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Parents React to Satan Club Opening in Elementary School in Washington
An after school Satan Club is set to begin on Dec. 14, just a few days before Christmas, in an elementary school in Tacoma, Washington. The Satanic Temple said the presence of Good News Clubs in schools makes it necessary to establish after school Satan Clubs to counter the Christian club’s teachings.
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China Harvests Thousands of Organs from Prisoners of Conscience: Report
A disturbing report claims that China continues to harvest organs from prisoners of conscience on a wide scale. Most of the victims are Falun Gong practitioners, but others, including Christians, who contradict the ideologies of the Chinese Communist Party can also suffer the same fate.
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Reince Priebus: Muslim Registry Not Part of The Plan But 'Better Vetting System' Needed
Incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said creating a Muslim registry is not part of president-elect Donald Trump’s plan, but his team is working on a way to prevent radicalized terrorists from entering the country.
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Thousands Gather in Jakarta To Promote Unity Amid Christian Gov. Ahok’s Blasphemy Investigation
More than 10,000 people joined the rally in Jakarta, Indonesia to promote unity and religious tolerance while police are investigating the alleged blasphemy of Christian Gov. Asuki Tjahaja Purnama, more popularly known as Ahok.
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VP-Elect Mike Pence Not Offended by Hamilton Cast: ‘That’s What Freedom Sounds Like’
Vice president-elect Mike Pence said the cast of the Broadway musical hit ‘Hamilton’ did not offend him when they gave him a message from the stage at the end of the show.
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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.
