Archive for April, 2009|Monthly archive pageLoopholes allow for continual persecution in LaosThursday, April 30th, 2009A loophole in Laos' constituion supposedly protecting the freedom of religion allows for Christians to be persecuted as the government deems their worship services, gatherings, burial, marriages, and prayer as not "beneficial to the country." Egyptian Christians protest pig cullingThursday, April 30th, 2009“We remind [President] Hosni Mubarak that we are all Egyptians. Where does he want us to go?... We are uneducated people, just living day by day and trying to make a living, and now if our pigs are taken from us without compensation, how are we supposed to live?” Christian Copts of California: Free Father Mattaos!Thursday, April 30th, 2009Egyptian Christians are demanding the release of a priest who has been in prison by Egyptian officials for allegedly helping a Muslim convert to Christianity to obtain an ID card that indicates her Christian identity. Orissa Christians thirsting for the Word of God, says ministryThursday, April 30th, 2009The persecuted Christians in Orissa are asking for more Christian literatures instead of any other material things. This clearly shows how the Lord has strengthened their faith despite the persecution they face. 14-year-old Christian girl raped and forced to convert to IslamThursday, April 30th, 2009Islamic extremists raped a 14-year-old Christian girl and forced her to convert to Islam. The Islamic extremists have not yet faced justice for their heinous crime. North Korea is ‘Unique’ Rights Abuser, Says ExpertThursday, April 30th, 2009Experts say that North Korea is a 'unique' abuser of human rights, detailing some of the country's atrocities in explanation of North Korea Freedom Week this week. Iraq: Gunmen Kill Christians In KirkukWednesday, April 29th, 2009“They were peaceful Christian families, not involved in any political affiliation or such activities,” Slaughter After The Pull-Out in Vietnam War May Happen To Iraqi ChristiansWednesday, April 29th, 2009"The suffering of Iraqi Christians has been beyond description and is not yet over. More than ever, the Iraqi Christians need our prayer and support. The latest martyrdom of our brothers should serve to awaken churches in the Western countries to come to the aid of their Iraqi brothers and sisters. We call upon Iraqi officials and the allied forces in Iraq to avert further attacks against Iraqi Christians. It is simply unacceptable to watch the extinction of the Christian community from Iraq." British Asian Christians condemn attack on innocent Christians in Pakistan: CSLWednesday, April 29th, 2009British Asians Christians condemn the recent attacks against Pakistani Christians. Recently, radical Islamists attacked a group of Christians in Pakistan. Five Christians arrested under blasphemy in Sahiwal district of Punjab, PakistanWednesday, April 29th, 2009Pakistani authorities arrested five Christians for allegedly desecrating Quran. The five Christians could face death penalty according to Pakistani laws. Algeria: Christian churches reopenWednesday, April 29th, 2009Algerian authorities had closed several churches in the country in clear violation of freedom of Christians to worship freely. The Authorities reopened twenty two churches recently. Imprisoned Christian Alimujiang Yimiti Permitted to Meet with AttorneyWednesday, April 29th, 2009ChinaAid reports that imprisoned Uyghur Christian Alimujiang Yimiti was finally allowed to meet with his attorney last week. The attorney, Li Dunyong, has petitioned the People's Prosecutor after witnesses spotted Alimujiang being escorted to a hospital at the end of March. Somali Government Condemns Insurgent Moves to Annex Parts of KenyaWednesday, April 29th, 2009Somali Islamic insurgents are threatening to annex Northern Kenya and implement Islamic law. This dangerous move by the Islamists further destabilizes the region and restricts freedom of religion of Christians and other non-Muslims in the area. Chinese Pastor Released from Prison after International AttentionWednesday, April 29th, 2009Uyghur House Church leader Lou Yuanqi was released from prison on April 24 to await trial due to insufficient evidence. ChinaAid, who released the report, said that the release was likely the result of international pressure. Iraqi Christians urged not to flee after killingsTuesday, April 28th, 2009Louis Soko, the archbishop of Kirkuk, urged Iraqi Christians not to leave the city following the killings of three Christians in the city of Kirkuk. Pakistan Minority Movement condemns attack on Christian Homes and church in KarachiTuesday, April 28th, 2009Pakistani Christians protested the killing of two Christians in the city of Karachi. The Christians demanded equal rights as the citizens of Pakistan. In Iran, ‘crackdown’ on Christians worsensTuesday, April 28th, 2009“Iranian officials have dramatically increased their persecution of Christians following the conversion of a large number of Muslims to Christianity. Last year alone, 50 Christians were arrested for practicing their faith, some of whom were tortured. There have also been reports that Christians died due to the torture they were forced to endure.” Indonesian leader woos Islamists, upsets minoritiesTuesday, April 28th, 2009Reuters-India examines the religious and ethnic tensions stirring in Indonesia as their president "courts Islamic parties to form a new coalition." Displaced Christians Vote First during India’s ElectionsTuesday, April 28th, 2009Thousands of Indian Christians in State of Orissa still remain in relief camps following the violence perpetrated against them by Hindu nationalists. The displaced Christians were among the first to vote in the on-going Indian election. Churches Pray for North Korea After Gospel Groups Visit Isolated NationTuesday, April 28th, 2009Following closely on the heels of the performance of two American Christian bands in North Korea, churches held the International Day of Prayer for North Korea, which begins this week. |
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