Archive for June, 2009|Monthly archive pageChurch Planting Continues in Middle East Despite DangerTuesday, June 30th, 2009Evangelism in Muslim countries throughout the world is extremely dangerous. Many Christians regularly risk their lives in order to spread the Gospel and plant churches, but they cannot do it alone. Their need for resources is increasing as persecution intensifies, which often prevents Christians from being able to support themselves or their families. Growing Iranian Church to Face Increased PersecutionTuesday, June 30th, 2009As the Iranian government cracks down on Muslim protestors, Christians are preparing for the worst. The growth of Christianity presents an even more fundamental threat to Iran's ruling order than the current conflict, and if the government is so brutal on the Muslim protestors, what should Christians expect? Please pray for the Church in Iran - that they will stand firm through the coming storm. Fearful Christians Pretend to be HinduTuesday, June 30th, 2009Christians in the state of Orissa are pretending to be Hindus to protect themselves from militants who continue to threaten them nearly 10 months after a wave of sectarian violence. Blast Victims Seek Government CompensationTuesday, June 30th, 2009Family members of those killed and injured in the Assumption Church bomb blast are still hoping for compensation promised by the government, which has been delayed. For Christians, Vietnam war ragesTuesday, June 30th, 2009Vietnam's war against Christianity continues, and the war against the Montagnard people appears largely ignored by the United States. Chinese House Church Alliance Issues Declaration on Behalf of Autumn Rain ChurchTuesday, June 30th, 2009The Chinese Christian House Church Alliance has issued a formal declaration in defense of the Autumn Rain church that was shut down by China's Bureau of Civil Affairs on June 21. Al-Qaida Kills US Christian Aid Worker In MauritaniaMonday, June 29th, 2009Mauritania is officially a Muslim state, and Islamists are murdering those who spread Christianity. Please pray for the country's tiny Christian minority as Al-Qaida threatens believers and tensions rise before the upcoming election. UPDATE: USCIRF Calls for Justice in Egypt Following Anti-Christian AttacksMonday, June 29th, 2009Egyptian authorities have released from custody all suspects who were arrested earlier this week following attacks targeting Coptic Orthodox Christians in the small Egyptian village of Ezbet Boshra-East. Law Sought to Ban Conversions in Karnataka State, IndiaMonday, June 29th, 2009Six prominent Hindu leaders have urged the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Yeddyurappa, to enact a "conversion" law in the state. British Doctors Want the Right to Talk about Faith with Their PatientsMonday, June 29th, 2009Doctors in the United Kingdom are demanding that National Health Service (NHS) staff be given a right to discuss spiritual issues with patients as well as being allowed to offer to pray for them. UPDATE: Three Taochuan Christian Church Leaders Released in ShaanxiMonday, June 29th, 2009The three house church leaders who were detained on June 14th for "engaging in illegal religious activities" after authorities issued a notice declaring their house church abolished on June 5th have been released. The church has been targeted for their efforts to advocate for justice for peasants in their village. Minister’s Apology Fails to Impress Orissa ChristiansMonday, June 29th, 2009A federal minister's apology for last year's anti-Christian violence has been dismissed by Church people as too slow in coming and pointless unless it is followed up with justice for victims. Abolished House Church in Sichuan Requests PrayerMonday, June 29th, 2009In what appears to be a new tactic by the Chinese government, Autumn Rain Church in China has been abolished by a public announcement from the Bureau of Civil Affairs "pursuant to the Management Measures in the Registration of Social Organizations." Uganda: Threats, Expulsions For Christian CoupleSunday, June 28th, 2009Hostilities evident in Muslim area where missionaries were slain. Egypt: Village Christians In Hiding After ClashSunday, June 28th, 2009Violence erupts on mere suspicion of a prayer meeting Turkish Court Rules against Assyrian MonasterySunday, June 28th, 2009The court decided that the Forestry Department, on behalf of the Turkish State Government, now owns the land and can do whatever it wants with it, despite the fact that the protective wall that shields the monastery staff and its guests lies on that land. Christians Demand Minority Quotas in ParliamentSunday, June 28th, 2009Christians in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh are demanding proportional representation for religious minorities in the national parliament and state legislatures. Burma (Myanmar) presses rebels in bid to eliminate armed oppositionSunday, June 28th, 2009Please continue to pray for the people of Burma as the the country's military regime continues its four-week offensive against the Karen people (a largely Christian minority). More than 4500 villagers are known to have fled into Thailand during a season of monsoon rains. Remember the Persecuted in Saudi ArabiaSaturday, June 27th, 2009Saudi Arabia doesn’t allow for freedom of religion for Christians and other minorities in its territory. Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia must respect freedom of religion by reforming their legal system and institutions. Otherwise, they will continue to be breeding ground of Islamic extremism and hatred against Christians. Iran scraps death penalty for apostasy and stoningSaturday, June 27th, 2009Iranian authorities decided to get rid of articles that provide for death penalty for Muslims converting to other religions. |
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