Archive for May, 2009|Monthly archive pageCFI Urges President Obama to Remember Persecuted Christians in EgyptSunday, May 31st, 2009“When it comes to human rights and the treatment of minority Christians, Egypt has an extremely poor track record. The president should have a lot to talk about with Egyptian president Muhammad Hosni Mubarak, one of the longest-serving leaders in the Arab world. We hope he uses this as an opportunity to speak out for persecuted, minority Christians in Egypt.” Christians Still Fleeing Violence in IraqSunday, May 31st, 2009"Why do all Iraqi Christians want to leave to go abroad? They want to leave because the situation is too difficult here in Iraq," Pastor and Believer Attacked, BeatenSunday, May 31st, 2009An anti-Christian extremist mob attacked a missionary and a member of his church Monday as they returned home from a prayer meeting. Good meeting between Christian leaders and Orissa chief ministerSunday, May 31st, 2009Chief minister promises to re-issue identity papers for Christians who lost everything in Orissa riots. Muslim rebels warn violence in Philippines spreadingSunday, May 31st, 2009A Muslim rebel leader has admitted that fighting between Muslim rebel groups and the Philippine government is no longer isolated. Last August, rogue MILF members attacked Christian-majority towns when a peace deal fell through - nearly 600 people have been killed since then. Pope’s visit accentuates need for religious coexistence in the Middle EastSaturday, May 30th, 2009Islamic extremism is the main reason for persecution of Christians in the Middle East and other Islamic countries. Moderate Muslims must take the lead in tackling the fanatic ideologies within Islamic faith. In Lead-up to Mubarak’s Visit to Washington, Egypt Attempts to Placate Coptic DiasporaSaturday, May 30th, 2009Egyptian officials are making efforts to appease Christians by promising them equality. The promise seems to be to appease the Christians and prevent them from holding demonstrations against the president of Egypt when he visits United States. Amnesty condemns anti-Christian violenceSaturday, May 30th, 2009Encouraging news that Amnesty has taken up the cause of the persecuted in Orissa, India. Pastor brutally attacked in Madhya PradeshSaturday, May 30th, 2009A Pastor from who was on his way back from ministry was attacked by a group of Hindu radicals on May 24. Pakistani Premier: minority quota to be extended to the provincesSaturday, May 30th, 2009This is an encouraging statement from the Prime Minister, but actions speak louder than words. Four kidnapped teachers freed in PhilippinesSaturday, May 30th, 2009Abu Sayyaf has released three teachers who were kidnapped in the southern Philippines in late January. Their release is a relief after the same group beheaded a Christian farmer earlier this month. Ethnic Korean Pastor Expelled from Tianjin and his Church AbolishedSaturday, May 30th, 2009An ethnic Korean pastor has been banned from serving in the church by Chinese authorities who abolished his Immanuel Church in Tinajin on May 16, 2009. Chinese Authorities Secretly Planning to Sentence Alimujiang Yimiti to Re-education Through LaborFriday, May 29th, 2009Please continue to pray for detained Chinese Christian Alimujiang - government sources have informed his mother that the Public Security Bureau is secretly planning to sentence her son to three years of re-education through labor. Because the Kashi PSB originally filed the case, they have the authority to make the decision independent of court approval. Malaysia ban on ‘allah’ upheldFriday, May 29th, 2009The Malaysian high court ruled Thursday to uphold the government's 2007 ban on using the word "allah" to refer to God. Tom Axworthy: A dialogue of religious respect in JeddahFriday, May 29th, 2009The Saudi Arabia’s initiative to champion interfaith dialogue is a welcome development. But Saudi Arabia must also respect the freedom of religion in its own territory. The Kingdom has not yet allowed for construction of churches though it’s the main sponsor for construction of mosques throughout the world. Belarus church told to vacate by MondayFriday, May 29th, 2009This church has been the object of continued harassment, please pray for their latest struggle. Sectarian Violence in Egypt Diverting Attention From Political OppositionFriday, May 29th, 2009Egypt has the largest Christian population in the Middle East. The Egyptian Christian populations face persecution from Islamic fanatics. They also are victims of discriminatory governmental policies. Crackdown follows new Religion LawFriday, May 29th, 2009Officials have checked up on whether Protestant churches have been involved in sharing their faith and whether children are involved in religious activity. Church leaders demand arrest of anti-Christian attackersFriday, May 29th, 2009Church leaders in Orissa have asked the state chief minister to arrest the perpetrators of last year’s anti-Christian violence in order to help resettle victims in their villages. Nancy Pelosi disappoints; dialogue on climate, not human rightsThursday, May 28th, 2009Nancy Pelosi, known as one who has fought fiercely for human rights in the past, disappointed many after a 4 day visit to Beijing where she was seen as "accomodating" for not bringing human rights to the forefront of dialogue. |
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