Monthly Archives: January 2014
Christian library with 80,000 books burned down in Lebanon
A Christian library in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli was intentionally burned down on Friday night after its owner, a Greek Orthodox priest, was falsely accused of writing an article insulting Islam and the prophet Mohammed.
Pope Francis calls For Catholic Church re-think on gay parents
POPE Francis warned against "administering a vaccine against faith" in a surprise plea for children of gay couples and divorced parents, the AFP is reporting.
Nigeria rescues hundreds of citizens from CAR
The Defense Ministry says a military transport plane and chartered aircraft have carried home 831 of 1,620 Nigerians who had sought refuge at their country’s embassy in Bangui, the capital, in an ongoing operation that began Friday.
Franklin Graham on father’s health, Pope Francis and homosexuality
FRANKLIN Graham recently opened up about his father, the pope and controversial social issues in an interview that aired Sunday.
“I’ve never really been one...
In Thailand, US evangelicals work to end prostitution
Sex work is such big business in Thailand that the International Labor Organization estimates, conservatively, that it generates 7 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
5 Godly New Year’s resolutions for Christian men
Pray for your children and their spouses or future spouses. At my wedding, my father-in-law told me that he had been praying for me specifically since the day my wife was born. What an encouragement!
Russian Christians celebrate Christmas today!
russian-childrenMERRY Christmas! You’re probably thinking we’re a little late. Well, we’re not. It’s Christmas in Russia. The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas today, January 7.
Malaysian authorities raid Bible Society, seize Bibles
THE “Allah” issue continues to unfold in Malaysia. According to Malaysiakini.com, authorities recently raided a Bible Society of Malaysia (BSM) office in Selangor and confiscated hundreds of Malay-language Bibles.
Indian Mujahideen more lethal due to support from Pak: Report
THE outlawed terror group Indian Mujahideen (IM) is more lethal and resilient because of the support it receives from Pakistan, according to a new report by an American thinktank.
Illegal weapons found in house of Palestinian diplomat
ILLEGAL weapons have been found inside the northern Prague residence of a Palestinian diplomat who died Wednesday of injuries suffered when he opened a safe in the living room and an explosion occurred, police said Thursday.
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No foul play in Mandissa’s death, police say
While no cause of death has been revealed, Franklin Police Department officials in Tennessee said Monday that no foul play is suspected.
