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Franklin Graham: No Evangelism During the Olympics?

May 15, 2008, 03:15:14 PM
Country:  China

A statement by evangelist Franklin Graham during his visit to China has raised questions about his commitment to the presentation of the gospel when it comes into conflict with political pressure. Graham told reporters that Christians should not evangelize during the Olympic games because it is against the law in China. One wonders, since it is always illegal to evangelize in China, if the evangelist believes, then, that China should not be given the chance to hear the gospel, at all?

Shouwang House Church Raided by Beijing Government Officials. Major Beijing House Church Leader Detained.

May 15, 2008, 02:52:53 PM
Country:  China

In line with a disturbing trend leading up to the Olympics in Beijing, Chinese police and officials raided the Shouwang House Church in Beijing and ordered the church to stop what they called an "illegal gathering." Prior to this raid, on May 9, Pastor Dong Yutao, who is a major house church leader in one of the largest house churches in Beijing, was arrested on his way to collect a shipment of Bibles.

Interview-Eritrean leader blames CIA plot for youth exodus

May 15, 2008, 02:30:16 PM
Country: Eritrea

It behooves Eritrea to know that the country’s youth will continue leaving the country as long as their freedom of worship and other freedoms are not respected. The country which has imprisoned 2000 Christians because of their faith shouldn’t expect its citizens to stay in the country.

Hindu Fanatics Beat a Maharashtra Village Ministries Worker

May 15, 2008, 02:24:29 PM
Country: India

Police fail to take action even after 3 days.

Sudan clashes prompt UN pull-out

May 15, 2008, 02:10:09 PM
Country: Islam, Sudan

Though the war between the government of Sudan and the mainly Christian and animist South Sudanese came to an end with the singing of Comprehensive Peace Agreement three years a go, the government of Sudan is failing to respect the agreement and the Christians and animist Southerners are still suffering as the result of actions of the Islamist government of Sudan.

Manama planning to legalise unauthorised churches

May 15, 2008, 01:56:18 PM
Country: Bahrain, Islam

Some churches face the possibility of closing down in gulf State of Bahrain.

Suspects All Deny Killing In Malatya Murders

May 15, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Country: Turkey

Accused ringleader blames other culprits; letter reveals alleged masterminds.

Archbishop Sako: the U.S. and Baghdad should be pressured to help Iraqi Christians to stay

May 14, 2008, 02:14:47 PM
Country: Iraq, Islam

Radical groups are fighting to Islamize the all of Iraqi and in the process killing and expelling the country’s Christians and other minorities. In order to save Christians from disappearing form Iraq, they have to be protected from attacks of radical Muslims.

Vietnam's Hosting of Religious Event Called "Window-Dressing"

May 14, 2008, 02:06:03 PM
Country: Vietnam

Vesak, a Buddhist celebration marking the "birth, enlightment, and the passing away" of the Buddha, is to be held in Vietnam for the first time, but human rights activists criticize the decision on the grounds of the government's worsening record on religious freedom. Particular attention is drawn to Buddhist persecution as well as the Hmong and Montagnard Christians who are routinely persecuted for their faith.

Lebanon's Christians watch clashes warily

May 14, 2008, 02:00:08 PM
Country: Lebanon

"Both Christian camps (in the opposition and the ruling majority) are convinced that they should not pay the price of the coup led by the Hezbollah,"

China: Trial Delayed for Uyghur Christian

May 14, 2008, 01:52:28 PM
Country: China

The trial of Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit has been delayed until early June, apparently due to difficulties in translating court documents. Yimit was arrested in January on charges of "endangerous national security," but is believed by friends to have actually been arrested because of his conversion from Islam and growing involvement in the Uyghur Christian church.

Muslims Want Christian Doctor Hanged Publicly for "Blasphemy" in Pakistan

May 14, 2008, 01:37:49 PM
Country: Pakistan

All the Christians in the area, especially Dr. Sardar's family members, are living in fear because the local Muslim clerics have been regularly using the mosque amplifier to call on people to kill the relatives of the Christian doctor.

Zimbabwe Christians Facing Famine And Persecution, Aid Workers Say

May 14, 2008, 12:23:32 PM
Country: Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, church leaders are facing harassment from government officials who suspect them of supporting opposition political parties.

Christians Are Forced To Learn Islam At Cairo University

May 13, 2008, 02:52:23 PM
Country: Egypt, Islam

Christian students at Cairo University are taught only Islamic perspective to various religions including Christianity.

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