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Archive for August, 2009|Monthly archive pageEU Urged to Pressure Pakistan Over Christian AttacksMonday, August 31st, 2009UK officials Deporting Christian Family to AlgeriaMonday, August 31st, 2009The Christian family may face persecution upon deportation to Algeria. Forgotten-Christians in PalestineMonday, August 31st, 2009“Today, Christians in Bethlehem constitute less than 15 percent of the population…five or six decades ago, the Christians living in the birthplace of Jesus made up more than 70 percent of the population.” Two Christian Women Held in Tehran PrisonMonday, August 31st, 2009“Fear is not in their vocabulary. They have so much boldness when they talk about Jesus Christ. They desperately need our prayers and help.” Pakistani Christians Give Government Ultimatum on Blasphemy LawsMonday, August 31st, 2009“On several occasions, on the pretext of blasphemy, Christians have been attacked, pastors and priests arrested, women raped and homes burnt." Chinese Regime Blacklists 247 DissidentsMonday, August 31st, 2009China's Propaganda Ministry has created a blacklist of "247 so-called dissidents that Chinese media are now forbidden to interview or write about." One of those dissidents includes a well-known blogger who was fired from his job in 2006 for writing an article that exposed the forced demolition of a Christian church building. The Myth of a Moderate MalaysiaMonday, August 31st, 2009Commentary on the myth of a "moderate" Malaysia. India’s Progress Threatened by Religious StrifeMonday, August 31st, 2009India is the world’s largest democracy and it has also achieved impressive economic progress over the past few years. But Indian officials have repeatedly failed to protect Christian and Muslim minorities from violence by Hindu radicals. Indian Christians’ ‘catacomb experience’Sunday, August 30th, 2009One year ago, Christians in Orissa faced unprecedented violence from Hindu radicals. Please read this story to understand the the challenges faced and the amazing faith demonstrated by the persecuted Christians. Sister of Mercy for Pakistan MuslimsSunday, August 30th, 2009"When extremists attack Christians, I always consider myself a second-class citizen and practically all Christians feel the same," Bangladesh: Muslims Threaten Catholic Women of Dewtola VillageSunday, August 30th, 2009“We live in a situation of deep insecurity and despite having alerted the local authorities nothing has happened." Sweden May Have Illegally Deported Iraqi RefugeesSunday, August 30th, 2009Sweden deported Iraqi refugees, including Christians, back to their country. The illegal deportation endangers the lives of the deportees. Sect Members Captured in NigeriaSaturday, August 29th, 2009Nigeria police arrested more Islamic members of Islamic militant group. The group fights to impose Islamic laws all over Nigeria-including on Christians in the country. More Bloodshed in Iraq, Christians Cry Out for HelpSaturday, August 29th, 2009The violence in Iraq is driving out many Christians from the country. Please stand with Iraqi Christians with your prayers and support. Turkey: Murder Defendant Again Admits PerjurySaturday, August 29th, 2009Prosecutors suspect he’s protecting ‘masterminds’ of slaying of three Christians in Malatya EU Ambassadors Discuss Belarus Threats To Close MegachurchSaturday, August 29th, 2009The threat to close the Church is another clear indication of violation of freedom of religion by officials in Belarus. Seoul and Pyongyang agree on program for family reunificationFriday, August 28th, 2009"The first round of meetings scheduled from September 26 to October 1 in a mountain resort on North Korean coast. The agreement reached after three days of talks between the two delegations. Analysts consider the recent détente a move by north to get more aid and funding." Thousands of civilians flee conflict between Burmese army and Shan rebelsFriday, August 28th, 2009Please continue to pray for Christians in Burma as there have been reports that thousands of civilians have fled across the border between Burma and China to escape an ongoing conflict between the Burmese army and the ethnic Shan. In regard to the massive exodus on August 25, a source said that he had seen "nothing like that in at least 10 years." Christians are Treated as Second-Class Citizens in EgyptFriday, August 28th, 2009Egyptian officials treat Christian minorities as second-class citizens. Egyptian Christians are face violence from Islamic radicals. Candle Light Homage Paid to Orissa Christian Martyrs on 1st Anniv.Friday, August 28th, 2009Indian Christians are demanding full justice to the victims of the Orissa attack in which thousands of Christians were affected. |
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