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Christians in India Protest Textbook Calling Jesus ‘Demon,’ Mistake a ‘Typo Error’ Says State Board
June 12, 2017: Christian groups in India are in an uproar over a Hindi textbook that refers to Jesus as a “demon.”
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United Methodist Church Commissions First Openly Non-Binary Transgender Person as Deacon
The Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church ordained an openly non-binary transgender as a provisional deacon.
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Pastor Accused by LGBT Group of ‘Persecuting’ Homosexuals Wins Legal Battle, Moves to Strike Judge’s ‘Defamatory’ Statements
A pro-family American pastor accused by LGBT activists of persecuting homosexuals when he preached in Uganda scored a victory in court when his case was dismissed for lack of jurisdictional ground. However, the judge who presided over the case riddled his ruling with defamatory and accusatory statements, prompting the pastor and his attorneys to file an appeal striking the judge’s language.
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Disappearing Christian Leaders in Malaysia: Targeted Attacks Against Religious Minorities?
June 9 , 2017: The disappearance of three Christian leaders in Malaysia has raised fears that they may have been victims of a targeted attack against the country’s religious minorities.
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3 Compelling Reasons You Should Stop Following Your Pastor
June 9, 2017: When is it necessary for Christians to stop following their pastor? John Piper gives three compelling reasons taken from the Bible.
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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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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.
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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.
