Archive for June, 2011|Monthly archive page45 Million MartyrsThursday, June 30th, 2011Did you know 64% of the 70 million Christians who have been martyred in the history of our faith died in the 20th and 21st centuries? That's 45 million modern-day martyrs - the same number of civilian casualties in World War II and nearly double the number of deaths from the AIDS pandemic since its discovery in 1981. Hard to wrap your mind around? Click here to learn more as we consider how to respond to persecution. Pakistan Campaign Against Blasphemy Abuse ContinuesThursday, June 30th, 2011Blasphemy laws continue to be scrutinized as more and more people are being accused of blaspehmy under such laws. School Children in Egypt Being Taught Jews and Christians are InfidelsThursday, June 30th, 2011Egypt school curriciulum is undergoing reform because it continues to denigrate Christians and Jews. Uzbek Christians Suffer Under Regime’s Tight NooseThursday, June 30th, 2011Christian Ministries suffer under stringent government regulations on religion include what religions can be practiced and how they can practiced as well. Russian Legal System Claims Church Preaching bad for Psychological HealthThursday, June 30th, 2011Churches are facing the legal system for alleged damages to people mental health. The courts have lost three cases so far and are trying a fourth in the meantime. Christians Threatened, Abused in AsiaThursday, June 30th, 2011Converts to Christianity throughout South and Southeast Asia face beatings, arrests, and loss of family and community. The Story of a Martyr’s WidowThursday, June 30th, 2011"It's not everybody who gets to be called a martyr's wife," Pauline told us after describing the brutal torture and murder of her husband in Gaza. "That's a great honor." Click here to meet this great woman of faith and mother of three who we are working to help support. Christians Face Job Losses and Forced Evictions Due to Controversial Church MembershipThursday, June 30th, 2011Persecution persists for Shouwang Church in China; a church member employed by World Vision faces possible job loss because of her involvement in the church's activities. Christian Persecution Becomes a Global Burden Says Russian Orthodox ChurchWednesday, June 29th, 2011It is becoming more apparent that persecution of Christians is becoming a global burden as Russian Orthodox church details the events of the need to stop global persecution of Christians. Egyptian Court Dismisses Muslim Case Against Christian WomanWednesday, June 29th, 2011Today's court ruling closes the curtain on one of the most famous and difficult cases in Egypt." said attorney Dr. Gabriel. Christians Produce Rule Book for Spreading Faith in the Midst of Blasphemy SensitivityWednesday, June 29th, 2011New Laws Could Ban Conversions in NepalWednesday, June 29th, 2011New laws in Nepal could re-criminalize evangelization and religious conversion, effectively returning the nation to its former status as the world’s only Hindu state. August Special Edition Newsletter on North KoreaWednesday, June 29th, 2011Did you know that North Korea's prison camps hold about 200,000 prisoners in horrific conditions? These camps have been compared to concentration camps during the Holocaust. Sign up here today to make sure you receive our special edition August newsletter on North Korea to learn more about the plight of Christians in these camps. New Christian Evangelism ‘Rule Book’ Could Decrease PersecutionWednesday, June 29th, 2011A new international evangelism code of conduct rule book aims at minimizing forced conversions and consequently persecution of Christians. Violence against Christians Increasing With Rising Power of Boko Haram in NigeriaTuesday, June 28th, 2011Nigerian Violence is continuing by Islamist group Boko Haram. Cardinal Urges Pakistan to Amend Controversial Blasphemy Laws.Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Tensions Rise in Egypt Over Two Missing Christian GirlsTuesday, June 28th, 2011Two young Coptic girls have alledgedly converted to islam after reportedly being kidnapped by two Muslim brothers. Orissa Orphanage: AshalathaTuesday, June 28th, 2011Ashalatha's family fled into the forest after her father was badly beaten by Hindu radicals in Orissa, India in 2008. Malnutrition and a lack of medical attention eventually claimed her father's life, leaving her mother destitute. Ashalatha is one of the 15 children we're caring for in our India orphanage who lost one or both of their family members in the Orissa attacks in 2008. Click here to view her photo on our Flickr page. Muslim Mobs in Egypt Attack Christian Homes, Threaten PriestTuesday, June 28th, 2011Two separate anti-Christian incidents break relative calm in country. Churches Unprotected in IndonesiaTuesday, June 28th, 2011Indonesia’s 28.5 million Christian community remains the most persecuted religious group in the country. |
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