Nepal Plans New Criminal Code Forbidding Evangelism
After abolishing Hinduism as its state religion, Nepal is now proposing a new criminal code forbidding a person from one faith to “convert a person, or abet him to change his religion.”
Christian Persecution
Call to Ban Bible Bothers Pakistan’s Christians
Pakistani Christians are troubled by a Bible ban from radical Muslim clerics whose own prophet had never outlawed it.
Iranian Persecution Increases Christianity’s Appeal among Muslims
An increase in the arrest of Iranians converting from Islam reveals an abundant harvest resulting from evangelism by clandestine house churches in the Islamic state, according to Iranian Christian leaders.
China Detains House Church Alliance Official
Chinese authorities have detained a key official of an influential umbrella group of house churches in China as part of a wider crackdown on unauthorized worship in the country, rights activists and Chinese Christians said Thursday, June 2.
Pakistan Christians Forgive Church Attackers
A tense calm returned Thursday, June 2, to a Pakistani village in Pakistan’s turbulent Punjab province after local Christians announced they had forgiven armed Muslims who attacked their church, mediators said.
Sudan Christians Flee Bloodshed; Attacks Continue
Christians in Sudan were among thousands of refugees Wednesday, May 25, amid several attacks against them and fears of a new civil war between the Arab-dominated north and the Christian-animist south, which voted overwhelmingly to secede in a January referendum.
British Christian Doctor Faces Dismissal Over Faith Talk
A British family doctor defended suggesting faith in Jesus Christ to a patient last year despite facing disciplinary action and concerns he could lose his job.
Suspected Islamic Militants Attack Pastor and Family; Son Injured
Christians in Pakistan remained concerned Monday, May 23, over the situation of Pastor Paul Ashraf and his family after they reportedly narrowly survived a drive by shooting by suspected Islamic militants in Punjab province, seriously injuring their eldest son.
Iran Court Acquits 11 Evangelical Christians
Eleven members of one of Iran’s largest evangelical house church movements, who were charged with ‘action against the order of the country’ and drinking alcohol, have been acquitted by an Iranian court, Worthy News learned Friday, May 20.
Massive “Christian Revival” in Middle East’s Most Restrictive Nation
Thousands of Christians have participated in the first known “Christian Revival” meeting in one of the most restrictive Islamic countries of the Middle East, Worthy News established.
Pakistan Christians On Alert After Bin Laden “Avenge” Blasts Kill 80
Christians in Pakistan remained on high alert Friday, May 13, as at least 80 people were killed and 120 others injured in two bomb blasts that militants said were to avenge the killing of terrorist Osama bin Laden.
EU Urged To Make Religious Freedom Priority After Deadly Clashes
A Christian member of the European Parliament has urged the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, to make more rights for Egyptian Christians, also known as Copts, a policy priority and to develop an EU strategy for religious freedom.
Egypt Pledges More Church Rights As Violence Kills Dozen
Christians in Egypt were following political developments after the country’s new military rulers pledged to criminalize sectarian violence and ease restrictions on building churches as inter-faith clashes killed a dozen people in recent days.
China House Churches Want Parliament Investigation Into Crackdown
Pastors of “house” churches in China urged the country’s parliament to investigate a police crackdown on one of Beijing’s largest underground churches while Chinese Christian leaders in the United States and Canada launched a global signature campaign to support the embattled Shouwang Church, supporters said.
Muslim Attackers Kill 17 Christians In Nigeria
Christians in northern Nigeria were mourning Saturday, May 7, after Muslim attackers reportedly killed 17 Christians, including the wife and three children of a pastor. Several Christian homes were also burned in the village of Kurum in Nigeria’s tense Bauchi State, said advocacy group International Christian Concern (ICC).
Iran Releases Jailed Evangelicals; Others Detained
Iran has released three Christians who were detained last year during Christian gatherings, but concerns remain over the whereabouts of a Dutch-Iranian believer, rights activists confirmed Friday, May 6.
Africa Christians Fear Future After Nigerian Massacre
Christian missionaries in Africa remained concerned about their future after reports that colleagues and over 500 other Christians have been killed in Nigeria alone.
India Hindu Militants Beat Evangelist
An Indian evangelist and pastor still needed medical treatment Wednesday, May 4, a month after Hindu militants opposing evangelism beat him in front of his children in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Christians said.
Iran Christians Facing Trial For “Activities Against Order”
There was international concern Tuesday, May 3, over the situation of 11 members of one of Iran’s largest evangelical house churches amid reports they face a trial for “activities against the Order”, and for drinking alcohol.
Nigeria Christians Mourn Hundreds Killed In Post Election Violence
Christians in northern Nigeria were among those mourning Saturday, April 30, amid reports that hundreds of people were killed in sectarian violence triggered by opposition protests against President Goodluck Jonathan’s victory in recent elections.