(The Wall Street Journal) The Supreme Court stopped Holocaust victims and their descendants from seeking compensation in U.S. courts for property allegedly seized by Nazi Germany and its ally Hungary, ruling Wednesday that international law provides no remedy for property crimes a government commits against its own citizens. The unanimous court acted in two separate suits … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Denies Holocaust Victims’ Property Claims Against Nazi Germany, Hungary
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New Denmark Law Could Require Pastors to Submit Sermons to the Govt
(ChurchLeaders) A proposed law on religion in Denmark would require clergy to translate their messages into Danish and submit them to the government. While the bill is intended to curb Islamic extremism, church leaders of all stripes are arguing that it will be harmful to Christians and other people of faith in the country, as well as to religious freedom in Europe. “The law … [Read more...] about New Denmark Law Could Require Pastors to Submit Sermons to the Govt
Despite COVID, Wycliffe Sees Record Number of Bible Translations
(The Christian Post) Despite challenges presented by the pandemic, Wycliffe Associates saw the completion of more Bible translations in 2020 than in any other single year. Wycliffe, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, said that last year, New Testament … [Read more...] about Despite COVID, Wycliffe Sees Record Number of Bible Translations
Christians After the Myanmar Coup: ‘It Feels Like Our Hope Has Been Taken Away’
(Open Doors) Overwhelmed by yesterday’s coup, the church in Myanmar asks the worldwide Body of Christ to pray with them as new military government is reinstated, saying this brings back painful memories of living under military rule. Now that communications have been restored in parts of the country, we’ve been able to make contact with some of our partners in Myanmar who … [Read more...] about Christians After the Myanmar Coup: ‘It Feels Like Our Hope Has Been Taken Away’
Man in China Fined More Than $24K for Christmas Gathering
(ChurchLeaders) Chinese authorities have fined a man nearly $25,000 for holding a Christmas celebration where around 40 people prayed and sang hymns. Niu Guobao received the fine, as well as a summons to a hearing, on Jan. 19, one month after he had organized the gathering. “Little did Niu realize that he was committing a number of crimes at the same time, and the penalty … [Read more...] about Man in China Fined More Than $24K for Christmas Gathering