Burmese Christians forced to convert
Officials in western Burma (Myanmar) have forced three Christians to become Buddhists, according to Morning Star News. Firstly, in May, two ethnic Chin Christians, a pastor and member of his…
Hymns replaced with communist anthems
Churches in China are being forced to sing songs praising the state instead of God. The communist government is banning traditional hymns and ordering registered churches to use a new…
Children killed by extremists in Nigeria
Three children were among Christians killed recently in two Nigerian states by Muslim Fulani herdsmen. Morning Star News reports that on 17 June in Kaduna state, over 200 armed herdsmen…
Swedish council bans prayers
A local council in Sweden has prohibited prayer in local council-run schools, care homes and offices. Premier reports that the municipality in Bromölla on the north-east coast of Skåne argued…
Hindu mob forces Christians to flee
Christian families have fled their homes in the Jharkhand state of India after threats from angry Hindus. According to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), seven families left Masiya Mahuwatoli village on…
Californian liberalism turns nasty
California is well known as one of the most liberal states in the US, but now that tolerance has turned to intolerance. The California State Assembly has passed a resolution…
Asia Bibi safely in Canada – but “no thanks to Foreign Office”
Campaigner Luke de Pulford has accused the Foreign Office of having a “blind spot” over suffering Christians, which could be seen in its treatment of Asia Bibi.
Bombed Sri Lanka church forgives the terrorists
THE leader of an evangelical church in Sri Lanka that was bombed on Easter Sunday has offered forgiveness to the attackers. Pastor Roshan Mahesen, who lost many members of his…
Marriage supporters celebrate teachers’ guidance U-turn
Last year the government sought to amend its guidance to prevent teachers in independent schools, including Christian faith schools, from defending traditional marriage. That guidance has now been changed, due…
Baroness Williams: “There is no criminal offence of hate speech”
‘Hate speech’ is not a crime in British law, contrary to all one hears in the media. This was confirmed by Baroness Williams, Minister of State for Countering Extremism, last…