Indonesia “harvest field” for Christianity According to Singapore PastorMarch 4, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Indonesia and other Southeast Asian nations are hungry for the word of God. While the majority Muslim and Buddhist populations are weary of the rapid growth of Christianity,...
Dusty Pews Await Long Forgotten Iraqi ChristiansFebruary 24, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The Nineveh plain held one of the largest Christian populations in the Middle East at an estimated 1.5 million in 2003. That number has dwindled to 200,000 after the second Gulf...
Chinese Catholic Leaders Given Ultimatum: Carry Religious ID Cards or Lose Right to Practice Your FaithFebruary 23, 2016 — Communist Government Fears Rise with Increase of Christian Followers 2/23/2016 Washington, D.C. (International Christian Concern) – International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that China’s hardline President Xi Jinping has begun...
Is Xi Attempting to Revitalize Mao’s Cultural Revolution?February 15, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Could Chinese President Xi Jinping be attempting to revitalize Mao's Cultural Revolution? He has already begun to emphasize the importance of Chinese culture which was a focal point...
Vietnamese Government Disregards Religious Freedom, Continues Persecution of ChristiansFebruary 12, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The persecution of religious minorities, specifically Christians, has witnessed dozens of attacks and discriminatory actions against them by the Vietnamese government. Regardless of the fact the 2013 constitution...
Pope Neglects to Speak of Religious Freedom in First Interview on ChinaFebruary 4, 2016 — ICC NOTE: An exclusive published by Hong Kong's Asia Times has the Pope expressing his admiration for China in his first ever interview on China. During the interview he spoke...
US and Europe Coy to Accuse IS of Genocide as it Would Obligate ActionFebruary 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The label of genocide is one which becomes somewhat of a political football when initially considered. Rwanda in 1994 was not labeled genocide even though 800,000 people were...
Muslim and Christian Leaders Issue Religious Freedom Declaration in MoroccoFebruary 1, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Persecution and violence among Christians and other religious minorities within Muslim countries are astronomical. The rise of the Islamic State has only made this fact more prominent. In...
Birthplace of Confucius Calls for Ban on Christian ChurchesJanuary 27, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Qufu, China is considered the birthplace of the Chinese teacher Confucius and remains a strong defender and location for the sage's teachings. Opposition has arisen in the province...
Verbal Feud begins between Christianity and Islam in MalaysiaJanuary 22, 2016 — ICC NOTE: A local Islamist party president in Malaysia recently spoke out against Christianity stating it has spread in Southeast Asia and other parts of the East because educated regions...
The Divisions and Connections Between Chinese ChristiansJanuary 21, 2016 — ICC NOTE: Christianity in China is already very difficult to operate within its borders due to the massive amount of pressure placed upon it by the Communist government. Once one...
State Trooper Prays for Grieving Father Rather than Give Speeding TicketJanuary 11, 2016 — ICC NOTE: In a time where the Christian faith is put to the test and seems to be nothing but negativity in the news, the story of State trooper Toddy...
Philippine Christians in Danger as Islamic Radicalism RisesJanuary 9, 2016 — ICC NOTE: The rise of Islamic radicalism throughout the globe has placed religious minorities in dire situations as they have become the prime target for many. Most would view the...