(Christianity Today) For half a decade, Russian evangelicals have feared the repercussions of anti-extremism laws that monitor and restrict religious life in the country. New amendments to the religion laws, set to go into effect this month, extend government regulations on religious training following a string of recent seminary shutdowns. The country has mandated that all … [Read more...] about After Seminary Shutdowns, Russia Enacts Ministry Training Regulations
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Across Africa, Major Churches Strongly Oppose LGBTQ Rights
By KWASI GYAMFI ASIEDU, CHINEDU ASADU, RODNEY MUHUMUZA and MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press (AP) In Ghana, home to a diverse array of religions, leaders of major churches have united in denouncing homosexuality as a “perversion” and endorsing legislation that would, if enacted, impose some of the harshest anti-LGBTQ policies in Africa. In Nigeria, the umbrella body for … [Read more...] about Across Africa, Major Churches Strongly Oppose LGBTQ Rights
Missions in Haiti More Precarious After Kidnapping of Americans
PORT-AU-PRINCE (BP) Even the 2019 kidnapping and torture of two team members, the 2015 kidnapping and brutal beating of his wife Laurie and the 2018 murder of a base manager did not sway medical missionary David Vanderpool to close shop in Haiti. But the escalating violence, including the weekend kidnapping of 17 Christian missionaries east of Port-au-Prince by a gang … [Read more...] about Missions in Haiti More Precarious After Kidnapping of Americans
Israel Is ‘Preparing for All Options’, Including Military Force, as Iran Ramps up Its Nuclear Program
(Christian Headlines) As Iran continues to advance its nuclear program, Israel is developing military plans to push back against it if necessary. In a briefing attended by CBN News, an Israeli security official told journalists that Iranians today "are closer to creating fissile material for nuclear weapons than they ever were in the past." "In light of Iranian … [Read more...] about Israel Is ‘Preparing for All Options’, Including Military Force, as Iran Ramps up Its Nuclear Program
17 Missionaries Kidnapped in Haiti, Notorious Gang Suspected
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings was accused by police Sunday of abducting 17 missionaries from a U.S.-based organization. Five children were believed to be among those kidnapped, including a 2-year-old. The 400 Mawozo gang kidnapped the group in Ganthier, a community that lies east of the capital of … [Read more...] about 17 Missionaries Kidnapped in Haiti, Notorious Gang Suspected