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Barney Zwartz

Barney Zwartz is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Australia National Journal Committee and a Senior Fellow of the Centre for Public Christianity

Severe Drought Briefly Exposes OT City 

The ancient empire of Mitanni may be unfamiliar to many, but it played an important role in biblical history and even impacts the debate over the correct date of the […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 20 hours ago

Turkey Prepares to Re-Invade Syria

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ibrahim Raisi, in late July seeking a ‘green light’ to re-invade northern […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 2 days ago

Pakistani Christian Sentenced to Death

A Pakistani Christian has been sentenced to death for “blasphemy” after reportedly describing Jesus Christ as the only true prophet. Ashfaq Masih, 34, a motorcycle repair mechanic, was accused of […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 3 days ago

Christians Face Terrorist Crisis in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso (63.2% Muslim; 31.5% Christian) has long been known for its harmony and religious openness. Now, , however, authorities in the capital Ouagadougou admit that 40% of the country […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 4 days ago

Southern Baptists refused to act on abuse

Armed with a secret list of more than 700 abusive pastors, Southern Baptist leaders chose to protect the denomination from lawsuits rather than protect the people in their churches from […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 2 months ago

IS Slaughters 20 Christians

A recently released video appearing to show the murder of around 20 Nigerian Christians by Islamic State West Africa Province is designed to strike terror into the hearts of believers […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 2 months ago

Nigerian Christian Killed for Praising Jesus

Deborah, a Christian student in Nigeria, has been killed by her Muslim classmates for ‘blasphemy’, following a message in a WhatsApp group. A local source told Open Doors that she […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 2 months ago

Muslim Fishermen Want to Die

Muslim fishermen in a coastal village in western Indian Gujarat state have asked the state’s high court for permission to die after being denied their right to livelihoods. It has […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 2 months ago

World News

Christians in danger during Ramadan

The Islamic month of Ramadan began on 2 April and will conclude on Sunday 1 May. During this period Muslims will fast from all food and drink during the hours […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 10th April 2022

World News

Ancient curse tablet could be hugely important

A recent announcement of an archaeological discovery has been described as “the most important inscription ever found in Israel.” Professor Gershon Galil’s words have been reported in news outlets around […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 10th April 2022

World News

North Korean Christians Killed

North Korean authorities have staged a massive sweep against underground Christians, a secret source recently shared. The raid happened while several dozen Christians were gathering for a meeting. They were […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 10th April 2022

World News

Iranian Christian’s retrial dismissed

An Iranian Christian convert serving a 10-year prison sentence has been denied his request for a retrial. Naser Navard Goltapeh, 60, has served more than four years of his sentence […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 15th March 2022

World News

2600-year-old clay seals found in Jerusalem

Dozens of inscribed clay seals dating back 2600 years, during the First Temple period, have been found near the Temple Mount, some inscribed with Biblical names. They were recovered during […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 15th March 2022

World News

China restricts Christianity on the internet

China’s new internet regulations went into effect on March 1, laying out broad restrictions on religious communication, teaching, and evangelism. The new rules put into writing unofficial penalties that some […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 15th March 2022

China tightens restrictions on Christians

The Chinese government has tightened their internet surveillance to suppress religious content. Starting from March 1, all religious content shared on social media in China will require a permit. Any […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 31st January 2022

Relentless violence, looming crisis in Ethiopia

On January 6, the United States Horn of Africa envoy Jeffrey Feltman met Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa. The very next day, PM Abiy extended Christmas […]

By Barney Zwartz Posted on 31st January 2022

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