Israel
Jan 31, 2023: Religion Dispatches: IN ISRAEL, LEFT AND RIGHT JOIN TO PROTEST NEW GOVERNMENT THREAT TO DEMOCRACY — WHAT’S STRIKING IS WHAT’S MISSING
Aweek after elections that produced the most far-right government in Israel’s history, the protests began--protests that increased exponentially in numerous cities and towns. In some way, it seemed, those in mourning had woken up as if rising from shiva (the seven days of mourning in the Jewish tradition). In that newfound exuberance against draconian government reforms--political, judicial, and cultural--the Left, center-left and some on the moderate Right (in Israel often referred to as the “soft right”) have raised their voice in opposition to certain government proposals. This should be cause for celebration in the midst of deep anxiety, but there’s something conspicuous in its absence.
Aweek after elections that produced the most far-right government in Israel’s history, the protests began--protests that increased exponentially in numerous cities and towns. In some way, it seemed, those in mourning had woken up as if rising from shiva (the seven days of mourning in the Jewish tradition). In that newfound exuberance against draconian government reforms--political, judicial, and cultural--the Left, center-left and some on the moderate Right (in Israel often referred to as the “soft right”) have raised their voice in opposition to certain government proposals. This should be cause for celebration in the midst of deep anxiety, but there’s something conspicuous in its absence.
Jan 4, 2023: TRT World: Dozens of Christian graves defaced in Occupied East Jerusalem's Mount Zion
Church leaders criticise past inaction by Israeli police as they denounce "criminal acts" that they say were motivated by "religious bigotry and hatred against Christians."
Church leaders criticise past inaction by Israeli police as they denounce "criminal acts" that they say were motivated by "religious bigotry and hatred against Christians."
Feb 26, 2022: Jerusalem Post: Israel readying for 10,000 immigrants from Ukraine in coming weeks - exclusive
Israel's government estimates that around 10,000 Ukrainians will immigrate to Israel in the coming weeks, government officials told The Jerusalem Post on Saturday.
Israel's government estimates that around 10,000 Ukrainians will immigrate to Israel in the coming weeks, government officials told The Jerusalem Post on Saturday.
Feb 24, 2022: Israel 365: ISRAEL TAKES SIDES: ACCUSES RUSSIA OF ‘VIOLATING INTERNATIONAL ORDER
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday accused Russia of “violating international order,” after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine.
“Israel condemns the attack and is ready to provide humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine,” Lapid tweeted. “Israel is a war-torn country. War is not the way to resolve conflicts.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday accused Russia of “violating international order,” after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine.
“Israel condemns the attack and is ready to provide humanitarian aid to the citizens of Ukraine,” Lapid tweeted. “Israel is a war-torn country. War is not the way to resolve conflicts.”
Feb 24, 2022: Religion News Service: Putin is after more than land — he wants the religious soul of Ukraine
Ukraine is an ancient nation, dating back to at least the 10th century, with an eastern Christian identity at its root. Founded at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Ukraine is the second-largest European country, second only to Russia. While many faiths operate freely in Ukraine, such as Roman Catholics, evangelicals, Muslims and Jews, the country’s population of 43 million is overwhelmingly Christian and predominantly identifies with Orthodoxy.
Ukraine is an ancient nation, dating back to at least the 10th century, with an eastern Christian identity at its root. Founded at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Ukraine is the second-largest European country, second only to Russia. While many faiths operate freely in Ukraine, such as Roman Catholics, evangelicals, Muslims and Jews, the country’s population of 43 million is overwhelmingly Christian and predominantly identifies with Orthodoxy.
Feb 15, 2022: Persecution: Activist and Journalist Under Pressure in Sri Lanka
A Catholic rights activist was arrested yesterday in Colombo. Shehan Malaka stood up for victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. A member of the archdiocese’s proclamation committee on the search for the truth of the Easter Sunday attack commended the activist’s efforts to seek answers and reconciliation for the 2019 terrorist atrocity.
A Catholic rights activist was arrested yesterday in Colombo. Shehan Malaka stood up for victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. A member of the archdiocese’s proclamation committee on the search for the truth of the Easter Sunday attack commended the activist’s efforts to seek answers and reconciliation for the 2019 terrorist atrocity.
Feb 4, 2022: Christianity Today: Can Lebanon’s Baptists and Maronites Cooperate Amid Crisis?
The value of Lebanon’s largest denomination of lira is now worth $4. It used to be able to purchase a ticket to a Broadway show. Today, amid a currency crisis that has pushed poverty rates to 82 percent, it can buy a gallon of milk.
The value of Lebanon’s largest denomination of lira is now worth $4. It used to be able to purchase a ticket to a Broadway show. Today, amid a currency crisis that has pushed poverty rates to 82 percent, it can buy a gallon of milk.
Feb 4, 2022: Christian Post: How big business is driving the Uyghur genocide in China
This is part 2 of The Christian Post's series on China's human rights abuses under the spotlight of the Olympic Games and the corporate sponsors accused of being complicit in such crimes. The series will also feature testimonies from religious minorities persecuted under the communist regime
This is part 2 of The Christian Post's series on China's human rights abuses under the spotlight of the Olympic Games and the corporate sponsors accused of being complicit in such crimes. The series will also feature testimonies from religious minorities persecuted under the communist regime
Jan 30, 2022: Ghandara: Attack In Northwest Pakistan Kills One Christian Priest, Leaves Another Injured
One priest from a Christian church in northwest Pakistan has been killed and another injured after their car was ambushed by unknown militants in the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on January 30.
One priest from a Christian church in northwest Pakistan has been killed and another injured after their car was ambushed by unknown militants in the capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province on January 30.
Jan 29, 2022: Persecution: Christians in Nigeria Face Continued Persecution from State Governments
Technically a secular nation, Nigeria’s federal constitution contains protections for freedom of religion and belief, including the right of citizens to change their religion and the right to “manifest and propagate [one’s] religious belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance.”
Unfortunately, many Nigerians today are not given access to these freedoms.
Technically a secular nation, Nigeria’s federal constitution contains protections for freedom of religion and belief, including the right of citizens to change their religion and the right to “manifest and propagate [one’s] religious belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance.”
Unfortunately, many Nigerians today are not given access to these freedoms.
Jan 24, 2022: Premier Christianity: Reports of the Church of England’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Here’s where it is thriving
Church attendance may halved in the past two decades, but Sunday morning numbers only tell one story, says the Bishop of Islington. The Church is alive, growing and having an impact, he says
Church attendance may halved in the past two decades, but Sunday morning numbers only tell one story, says the Bishop of Islington. The Church is alive, growing and having an impact, he says
Jan 24, 2022: Persecution: Not Forsaken
Hanan was kicked out of her home in Egypt by an abusive husband, leaving the Christian mother of six without social status and sidelined as a religious minority and single woman.
Hanan was kicked out of her home in Egypt by an abusive husband, leaving the Christian mother of six without social status and sidelined as a religious minority and single woman.
Jan 24, 2022: Mission Network News: Winter brings another crisis to Afghanistan
Afghans face yet another crisis as temperatures drop. Without food or heat, millions risk death by starvation or hypothermia.
Afghans face yet another crisis as temperatures drop. Without food or heat, millions risk death by starvation or hypothermia.
Jan 23, 2022: Gatestone Institute: Indifference to a Christian Genocide
On November 17, 2021, the U.S. State Department removed Nigeria from its list of Countries of Particular Concern.... despite several human rights organizations characterizing the persecution meted out to Nigeria's Christians as a "genocide."
On November 17, 2021, the U.S. State Department removed Nigeria from its list of Countries of Particular Concern.... despite several human rights organizations characterizing the persecution meted out to Nigeria's Christians as a "genocide."