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June 22, 2023: The Christian Chronicle: Ukrainian Christians: Life in The Hague need not be a prison sentence
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Don’t expect to see Vladimir Putin here anytime soon. The Russian president has a standing invitation to visit this coastal city on the North Sea, known for its sandy beaches, museum-lined streets and the International Criminal Court. In March, the multinational tribunal issued an arrest warrant for Putin and his commissioner for children’s rights, accusing them of forcibly taking Ukrainian youths from their homeland. June 22, 2023: Flux: American Evangelicals promoted anti-gay bills in Uganda, now US talks sanctions against Uganda for passing very same anti-gay bills
Uganda recently signed an anti-gay bill into law. Called by some the “worst of its kind in the world,” the law imposes life imprisonment for same-sex relations while using colonial language that such acts are “against the order of nature.”
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God Reports: Afghanistan: Letters from Christians under Taliban rule 9.19.22
africa
Apr 9, 2023: The Guardian: The Guardian view on black British Christians: keeping the faith
Churches with African and Caribbean roots are thriving despite the secular times
Churches with African and Caribbean roots are thriving despite the secular times
March 23, 2023: Religion Unplugged: Is Pope Francis ‘The Only One Who Can Make A Difference’ In Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Bills?
The Episcopal priest who first documented links between U.S. evangelicals and an anti-gay bill in Uganda, the Rev. Kapya Kaoma, says that the “only person who can make a difference now in Africa is Pope Francis.”
The Episcopal priest who first documented links between U.S. evangelicals and an anti-gay bill in Uganda, the Rev. Kapya Kaoma, says that the “only person who can make a difference now in Africa is Pope Francis.”
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May 2, 2023; Sight Magazine: Argentine election: As politicians look to woo evangelicals, experts say their votes may have little impact on results
Four months before candidates take part in party primaries ahead of Argentina's October presidential election, many political leaders have been working on building alliances to ensure the support of evangelical Christians.
These efforts have been led by the right-wing coalition 'Juntos por el Cambio' ('Together for Change'), the major opposition alliance in the South American nation, whose leaders have been meeting with well-known pastors over the past few weeks.
But the left-wing 'Partido Justicialista', led by the current President Alberto Fernández and by Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner - both of whom have announced they are not running in the election, has also has been courting evangelicals through its influence in poorer communities in Buenos Aires and other cities known as villas.
Four months before candidates take part in party primaries ahead of Argentina's October presidential election, many political leaders have been working on building alliances to ensure the support of evangelical Christians.
These efforts have been led by the right-wing coalition 'Juntos por el Cambio' ('Together for Change'), the major opposition alliance in the South American nation, whose leaders have been meeting with well-known pastors over the past few weeks.
But the left-wing 'Partido Justicialista', led by the current President Alberto Fernández and by Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner - both of whom have announced they are not running in the election, has also has been courting evangelicals through its influence in poorer communities in Buenos Aires and other cities known as villas.
china
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.
germany
May 2, 2023: Breaking Latest News: Germany: fewer and fewer faithful, the Evangelical and Catholic churches will sell 40,000 properties
Forty thousand buildings by 2060. This is the number of properties that the Evangelical and Catholic churches in Germany will find themselves forced to sell or demolish following the drastic drop in numbers of faithful in their respective congregations and running costs. This was reported in a joint report by the Evangelical Church in Germany (Ekd) and the Catholic Association of German Dioceses (Vdd), as reported by the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung.
Forty thousand buildings by 2060. This is the number of properties that the Evangelical and Catholic churches in Germany will find themselves forced to sell or demolish following the drastic drop in numbers of faithful in their respective congregations and running costs. This was reported in a joint report by the Evangelical Church in Germany (Ekd) and the Catholic Association of German Dioceses (Vdd), as reported by the Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung.
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The Conversation: Christian nationalism poses a threat to human rights in Ghana
Ghana is a religious country. According to the 2021 census, about 71% of the population is Christian and 18% Muslim. Followers of indigenous or animistic religious beliefs make up another 5%, and 6% are members of other religious groups or don’t have religious beliefs.
Many Ghanaians regard Ghana as a “nation of Christians.”
The New Patriotic Party’s electoral slogan in 2016 and 2020 was: “For the battle is the Lord’s.” These are words David is said to have uttered when confronting Goliath in their biblical combat. The party’s electoral slogan referenced the Christian god and implied the party was fighting a holy battle in seeking the presidency and a parliamentary majority.
10.24.22
Ghana is a religious country. According to the 2021 census, about 71% of the population is Christian and 18% Muslim. Followers of indigenous or animistic religious beliefs make up another 5%, and 6% are members of other religious groups or don’t have religious beliefs.
Many Ghanaians regard Ghana as a “nation of Christians.”
The New Patriotic Party’s electoral slogan in 2016 and 2020 was: “For the battle is the Lord’s.” These are words David is said to have uttered when confronting Goliath in their biblical combat. The party’s electoral slogan referenced the Christian god and implied the party was fighting a holy battle in seeking the presidency and a parliamentary majority.
10.24.22
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April 22, 2023: Christian Post: Catholic archdiocese in Haiti calls for protection after latest church kidnapping
Catholics in Haiti are calling for protection after another church service suffered a kidnapping attack as abductions and insecurity in the Caribbean nation are at an all-time high.
The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince says that on April 13, armed men broke in during a mass at Saint Charbel Oratory in Port-au-Prince officiated by Archbishop Max Leroy Mesidora, kidnapping multiple people. Two men were injured in the attack, both of whom required hospitalization.
Catholics in Haiti are calling for protection after another church service suffered a kidnapping attack as abductions and insecurity in the Caribbean nation are at an all-time high.
The Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince says that on April 13, armed men broke in during a mass at Saint Charbel Oratory in Port-au-Prince officiated by Archbishop Max Leroy Mesidora, kidnapping multiple people. Two men were injured in the attack, both of whom required hospitalization.
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Mar 27, 2023: Church Leaders: Terrorists Kill 27 Christians in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed 27 Christians in two attacks this month in Kaduna state, Nigeria, local sources said. Both attacks took place in Zangon Kataf County, where 10 Christians were killed on March 14 in Langson village and 17 slain in Ungwan Wakili village on March 10, residents said. |
Nigeria led the world in Christians killed for their faith in 2022, with 5,014, according to Open Doors’ 2023 World Watch List (WWL) report. It also led the world in Christians abducted (4,726), sexually assaulted or harassed, forcibly married or physically or mentally abused, and it had the most homes and businesses attacked for faith-based reasons. As in the previous year, Nigeria had the second most church attacks and internally displaced people. |
Feb 1, 2023: Missions Box: Why Are so Many Christians Killed in Nigeria?
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in the rest of the world combined.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a vast humanitarian catastrophe, as a wave of religiously motivated violence nurtured in Nigeria has swept across the region, targeting Christian populations at an alarming rate in countries like Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali and Niger. Signs of jihadist expansion are also clearly visible in Mozambique , Congo DR and other countries. This is the disturbing finding of Open Doors’ 2023 World Watch List.
More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in the rest of the world combined.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a vast humanitarian catastrophe, as a wave of religiously motivated violence nurtured in Nigeria has swept across the region, targeting Christian populations at an alarming rate in countries like Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali and Niger. Signs of jihadist expansion are also clearly visible in Mozambique , Congo DR and other countries. This is the disturbing finding of Open Doors’ 2023 World Watch List.
June 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.
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.
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UCA News: Christians, Muslims condemn bombing in the Philippines
Christians and Muslims have deplored the bomb explosion on a bus that left one passenger dead and 11 injured in the southern Philippines.
The bomb went off inside an air-conditioned bus at a terminal in Sultan Kudarat province of Mindanao region on Nov. 6.
Among the injured nine are Muslims and two Catholics.
11.7.22
Christians and Muslims have deplored the bomb explosion on a bus that left one passenger dead and 11 injured in the southern Philippines.
The bomb went off inside an air-conditioned bus at a terminal in Sultan Kudarat province of Mindanao region on Nov. 6.
Among the injured nine are Muslims and two Catholics.
11.7.22
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Feb 1, 2023: Evangelical Focus: “Freedom of religion is seriously violated by the Belarusian regime”
A survey by Forum 18 shows that “violations of the human rights have increased since fraudulent presidential elections and the regime's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine”.
A survey by Forum 18 shows that “violations of the human rights have increased since fraudulent presidential elections and the regime's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine”.
The Dispatch: The Spiritual Lessons of a Christian Nationalist Military Defeat
On February 24, the world’s most powerful Christian nationalist went to war, at the helm of what many people considered to be one of the world’s most potent militaries. Russian President Vladimir Putin spent more than two decades—exercising more power than any American president could ever hope to possess—forging church, state, and culture into an (allegedly) mighty instrument of raw, anti-woke national power. 10.9.22
On February 24, the world’s most powerful Christian nationalist went to war, at the helm of what many people considered to be one of the world’s most potent militaries. Russian President Vladimir Putin spent more than two decades—exercising more power than any American president could ever hope to possess—forging church, state, and culture into an (allegedly) mighty instrument of raw, anti-woke national power. 10.9.22
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.
Spain
May 2, 2023: Evangelical Focus: Europe: “I came to the undeniable conclusion that God revealed himself in Jesus and the Bible”
Oriol Jara, a successful scriptwriter for comedy TV shows in Spain, shares how his life took a radical change when he encountered Jesus.
Oriol Jara, a successful scriptwriter for comedy TV shows in Spain, shares how his life took a radical change when he encountered Jesus.
syria
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.
turkey
Feb 23, 2023: Christianity Today: Christians Assess Criticism of Turkey’s Earthquake Efforts
As the dust settled on the rubble of Turkish cities, citizens began asking hard questions. Why was the government response so slow, and why did so many buildings fall in the first place?
As the dust settled on the rubble of Turkish cities, citizens began asking hard questions. Why was the government response so slow, and why did so many buildings fall in the first place?
Feb 17, 2023: China Christian Daily: Chinese Missionary Says He Is Also 'Shaken' After Earthquake in Türkiye
The Christian Times, an online Christian newspaper in China, recently interviewed Rev. Apollos Zhang (pseudonym), a millennial Chinese missionary who has served in Türkiye for two years. Although his city, Istanbul, was unaffected by the earthquake, it was a great shock to him and the people around him.
He shared the disaster and rescue situation, Türkiye's geographical, political, and religious environment, his personal thinking and perception, and the pain and joy of cross-cultural missions.
The Christian Times, an online Christian newspaper in China, recently interviewed Rev. Apollos Zhang (pseudonym), a millennial Chinese missionary who has served in Türkiye for two years. Although his city, Istanbul, was unaffected by the earthquake, it was a great shock to him and the people around him.
He shared the disaster and rescue situation, Türkiye's geographical, political, and religious environment, his personal thinking and perception, and the pain and joy of cross-cultural missions.
Feb 15, 2023: Mission Box: Samaritan’s Purse Airlifts Emergency Mobile Field Hospital to Turkey
Ken Isaacs – Vice President and Programs and Government Relations, Samaritan’s Purse:
Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the horrible earthquakes that just happened in Turkey and Syria killing thousands of people. What we are focused on is sending a tier free hospital, that means it has two operating rooms and about 52 beds. We call it an emergency field hospital. We have it packed and prepared in boxes in our warehouse and we’re flying it over. Please keep the people of Turkey in your prayers and please pray for us as we do all that we can to help in Jesus’ name in this area that has been devastated by these earthquakes.
Ken Isaacs – Vice President and Programs and Government Relations, Samaritan’s Purse:
Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the horrible earthquakes that just happened in Turkey and Syria killing thousands of people. What we are focused on is sending a tier free hospital, that means it has two operating rooms and about 52 beds. We call it an emergency field hospital. We have it packed and prepared in boxes in our warehouse and we’re flying it over. Please keep the people of Turkey in your prayers and please pray for us as we do all that we can to help in Jesus’ name in this area that has been devastated by these earthquakes.
uganda
June 16, 2023: Christian Post: Church of England Evangelical Council opposes Ugandan Church's support for criminalization of homosexuality
The Church of England Evangelical Council has issued a statement rejecting the criminalization of homosexual behavior.
The Church of England Evangelical Council has issued a statement rejecting the criminalization of homosexual behavior.
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June 16, 2023: Christian Post: Church of England Evangelical Council opposes Ugandan Church's support for criminalization of homosexuality
The Church of England Evangelical Council has issued a statement rejecting the criminalization of homosexual behavior.
The Church of England Evangelical Council has issued a statement rejecting the criminalization of homosexual behavior.
Nov 30, 2022: Christianity Daily: Christians Become a Minority in England, Raises Questions for Disestablishment of Church of England
Questions about the position of church leaders in the House of Lords and the disestablishments of the Church of England rise as less people identify as Christians. The Guardian reported that a study stated that less than half of the population of England and Wales identify as Christians.
The ONS Census reported that there are 5.5 million fewer Christians from 2011 to today. The Muslim population grew from 2.7 million to 3.9 million.
Questions about the position of church leaders in the House of Lords and the disestablishments of the Church of England rise as less people identify as Christians. The Guardian reported that a study stated that less than half of the population of England and Wales identify as Christians.
The ONS Census reported that there are 5.5 million fewer Christians from 2011 to today. The Muslim population grew from 2.7 million to 3.9 million.
Nov 30, 2022: Charisma: R.T. Kendall Not Surprised Christianity Has Become a Minority in UK
According to Census 2021, Christianity has now become a minority in England and Wales. And pastor and author R.T. Kendall, who spent 25 years as the senior minister at Westminster Chapel in London, says it's only going to get worse.
The 2021 census revealed that only 46.2% of people identified themselves as Christians, compared with 59.3% of the population in the 2011 census, a 13-percentage point drop over the past decade.
According to Census 2021, Christianity has now become a minority in England and Wales. And pastor and author R.T. Kendall, who spent 25 years as the senior minister at Westminster Chapel in London, says it's only going to get worse.
The 2021 census revealed that only 46.2% of people identified themselves as Christians, compared with 59.3% of the population in the 2011 census, a 13-percentage point drop over the past decade.
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vietnam
Open Doors: Three church leaders in Vietnam falsely arrested and their homes destroyed 11.4.22