The overwhelming attention on China for the novel coronavirus has overshadowed another chilling phenomenon in a country that is home to about 40 million Christians. China is driven by the principles of nationalism and Communism. Much to the dismay of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders, the implementation of these views have not quelled the proliferation … Read more
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Under Islamic Sharia law, Christians are regarded as having a ‘dhimmi status’ which essentially makes them second-class citizens. Christians in Islamic Egypt are excluded from holding certain roles within the military and politics, and the result is that they are left with no cultural representation or protection. But forms of discrimination against Christians in Egypt … Read more
For decades Hong Kong has held a unique relationship with China. The city of Hong Kong is part of the country of China but it holds its own system of government that is independent of the Chinese Communist regime. As a result, Christianity has thrived in Hong Kong where there are more religious liberties than … Read more
Pictured: CFI Victory graduate helping Christians in Mon state (Burma) during COVID-19 pandemic While the world is focused on the pandemic, Burma’s army attacked villages, destroyed churches, burned COVID-19 screening clinics and killed a villager. Despite ceasefire agreements, Burma continues attacks in Karen State. The Karen Christian people have suffered for decades in Burma’s hostilities … Read more
Christians in Egypt stand in particular need of our prayers, having endured physical attacks from Islamic extremists within the past five months. Your prayers call upon a God who is mightier than any ‘powers or principalities’ in Egypt. Nashaat Sulaiman Khalil (59 years old) was attacked by an Islamic extremist and was hospitalized with severe … Read more
With all the bad news from the coronavirus pandemic, are you ready for some good news? God is faithful and He is working through His people to help suffering Christians. For persecuted Christians who were already barely surviving, this crisis is hitting extra hard. Unable to work due to shut-downs, they are sometimes denied aid … Read more
A Nigerian priest who works with victims of Boko Haram wants to bring attention to various ways Christians face persecution in the violent country. Thousands of Christians in Nigeria have been massacred, raped and enslaved by Boko Haram, an affiliate of ISIS, and Muslim Fulani herdsmen. Father Joseph Fidelis told The Christian Post of six ways Christians … Read more
Pastor Appalabattula beaten by Hindus (Photo: Morning Star News) Christians in India face increasing abuse and violent attacks, a trend that has risen under Prime Minister Modi and his Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). A paramilitary youth wing linked to BJP is accused of inciting religious conflicts and violence. In some regions, Christians are told … Read more
As the number of death and infections climb from the coronavirus, Christians are reaching out to help even as oppressive governments clamp down. In China, Christians hand out aid and masks – and share Jesus. Government officials reportedly initially arrested Christians and confiscated the aid. Tough new laws restricting Christian activity, teachings, and communication … Read more
All year Christian refugee children dodged authorities and kept up their studies at Christian Freedom International’s school in Bangkok. Their families had fled Pakistan to seek asylum from persecution, waiting years for the UN to resettle them in a safe country. Christian Freedom International (CFI) started the school three years ago. It is the only … Read more