Articles
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Persecution of British Muslims who change their faith
A growing number of Christians in Britain who come from a Muslim background are facing persecution, warns Release International. They include Yasmin whose ex-husband planned to kill her. She was attacked in the street and taken…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Final approval given for women bishops at General Synod
On Monday The Church of England today gave the final seal of approval to the appointment of women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July. At the Synod's meeting at Church…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Israel: Clashes after Jerusalem synagogue attack
Last week Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas talked of a risk of a global religious war. This week the images of a blood trail in a Jerusalem synagogue emerged after two Palestinians armed with meat cleavers and…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Israel: Back story
Jerusalem has seen many street battles in Arab areas between the locals and Israeli security forces in recent weeks, as well as a series of street terror attacks. The main source of conflict is the Temple…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Pakistan: Prayer request from a believer
A Pakistani Christian asks for our prayers: ‘The Pakistan military is continuing their raids against the Taliban along the Afghanistan border. Pray that they will continue these efforts. There has been confusion and division among many…
Saturday, 22 November 2014 00:00
Indonesia: Jakarta has a Christian governor despite Muslim protests
Members of the Islamic Defenders Front protested against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (nicknamed Ahok) being sworn in as Jakarta's first Christian governor in nearly 50 years. He is ethnically Chinese and a Christian and will take over…