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God Reports: Afghanistan: Letters from Christians under Taliban rule 9.19.22
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Aug 24, 2022: Baptist News Global: Christian fragility, brittleness and white Christian nationalism
The Religious Right seems to be flexing its muscles these days. After all, they’ve overturned Roe v. Wade, openly embraced Christian nationalism, banned a whole slew of books, and told Florida’s teachers, “Don’t Say Gay.” I don’t think all this is about strength, though. It’s about what I’ve called “Christian fragility.” nigeriaJune 13, 2022: Catholic News Agency: Expert says Nigerian Christians no longer view the U.S. as a 'credible partner'
More than a week after a devastating massacre at a Catholic church in Nigeria on Pentecost, an advocate for persecuted Christians says that Nigerian Christians largely do not view the U.S. government as a “credible partner” that will advocate on their behalf. ukraineMar 17, 2022: WND: Churches pack thousands of meals for Ukrainians impacted by Russian invasion
Four congregations based in Minnesota recently came together to pack around 100,000 meals for the needy, with half of them slated to be sent overseas to help those impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Bethel Lutheran Church of Rochester hosted the meal-packing event last Saturday, with 250 volunteers packing the meals on behalf of Food for Kidz and the Channel One Regional Food Bank. |
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Mar 8, 2022: Christian Post: Did the prophet Ezekiel predict Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
According to Pat Robertson, Vladimir Putin is being “compelled by God” to invade Ukraine. Indeed, “He went into the Ukraine, but that wasn’t his goal. His goal was to move against Israel, ultimately.” And, according to Robertson, this was all prophesied by Ezekiel, who lived more than 2,500 years ago. Is this true?
According to Pat Robertson, Vladimir Putin is being “compelled by God” to invade Ukraine. Indeed, “He went into the Ukraine, but that wasn’t his goal. His goal was to move against Israel, ultimately.” And, according to Robertson, this was all prophesied by Ezekiel, who lived more than 2,500 years ago. Is this true?
Mar 6, 2022: Christian Today: Churches converted into shelters to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Pews are being pushed aside in Polish churches to make room for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Pews are being pushed aside in Polish churches to make room for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Mar 4, 2022: Christianity Daily: Ukrainian Priest Wants To Exorcise Evil Spirit Influencing Putin
A Catholic Byzantinian priest, Fr. Tikhon Sergey Kulbaka, announced on Facebook last Friday that he will initiate an exorcism on Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose Ukrainian invasion he believes to be inspired by the devil.
A Catholic Byzantinian priest, Fr. Tikhon Sergey Kulbaka, announced on Facebook last Friday that he will initiate an exorcism on Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose Ukrainian invasion he believes to be inspired by the devil.
Mar 3, 2022: Chicago Catholic: Ukraine: no grave is large enough to contain the spirit of freedom
President Putin is turning cities to rubble, making life unlivable, and bombing civilians to kingdom come. The sacred Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial to the 33,000 Ukrainian Jews who were summarily slaughtered by the Nazis has been obliterated. Russian saboteurs stalk the streets dressed like farmers and street traders, shooting people randomly at point blank range. People are trapped in apartment blocks without food or water, barricaded in with mattresses and sofas. Children go to school in subways, and makeshift hospitals have been set up in underground car parks. A million refugees have fled the terrors, and a million more will follow. Scores of dogs have been tied up at train stations, abandoned by their owners faced with fight-or-flight and weren't permitted to take their treasured pets onboard. "This is Ihor, very gentle, please look after him."
President Putin is turning cities to rubble, making life unlivable, and bombing civilians to kingdom come. The sacred Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial to the 33,000 Ukrainian Jews who were summarily slaughtered by the Nazis has been obliterated. Russian saboteurs stalk the streets dressed like farmers and street traders, shooting people randomly at point blank range. People are trapped in apartment blocks without food or water, barricaded in with mattresses and sofas. Children go to school in subways, and makeshift hospitals have been set up in underground car parks. A million refugees have fled the terrors, and a million more will follow. Scores of dogs have been tied up at train stations, abandoned by their owners faced with fight-or-flight and weren't permitted to take their treasured pets onboard. "This is Ihor, very gentle, please look after him."
Mar 3, 2022: Tablet: Prince of Wales pledges support on visit to Ukrainian cathedral
The Prince of Wales promised support for Ukrainian refugees from his charities on a visit to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cathedral in London.
The Prince of Wales promised support for Ukrainian refugees from his charities on a visit to the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Cathedral in London.
Mar 3, 2022: Vatican News: Ukraine: “Please pray for us, that God may give us His peace!”
A Ukrainian volunteer working with the Order of Malta’s relief agency, Malteser International, in the western city of Lviv, speaks of humanitarian efforts underway to assist those who are fleeing, and asks for prayers.
A Ukrainian volunteer working with the Order of Malta’s relief agency, Malteser International, in the western city of Lviv, speaks of humanitarian efforts underway to assist those who are fleeing, and asks for prayers.
Mar 3, 2022: Word & Way: Kyiv Shrines, Memorials with Powerful Symbolic Value at Risk
Among the sites at risk in the Ukrainian capital are the nation’s most sacred Orthodox shrines, dating back nearly 1,000 years to the dawn of Christianity in the region. The sites, along with other landmark shrines in Kyiv, are religiously significant to both Ukrainian Orthodox and Russian Orthodox. They also stand as powerful symbols in the quarrel over whether the two groups are parts of a single people — as Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed — or are distinct but related Slavic nations.
Among the sites at risk in the Ukrainian capital are the nation’s most sacred Orthodox shrines, dating back nearly 1,000 years to the dawn of Christianity in the region. The sites, along with other landmark shrines in Kyiv, are religiously significant to both Ukrainian Orthodox and Russian Orthodox. They also stand as powerful symbols in the quarrel over whether the two groups are parts of a single people — as Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed — or are distinct but related Slavic nations.
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Feb 28, 2022: Christian Headlines: Chinese Court Sentences Female Pastor to 8 Years in Prison for Preaching the Gospel
A female pastor in China's Hubei province has been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of "fraud for preaching the Gospel" after her house church refused to join the state-run church, which monitors and regulates Protestant churches.
A female pastor in China's Hubei province has been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges of "fraud for preaching the Gospel" after her house church refused to join the state-run church, which monitors and regulates Protestant churches.
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Feb 26, 2022: Church Leaders: Greg Laurie Addresses ‘End Time’ Significance Following Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
Harvest Christian Fellowship’s senior pastor Greg Laurie took on the question many Christians have been voicing about Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine and whether it relates to the End Times in Revelation.
“Is there any prophetic significance to what is happening in Ukraine right now and other events that are unfolding around the world?” Laurie asked. Then: “The answer is…Yes!”
Harvest Christian Fellowship’s senior pastor Greg Laurie took on the question many Christians have been voicing about Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine and whether it relates to the End Times in Revelation.
“Is there any prophetic significance to what is happening in Ukraine right now and other events that are unfolding around the world?” Laurie asked. Then: “The answer is…Yes!”
Feb 26, 2022: CBN: Calls for Prayer Grow as Thousands Flee Ukraine Following Russian Invasion
As the crisis deepens, there have been a growing number of calls for prayer for Ukraine and its people - including on social media.
As the crisis deepens, there have been a growing number of calls for prayer for Ukraine and its people - including on social media.
Feb 26, 2022: Charisma: Join Native Ukrainian Pastor, Russian Wife in Spirit-Filled Prayer for Their 2 Countries
Pastor Vladimir Savchuk, born in the Ukraine, immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13. Today, he leads HungryGen Church in Pasco, Washington, and hosts the Vlad Savchuk Podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network.
He and his wife, Lana, a native of Russia, hosted a special prayer time for their two countries this week. Their local paper once referred to the couple as "a house divided," but in Jesus, they are one.
Pastor Vladimir Savchuk, born in the Ukraine, immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 13. Today, he leads HungryGen Church in Pasco, Washington, and hosts the Vlad Savchuk Podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network.
He and his wife, Lana, a native of Russia, hosted a special prayer time for their two countries this week. Their local paper once referred to the couple as "a house divided," but in Jesus, they are one.
Feb 26, 2022: Christian Post: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Christian groups Samaritan's Purse, World Help send relief to war victims
International Christian relief groups Samaritans’ Purse and World Help are standing alongside the Ukrainian Church to provide aid to victims as Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine enters into the third day Saturday with Russian troops storming toward Ukraine’s capital.
International Christian relief groups Samaritans’ Purse and World Help are standing alongside the Ukrainian Church to provide aid to victims as Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine enters into the third day Saturday with Russian troops storming toward Ukraine’s capital.
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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."
Jan 23, 2022: New York Times: ‘Now There Is No One’: The Lament of One of the Last Christians in a Syrian City
Michel Butros al-Jisri is among the few Christians left from a once-vibrant community in Idlib on the brink of disappearing. The city, in the only territory in Syria still controlled by rebels, is ruled by Islamists.
Michel Butros al-Jisri is among the few Christians left from a once-vibrant community in Idlib on the brink of disappearing. The city, in the only territory in Syria still controlled by rebels, is ruled by Islamists.
Jan 20, 2022: Catholic Standard: Ukrainian crisis threatens peace and democracy in Europe, observers warn
Ukrainian-American Catholics warn a Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border poses a grave threat not only to that nation, but to Europe and democracy itself.
Ukrainian-American Catholics warn a Russian military buildup on Ukraine’s border poses a grave threat not only to that nation, but to Europe and democracy itself.