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Christian 'Untouchables' Plan Rally For Equal Rights in India, Forced to Choose between Faith, Poverty
Dalit Christians, members of the lower caste "untouchables" in India, are planning a countrywide rally in March to demand equal rights and oppose government discrimination they say targets them for their beliefs. The Marathi word "Dalit" has been used since the late 1880s to describe the outcasts who were oppressed and broken by Hindu society.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Self-Made American Muslim, Asks Voters To Truly Examine Reasons for Choices
Born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr., basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar changed his name upon converting to Islam, putting him at an interesting intersection of the issues majorly affecting the United States. As a self-made black American Muslim, among multiple racial clashes and divisive rants of certain presidential candidates, he's had plenty to say lately.
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Country Music Awards 2016: 'Country Music Jesus' Eric Church Leads Nominations, Joey and Rory Feek Nominated For Vocal Duo of the Year
The Baptist singer of "Loves Me Like Jesus Does," Eric Church, is vying in five categories, including his first for Entertainer of the Year and third for Male Vocalist of the Year, in the nominations announced Monday for the 51st Academy Of Country Music Awards, honoring country music's superstars and emerging talent. Additionally, Joey + Rory, the popular Joey and Rory Feek couple facing terminal cancer together, are up for Vocal Duo of the Year.
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Victoria's Secret Model Shanina Shaik Dishes About Having Catholic, Muslim Parents, Engaging DJ Ruckus
Last month, when Australian and Victoria's Secret model Shanina Shaik became engaged to Greg Andrews, popularly known as DJ Ruckus, she was asked what role religion played in her upbringing, among other background questions. Her mother is of Lithuanian and Australian heritage, while her father is of Pakistani and Saudi Arabian descent.
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Phil Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty': Ted Cruz Could Restore Biblical Principles, Calls Same-Sex Marriage 'Evil' at Iowa Presidential Rally
"Duck Dynasty" A&E patriarch Phil Robertson, who endorsed Republican candidate Ted Cruz for president on Jan. 13, told a crowd in Iowa City, Iowa, Sunday that same-sex marriage is "evil" and "wicked." Robertson also said the United States has a "spiritual problem."
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
