CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Anglican Church of Canada to Vote on Gay Marriage After Three Years of Debate

Jul 11, 2016

The Anglican Church of Canada will vote today on alteration of marriage definition to accommodate same-sex unions. The voting is a part of six-day General Synod that began last week in Richmond Hill, north of Toronto.

Egypt: Christian Homes Burned by Muslim Mob to Warn Against Building Church

Jul 10, 2016

At least four Coptic Christian homes were torched by a mob of 300 Muslims in Samalout, Egypt. The attack was perpetrated in Kom el Loofy village by the mob to warn the Copts against building a church on land owned by a Christian man Ashraf Khalaaf.

Christians and Minorities in Iraq Face Threat of Extinction, Says Rights Group

Jul 06, 2016

Christians and other minorities in Iraq are facing persecution at unprecedented levels and are at the verge of extinction, as they are suppressed and abused by Islamic State [ISIS] which gained prominence in the area two years ago.

Church of England Set to Discuss Gay Marriage in General Synod 2016

Jul 06, 2016

The Church of England will convene a General Synod in York this week where as many as 500 members are expected to come together and discuss same-sex marriage.

China Implements Law Compelling Churches to Hand Over Tithes and Donations to Authorities, According to China Aid Report

Jul 05, 2016

Chinese state government in Zhejiang province has implemented a new law for some of the churches to hand over all their income and donations to the authorities, the China Aid reported.

Multiple Suicide Bombings Target Mosques, US Consulate in Saudi Arabia

Jul 05, 2016

Suicide bombers blew themselves up in three different cities of Saudi Arabia on Monday, as the season of Ramadan nears its completion.

Russia Seeks to Restrict Evangelism Through Potential Law; Christians Pray and Send Petition to Putin

Jul 04, 2016

Russia's legislature has passed a set of draconian restrictions on evangelism and church, similar to the ones in the Communist Era, according to media reports.

Iraq: Baghdad Bombing Killed At Least 125, Wounded Over 200

Jul 04, 2016

A truck packed with explosives in Baghdad’s Karrada neighborhood killed at least 125 and wounded over 200 on Saturday night when residents were celebrating Ramadan.

IJM Human Rights Lawyer, Client, Taxi Driver Who Were Abducted Found Murdered in Kenya

Jul 01, 2016

A Kenyan human rights lawyer who was abducted in Nairobi, along with the client he was defending, and a taxi driver, right after a court hearing were found murdered in northeast part of the city.

'The Bridge' Conference to Raise Awareness on Religious Persecution in the Middle East

Jun 30, 2016

International Christian Concern is organizing its first annual “The Bridge” conference in Washington DC to raise awareness about the persecuted church in the Middle East, and to arrive at ways to support the Christians and minorities in the region.

Turkey Says Islamic State Likely Behind the Istanbul Airport Attack that Killed 42 People and Injured Over 230

Jun 30, 2016

Turkish authorities say that they suspect Islamic state’s hand in Tuesday’s terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport.

JESUS Film Translated in 8 New South Asian Languages to Reach 6.5 Million People

Jun 29, 2016

The JESUS film has been translated into eight new languages for 6.5 million people living in South Asia, who have never known Jesus intimately.

North Korea Threatens to Cease Negotiations with US After Former Detainee Missionary Openly Criticizes Regime

Jun 29, 2016

North Korean government said that they will cease negotiations with United States to free the two American detainees after missionary Kenneth Bae released a book describing his experience of imprisonment in the country.

Britain's Decision to Leave EU Triggers Petitions Call for a Second Referendum

Jun 26, 2016

Millions of Brits voted in the EU referendum across the UK, and a slight majority preferred to leave the EU.

Religious Persecution Slightly Decreased Over Past Few Years, According to Pew Study

Jun 24, 2016

A Pew study released on June 23 says that religious persecution around the world has been decreasing over the past few years. The research, which analyzed data up to 2014, shows that government restrictions on religion and social hostilities towards religion declined slightly between 2013 and 2014. There was a similar decline in the year 2011-2012.