(The Christian Post) A Canadian pastor seen in viral videos documenting his encounters with law enforcement over COVID-19 restrictions says authorities abide by a double standard when it comes to enforcing restrictions and they've been targeting him as the result of a “personal vendetta.” In an interview with The Christian Post, Artur Pawlowski, who serves as pastor of … [Read more...] about Canadian Pastor Slams Double Standard on COVID Restrictions, Alleges ‘Personal Vendetta’ Against Him
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Life Sentence Upheld for Christian in Blasphemy Case
LAHORE, Pakistan (Morning Star News) A court in Rawalpindi, Pakistan upheld the life sentence of a Christian convicted of sending blasphemous text messages in spite of the prosecution’s manipulated evidence and failure to establish his involvement, his lawyer said. Zafar Bhatti, 56, had been handed the life sentence, which in Pakistan is 25 years, on May 3, 2017, under … [Read more...] about Life Sentence Upheld for Christian in Blasphemy Case
Israel Swears in New Coalition, Ending Netanyahu’s Long Rule
By JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) Israel’s parliament on Sunday narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition. Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after the 60-59 vote. Promising to try to … [Read more...] about Israel Swears in New Coalition, Ending Netanyahu’s Long Rule
O For Six Unmasked Tongues to Sing: England Still Quieting Worship
(Christianity Today) Last Sunday at London’s Holy Trinity Brompton church, the band repeated the chorus, “Awake my soul and sing / Sing his praise aloud” before a sanctuary of masked worshipers who, according to government restrictions, could not comply. Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) is one of the largest Anglican congregations in the United Kingdom, and, like fellow churches … [Read more...] about O For Six Unmasked Tongues to Sing: England Still Quieting Worship
Criminal Investigation of Church in Vietnam over COVID-19 Confirmed
(Morning Star News) The threat of investigating a church for possible criminal activity in the spread of COVID-19 in Vietnam was confirmed in a letter on Friday (June 18) from officials to a recently formed house-church alliance, sources said. In the letter of reply to the Vietnam Evangelical Alliance, made up of 40 house-church organizations, the head of the Government … [Read more...] about Criminal Investigation of Church in Vietnam over COVID-19 Confirmed