Monthly Archives: January 2011
Muslim nations harshest on Christians, says Open Doors
THE most dangerous countries to practice Christianity are overwhelmingly Islamic, according to a new report by the human rights group Open Doors International.
Muslim militants kill Somali Christian woman
A mother of four was killed for her Christian faith on Jan 7 on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia by Islamic extremists from al Shabaab militia, delayed reports said.
Christian guesthouse keepers fined for turning away gay couple
GUESTHOUSE keepers in UK cannot turn away homosexual men from their lodges, according to a ruling by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in a case by a homosexual lobby group.
Christian therapist may be barred after ‘sting’ by gay journo
A Christian psychotherapist who helps individuals overcome homosexual inclinations faces the prospect of being barred from practice after a sting operation by a homosexual journalist.
Pastor Terry Jones wants to put Quran on trial
PASTOR Terry Jones who set off a huge public outcry when he announced last year that he wanted to burn copies of Quran in his church has hit the headlines again.
Facebook co-founder to ‘marry’ gay partner
FACEBOOK co-founder Chris Hughes, has revealed that he intends to marry Sean Eldridge, his partner of five years and political director of the homosexual lobby ‘Freedom to Marry’.
Gay marriages ‘penalize’ natural marriage: Pope
CATHOLIC Church’s supreme head Pope Benedict XVI told Italian politicians that the imposition of legally recognized same-sex unions ‘penalizes’ natural marriage.
Want to get into missions? Try Wycliffe’s internships
IF you are unsure about whether you were really called or want to know what it takes to make a commitment for mission field work, Wycliffe Bible Translators has an opportunity for you.
Blasphemy: Two Christian women attacked in Pak
THE incident took place on Jan 12 in Lahore after a Muslim woman accused her Christian sister-in-law of abusing the Prophet Mohammed, CathNewsIndia reported.
Tunisia’s new govt unlikely to improve Christians’ lot
ALTHOUGH the new unity government said it would appoint ministers of the interior, state, finance and defense from the old ruling party, people still protested the new coalition government.
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Key church management skills you need to know
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