CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Anti-Conversion Law Passed in State Legislative Body in India

Aug 15, 2017

A state government in India has passed a contentious bill forbidding the coercion of conversion into another religion, which some say can be abused to harass religious minority groups.

'God Gave Me Strength to Overcome Each Day's Difficulties': Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim Returns Home

Aug 14, 2017

After two years, six months, and nine days of absence, Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim returned to the pulpit of Light Presbyterian Church in Toronto during its Sunday service on August 13, and greeted the congregants. Lim then expressed gratitude toward Christians all over the world who had prayed fervently for his release, as well as toward the government leaders in Canada who had gathered their efforts to bring him home.

Hyeon Soo Lim, Korean Canadian Pastor, Released from Detainment in North Korea

Aug 09, 2017

A Korean Canadian pastor who had been detained in North Korea for two and a half years was released on Wednesday over health reasons, a North Korean news agency reported.

Jordan's Lawmakers Vote to Repeal Law Compelling Victims to 'Marry the Rapist'

Aug 08, 2017

Jordanian lawmakers in the lower house of Parliament voted on Tuesday, August 1, to repeal Article 308 of the Penal Code, no longer allowing sexual assault perpetrators to evade punishment for their actions by marrying their victims.

Humanitarian Group Aims to Raise $2 Million to Rebuild Iraqi Christian Town

Aug 04, 2017

A humanitarian organization has set out to raise funds in hopes to rebuild a predominantly Christian town in Iraq that has been destroyed by ISIS.

Habibi International Seeks to 'Impact the Lives of Refugees in the Middle East'

Aug 02, 2017

What began with an email requesting medical and dental help has grown into a regular effort by a group of friends from multiple churches to serve the Yazidi refugee population in northern Iraq.

Eight Churches in Baghdad Shut Their Doors, Human Rights Group Reports

Aug 01, 2017

Amid the instability and violence that have occurred in the region over the course of more than ten years, eight churches in Baghdad have closed their doors for good, according to a human rights organization focusing on persecuted Christians.

Seven Christians Killed in Wake of Attacks Perpetrated by Al-Shabaab Militants

Jul 26, 2017

Seven Christians were killed in Kenya earlier this month by militants from the extremist group al-Shabaab, according to a persecution watchdog group’s report on Monday.

Human Rights Group Maps North Korea's Killing Sites and Brutalities

Jul 25, 2017

While for many years, human rights advocates and defectors from North Korea have decried a lack of concrete data on the abuses perpetrated by the regime, a recent report published on July 19 presented some findings that the group hopes will help further efforts to keep the North Korean government accountable.

Hundreds Gather to Pray for Korean Canadian Pastor's Release from North Korea

Jul 14, 2017

Hundreds gathered in Toronto in late June for one of the largest prayer meetings held on behalf of Reverend Hyeon Soo Lim, the Korean Canadian pastor who is currently detained in North Korea.

Mosul Freed from ISIS, Yet Humanitarian Concerns Remain

Jul 12, 2017

While the Iraqi government celebrated as its Prime Minister officially declared victory over ISIS in Mosul on Monday, many humanitarian groups expressed concern that much still remains to be done in addressing the war crimes and displacement that occurred.

Family of Korean Canadian Pastor Detained in North Korea Express Increasing Concern

Jun 22, 2017

The family of Reverend Hyeon Soo Lim, a Korean Canadian pastor who is detained in North Korea, expressed urgent concern regarding his health and detainment following the recent death of American student Otto Warmbier.

International Community Voices Concern and Condemnation Following Death of Otto Warmbier

Jun 21, 2017

The response from the international community after the death of Otto Warmbier, the 22-year-old who had returned from his detention in North Korea in a coma, has been a mixture of emotions, among them condemnation, sympathy, and concern for the current detainees and for future travel into the reclusive country.

Tim Farron, Leader of UK's Liberal Democratic Party, Announces Resignation, Citing Conflicts with His Christian Faith

Jun 16, 2017

Leader of the United Kingdom’s Liberal Democratic Party, Tim Farron, announced on June 14 that he would be resigning, citing conflicts that he faced between being a political leader and a Christian.

Scottish Episcopal Church Amends Denomination Law to Include Same-Sex Marriages

Jun 14, 2017

The Scottish Episcopal Church voted on June 8 to remove language in its canon which defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman and opening up marriage within the denomination to same-sex couples, making it the first mainstream denomination in the UK to do so.