Liberia's Muslims oppose Christian state proposals
Liberia's Muslim community does not want a proposal for a new Christian state to push through, saying they fear an increase of religious intolerance.
Pastor Saeed Abedini says he witnessed Christians embracing Islam in prison to stop the torture
Pastor Saeed Abedini has recounted his experience while he was imprisoned in Iran for more than three years because of his Christian faith, and he has described how some of the Christian captives were forced to "embrace" Islam just to stop the horrific torture from continuing.
Christian kicked off EasyJet flight over WhatsApp prayer message on phone
A British Christian was kicked off an EasyJet flight after a fellow passenger mistook a WhatsApp message on his phone for a reference to ISIS.
Islam may be dropped as state religion of Bangladesh after string of extremist attacks
Bangladesh may drop Islam as its state religion after a string of extremist attacks targeting other religious groups including Christians, Hindus, and Shi'ites.
Colombia Christians targeted for extortion, forced military service - CSW
Christians in Colombia are being targeted by rival factions for extortion and forced military service, based on a report derived from a fact-finding visit by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Thousands of Christian refugees from Pakistan detained in Thailand for 'illegal immigration'
Thousands of Christian refugees from Pakistan who fled persecution in their home country have been arrested and are being detained in Thailand despite identifying themselves as asylum seekers registered with the United Nations.
Iran Elections 2016: Will change in power decrease Christian persecution?
Many are hoping that the recent Iran elections would bring about reform in the country, but it is still unclear if the change in power will prove to be a factor in helping decrease Christian persecution in the country.
Popular Imam applauds Muslim killer of pro-Christian politician
A popular British Imam has applauded Mumtaz Qadri, a Muslim who was recently executed for killing a pro-Christian politician in Pakistan.
Book claims Jesus was a Hindu who spoke Tamil and practiced Yoga; Christians protest in India
Christians in India launched a protest last week over the re-launch of a book which claims Jesus was a Hindu, with protestors saying the author's claims are a form of attack on Christianity.
Christian farmers massacred in Nigeria; President Buhari orders investigation into violence
The latest massacre of Christian farmers in Nigeria has prompted President Muhammadu Buhari to order an investigation into the state of violence in the affected area.
Christian health worker suspended for praying with Muslim colleague, launches appeal
A Christian health worker has launched a legal challenge to her suspension after she prayed with a Muslim colleague in 2014.
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12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.