Visiting Evangelicals Silent on China’s Persecuted House Churches
The Institute on Religion & Democracy (IRD) is dismayed at the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)’s having ignored religious persecution in China during its recent visit.
Ministry Endures Persecution from Officials
A federal appeals court is critical of Chicago officials and how they dealt with a ministry’s use of an old building.
San Francisco Challenged on ‘Catholic Bashing’
A decision concerning a lawsuit filed against San Francisco for bashing Catholics will be reached within the next few months.
Pakistani Christians Found Innocent and Released
Pakistan ― Since Oct. 9, 2008, Sandul Bibi and her father, Gulsher Masih, have been held in a Pakistani prison under the charge of tearing pages out of the Koran.
Voice of the Martyrs, USA has covered the story since it began. Today, they are happy to report the newest development.
Chinese Pastor Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Chinese authorities have quietly sentenced Uyghur Christian Alimjan Yimit (Alimujiang Yimiti in Chinese) to 15 years in prison on the apparently contrived charge of “providing state secrets to overseas organizations,” according to China Aid Association (CAA).
Christian Arrests in Eritrea Confirmed
Eritrea ― A religious rights advocate in Washington, DC is condemning the arrest of more Christians in Eritrea. According to International Christian Concern, 30 Christian women were arrested in Asmara, the country’s capital city.
