“It appears that after an altercation taking place in the field of Falsa a feast of falsehood had followed . . .” Pakistan’s Supreme Court issued a stinging rebuke to the false witnesses and illegitimate prosecution of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy and sentenced to death. While the court upheld Pakistan’s blasphemy … Read more
Pakistan’s Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blasphemy charges. The Christian woman has spent 10 years in jail and faced the death penalty. Christians worldwide have been praying for this innocent Christian — and will now need to pray for God’s protection against a backlash by radical Islamists against Christians in Pakistan.
“Please advocate for us,” the pastor said. He lives in an especially oppressive region. The government’s harsh treatment of Christians is notorious. It is even worse toward Christian ethnic minorities. Their every word and action is monitored. The pastor heard that Christian Freedom International provides aid and advocacy for persecuted Christians. “How can we advocate … Read more
Isolation. An intense feeling of being alone. This is a big struggle for many Christians living in societies that hate Christians. The prophet Elijah struggled with this, too. When Jezebel threatened to track him down and kill him, he told God, “I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life to take it … Read more
Pas. Brunson Freed! Pastor Andrew Brunson was freed this morning after 2 years in a Turkish jail under false charges of terrorism. At a hearing this morning (October 12), prosecution witnesses recanted their accusations against Pas. Brunson. The court found him guilty of terrorism and espionage. He was sentenced to over 3 years in prison then released for … Read more
It’s no secret. North Korea is top of the list. The horrific dictatorship tops all other countries for human rights abuses and persecution of Christians by everyone who investigates such things. It rises to the level of crimes against humanity. One expert called it “sui generis” – in a category of its own. Some North … Read more
God bless our military, law enforcement and first responders. They strive to serve and protect, and lay down their lives for others. We so appreciate them that Christian Freedom International created “Heroes” – a new line of t-shirts to honor them – and bless them with God’s promises. Here is a sample of “Heroes” t-shirts: “Be strong … Read more
Have you seen the headlines from China? “China Shuts Down Prominent Christian Church” Agence France-Presse “Replace Pictures of Jesus with Xi Jinping, Christian Villagers Urged” South China Morning Post “Chinese House Church Leaders and Toddler Arrested After Singing in Park” Christianity Today In the last year, China banned Bibles from online stores, and forbid children from attending church. … Read more
Burma’s long-running war against the Karen and other minorities has re-ignited over the last year. Yet it’s gotten little attention as the world focused on the military’s atrocities against the Rohingya. But last month the U.S. Treasury hit four Burmese commanders and two military units with financial sanctions for their part in ethnic cleansing and … Read more
Eid al-Adha is one of the holiest Muslim holidays. In Bangladesh, the normally jam-packed streets are quiet as the entire country commemorates Ibraham’s (Ahraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his son by gathering with their families, dressing in their best clothes and sacrificing an animal. The only activity in the streets is ritual sacrificing of cows and … Read more