Middle East (International Christian Concern) A new report by Aid to the Church in Need (CAN), titled “Hear Her Cries: the kidnapping, forced conversion and sexual victimization of Christian women and girls”, details the global phenomenon of persecuting Christian females. Christian women and girls are often the victims in Muslim-majority countries, particularly in the Middle … [Read more...] about Middle East Persecution and Sexual Victimization of Christian Females
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Jihadists Decapitate Pastor, Force Wife to Carry His Severed Head
Mozambique (International Christian Concern) According to military sources, suspected Islamic extremists decapitated a pastor in Cabo Delgado last Wednesday, and forced his wife to carry his head to the police station. Zimbabwe Daily reported the pastor’s wife told police that “suspected Islamic State-linked insurgents intercepted the pastor in a field, decapitated him … [Read more...] about Jihadists Decapitate Pastor, Force Wife to Carry His Severed Head
Israeli Archaeologists Find Synagogue in Galilee From Jesus’ Time
JERUSALEM, Israel (CBN News) The discovery of a 2,000-year-old synagogue in the Galilee region is offering a new window into life during Jesus’ time. Israeli archaeologists say they found the synagogue in the town of Migdal, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Migdal was a large Jewish settlement during the Second Temple Period. The Bible says Mary … [Read more...] about Israeli Archaeologists Find Synagogue in Galilee From Jesus’ Time
Nigerian Pastor Killed in Captivity After Paying Ransom
Nigeria (International Christian Concern) Gunmen have killed Reverend Dauda Bature, the Pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Kaduna state, a month after his kidnapping. According to Rev. Joseph John Hayab, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev. Dauda was kidnapped on his farm on November 8th. The abductors demanded … [Read more...] about Nigerian Pastor Killed in Captivity After Paying Ransom
Churches in Southern India Canceling Christmas Due to Increased Threats by Radicals
(International Christian Concern) Many churches in India’s Karnataka state are canceling their regular Christmas programs due to concerns over rising attacks by radical Hindu nationalists. For some churches in the Belagavi District, the situation has become so dangerous that they have canceled Sunday gatherings and completely shut down church operations. “We are in a … [Read more...] about Churches in Southern India Canceling Christmas Due to Increased Threats by Radicals