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China’s great leap backwards On October 16, when President Xi Jinping spoke at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), his central theme was […]
Christians Killed in Mozambique
At least eight Christians have been killed by Islamic State (IS)-affiliated terrorists in attacks across northern Mozambique in September. Six were killed in three attacks in three days in Nampula […]
Blasphemy Charges on Rise
The number of blasphemy cases involving Christians is on the rise in Pakistan. These laws are well known for being used for settling personal scores, making personal gains or for […]
HOMECALL OF BROTHER ANDREW
God’s smuggler goes to glory This obituary was published in Christianity Today Anne van der Bijl, a Dutch evangelical known to Christians worldwide as Brother Andrew, the man who smuggled […]
Persecution Rises in Uganda
Persecution is both escalating and spreading throughout Uganda. Islamic radicalisation and guaranteed impunity have combined to make Uganda (which is 84% Christian and 14% Muslim, according to the 2014 census) […]
Indian Supreme Court Acts on Persecution
Indian Christians have welcomed the Supreme Court’s directive to states to supply information about the persecution of Christians. The court’s order, issued on September 1, requires eight Indian states to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]