(The Christian Institute) — This evening, members of UK Parliament are set to vote on the controversial “no-fault” divorce bill in the House of Commons, but “dozens” of conservatives are expected to revolt against the government. As well as removing fault grounds, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation bill seeks to make it possible to divorce […]
(Baptist Press) — Helping and mentoring Hispanic fathers is Rafael Gutierrez’ passion. “Due to [Hispanic] culture and religious influence, the role of the father is seen only as protector and provider,” Gutierrez said. “There is a lack of verbal expressions of love from Hispanics fathers towards their children. Raising the children has been a duty […]
(Mission Network News) — Only a few weeks ago, Iran was in the news as a hotspot for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, now that the pandemic has touched almost every corner of the world, Iran has mostly fallen out of headlines. But according to David Curry of Open Doors USA, there’s still plenty to […]
(Church in Chains) — The appeal hearing for Pastor Victor Bet-Tamraz, his wife Shamiram Issavi Khabizeh and three Christian friends, scheduled for June 1, has been canceled, with no new date set. Each of the five Christians has been sentenced to at least ten years in prison because of their house-church activities, and their appeal […]
Malaysia (International Christian Concern) – The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) will resume the public inquiry into the disappearance of Pastor Joshua Hilmy and his Indonesian wife Ruth, who were last seen in November 2016, once the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is lifted. According to Suhakam Commissioner Jerald Joseph, they would first wait […]
Indonesia (Jakarta Post) — The West Sumatra provincial administration is currently under the spotlight after its letter requesting the central government take down a Bible application from a digital distribution service circulated widely, prompting debates in the country. According to a copy of the letter obtained by The Jakarta Post, which was dated May 28 […]
(Evangelical Focus) — The approval of the Hong Kong National Security Law by the Chinese government on May 28 has generated a new wave of protests, with security forces firing tear gas at protesters and 360 people arrested, according to the local Hong Kong Free Press, one hundred of whom are minors. … “Christians […]
(Barnabas Aid) — Christians were among those targeted and killed when armed jihadists launched three separate attacks within 24 hours in Burkina Faso that left at least 58 dead. … A Barnabas contact reported that it was clear from the testimony of a survivor that the militants were targeting Christians and humanitarians taking food to […]
(The Christian Institute) — A Christian filmmaker has shared why he is so keen to bring to life the “fascinating” story of the life of Bible translator John Wycliffe in his new film, “Morningstar.” Born in the early 1300s, John Wycliffe grew up at the height of the Roman Catholic Church’s powers. But as […]
South Korea (Mission Network News) — Gospel workers in South Korea woke up this morning to a test: would they obey God or man? Last night, “The police contacted us because they know we’re going out for the rice bottle launch,” Voice of the Martyrs Korea CEO Pastor Eric Foley says. “They’ve said that all […]