Archive for December, 2011|Monthly archive pageSaturday, December 31st, 2011Remember the quote from the Chinese pastor on the church without persecution? There's more to his answer and answers from other pastors in this blog! Also - find out what they would say to those of in the Western church. Click here to read what they had to say. Son of a Saudi Mosque Builder Leaves IslamSaturday, December 31st, 2011This powerful story recounts how a son of a mosque builder became a follower of Jesus Christ. Palestinian persecuted for Christianity hopes to relocate family to a safe placeSaturday, December 31st, 2011The story of a Palestinian convert to Christianity, the persecution he’s faced in his homeland, and how a church in the U.S. is trying to help. Time To Help Arab ChristiansSaturday, December 31st, 2011What will the Arab Spring mean for Christians? Iranian authorities detain Sunday school children during Christmas raidSaturday, December 31st, 2011“Iranian authorities in the southern town of Ahwaz raided the Christmas celebrations of an Assemblies of God-affiliated church, detaining everyone in the building, including children attending Sunday School,” Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports. Boko Haram Attacks Prompt Nigeria State Of EmergencySaturday, December 31st, 2011The government of Nigeria declared the state of emergency to stop the violence by the Islamic group, Boko Haram. The group is responsible for killing of several Christians, including over 40 believers on Christmas day. Christian Pregnant Woman Beaten In Pakistan Jail Granted BailSaturday, December 31st, 2011Police unable to find any evidence against her in theft charge. Chinese Authorities Use Tear Gas To Break Up Christmas Worship ServiceSaturday, December 31st, 2011“There were around 20-30 police officers, and they used tear-gas canisters,” he said. “My eyes were so swollen I couldn’t see at all.” Lao Officials Force Christians To Recant For BurialSaturday, December 31st, 2011“Don’t do anything with the dead body; let the body rot if you insist on clinging to the Christian faith.” Christians and Lions: The World’s Most Widely Followed Faith Is Gathering PersecutorsFriday, December 30th, 2011"Not all Christianity’s woes are down to Muslims. The faith faces harassment in formally communist China and Vietnam. In India Hindu nationalists want to penalise Christians who make converts." Christians In U.S Claim Regulations On Charities Threaten Religious FreedomFriday, December 30th, 2011Laurie Goodstein, author of the New York Times article, writes, “The idea that religious Americans are the victims of government-backed persecution is now a frequent theme not just for Catholic bishops, but also for Republican presidential candidates and conservative evangelicals.” Nigerian Christians Dismayed By President’s Security ResponseFriday, December 30th, 2011"The Christian community in Nigeria is deeply sorrowed over the deteriorating state of insecurity and apparent inability of the government to protect and guarantee lives, churches and properties of our members." Christians Face Harsh Realities Of Nigerian Church BombingFriday, December 30th, 2011Amid anguish and mourning, church leaders distinguish between defense and retaliation. Increase of anti-Christian activities during Christmas in IranFriday, December 30th, 2011Iranian authorities have again increased pressure on Christians this holiday season, Mohabat News reports. Egypt Charges Three Soldiers With ‘Manslaughter’ in the Maspero MassacreFriday, December 30th, 2011“The Supreme Military Court started… December 27, procedures in the trial of three soldiers on charges of ‘manslaughter’ of 14 Christian Copts during the Maspero Massacre which took place in front of the radio and television Building in Maspero on October 9. According to the indictment, the list of defendants were limited to three soldiers from the military police, who were charged with manslaughter, which under the penal code carries penalties of imprisonment of not more than seven years,” the Assyrian International News Agency reports. Egypt’s Embattled Christians Seek Room in AmericaFriday, December 30th, 2011Thousands of Coptic Christians have gone to the U.S. to escape persecution in Egypt, The Wall Street Journal reports. Mideast Christians are the litmus test of Arab SpringFriday, December 30th, 2011“As the Arab Spring runs its course, the litmus test of whether democracy truly is taking root in Egypt and elsewhere in the region will be if the emerging rulers respect the rights of their Christian minorities,” The Jerusalem Post reports. Egypt court orders prominent blogger freedFriday, December 30th, 2011“An Egyptian court ordered the release Sunday of a prominent blogger detained nearly two months ago by the ruling military for his alleged role in deadly sectarian clashes in October,” The Associated Press reports. Philippines: Alleged Assassin Of Christian Priest ArrestedThursday, December 29th, 2011Fr. Fausto Tentorio was killed by a lone killer inside the residence of the parish of the Mother of Perpetual Help in Arakan, north Cotabato, Mindanao October 17 last. When Billy Graham Evangelized North KoreaThursday, December 29th, 2011 |
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