In an effort to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate images, the government of Iceland is preparing to pass a law banning some forms of pornography in the nation. Interior Minister Ogmundur Jonasson, who introduced the bill, says that the legislation is necessary in order to shield children from violent sexual images. “When a […]
Kampala, Uganda — Thanks to the Bible Society of Uganda, those are blind in the country will now be able to read the Bible in its entirety for the first time. While portions of Scripture have been available to the people, never before has a complete translation of the Bible been printed in braille. Using […]
An Iranian-born American pastor that was recently sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran for planting house churches across the country states that he is enduring “horrific pressures” to deny his Christian faith. As previously reported, 32-year-old Saeed Abedini of Idaho was taken into custody last September while visiting his homeland of Iran as […]
A hypnotist in the United Kingdom that is known for conducting wild and dangerous magic tricks on television claims that in his next broadcast, he is going to turn a straight man gay — and vice versa. Derron Brown, 41, is a homosexual himself and came out four years ago. As an illusionist, mind-reader and […]
A mother told by doctors she should have an abortion because her unborn son had his heart in the wrong place is celebrating after finally being allowed to take him home. Jade Clarke has been able to take little Riley out of hospital after ignoring doctors who told her he had “no chance” of survival. Riley […]
The government is considering introducing internet filters, such as those used to block China off form the worldwide web, in order to stop Icelanders downloading or viewing pornography on the internet. The unprecedented censorship is justified by fears about damaging effects of the internet on children and women. Ogmundur Jonasson, Iceland’s interior minister, is drafting […]
Washington, D.C. — Dozens of members of Congress have signed a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, requesting that he become directly involved in seeking the release of an American pastor imprisoned in Iran. As previously reported, 32-year-old Saeed Abedini of Idaho was taken into custody last September while visiting his homeland of Iran […]
A Chinese preacher who was recently arrested for preaching and singing hymns in a public park without prior government authorization has filed a lawsuit against the police. Cao Nan, 39, regularly conducts charity work in the city of Shenzhen, and also shares the Gospel on the streets. Last December, while preaching and singing hymns with […]
Zhejiang Province, China — A 13-month-old toddler died this week after being run over by family planning officials as they argued with his parents about the country’s child limitation policies. According to reports, eleven government officials descended upon the home of Chen Liandi and his wife Li Yuhong in Mayu and demanded that they pay the […]
Uganda, Africa — A Ugandan pastor reports that he was arrested and chained to a tree last weekend for distributing a Gospel film outside one of the largest megachurches in the nation. Pastor Bill Issa of Reconcilation Outreach Ministries states that he and a team of five Christians set out last Saturday to distribute copies […]
