Christians as Pakistan moves to tighten blasphemy laws
A Bill passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan earlier this month has led to increased fears for the country's persecuted Christian minority.
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British Christians Return to Repent for Broken Promises to Israel
From 1938 to 1948 the British government prevented tens of thousands of Jews fleeing Europe from reaching their biblical homeland. In 2015 and again in 2018, a group called "Repairing the Breach" (RTB), brought Christian leaders and others to Israel’s Haifa Port to ask for forgiveness and make amends for the deeds of their government. This year, RTB is hosting another tour to Israel for the 75th anniversary of Israel’s Independence.
SBC DIGEST: Road to New Orleans series debuts; Mission strategist moves to IMB | Baptist Press
Road to New Orleans video series launches; KBC mission strategist taking role with IMB.
UK gov’t official says 'conversion therapy' ban won’t harm parents, faith leaders
A United Kingdom government official contends that the government s proposed ban on conversion therapy, once written up, will provide conscience protections for religious groups and parents who hold ...
Gunmen Storm Nigerian Church During Worship Services, Shoot Pastor, Abduct 25 People
Armed assailants reportedly attacked a Christian church early Sunday morning in Nigeria, shooting and wounding its pastor, and kidnapping more than two dozen people.
Canada's Gov't Assisted Suicide Program Leads the World in Harvesting 'Live' Organs
Almost seven years after Canada passed an assisted suicide law, it has become the leader of the world in transplanted organs harvested from its citizens it has assisted in killing.
Pakistan Cuts Power, Then Can’t Restore It
The Pakistani government has been turning off electricity across the country during low usage hours to conserve fuel, but on Monday technicians could not restart the system. Energy Minister Khurram Da...
Nigeria: Pastor Shot and 25 Churchgoers Kidnapped
Terrorists attacked a church service in northwestern Nigeria on Sunday 15 January, shot and wounded the pastor and kidnapped 25 congregation members, sources said.
Palestinian Woman Ordained First Female Pastor of Lutheran Church in Jerusalem
History was made in Jerusalem Sunday as Sally Azar became the first Palestinian female pastor to be ordained in the Holy Land The ceremony, held at the Lutheran church in the heart of the Old City, ...
Christian Worship Service Prohibited in Indonesia
A church in Indonesia was on January 8 prohibited from holding a Sunday service in front of a city hall building, where it had gone after losing its prior worship venue in a mall, sources said.
