CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Over 170,000 Attend Gospel Event at Franklin Graham's 'Love Joy Peace Festival' in Myanmar, Thousands Make Decisions for Christ

Nov 28, 2016

About 170,000 people attended the three-day Gospel event ‘Love Joy Peace Festival’ and heard Pastor Franklin Graham preach at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon between November 18 and 20.

Vietnam's New Law May Restrict Religious Freedom and Practice, Activists Say

Nov 28, 2016

Vietnam passed a new Law on Belief and Religion last week which may curtail freedom of religion in the country, according to media reports.

Thousands of Indonesians March in Support of Jakarta's Christian Governor Charged for Blasphemy

Nov 23, 2016

Over 10,000 Indonesians rallied on the streets of Jakarta last week to call on their countrymen to unite in support of the Christian Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, who is under investigation for his comments on Quran. He was interrogated for nine hours by the police, and has officially been charged as a suspect in blasphemy case.

Thousands Participate in Demonstration in Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Taiwan

Nov 22, 2016

Taiwanese government is set to pass a bill legalizing gay marriage, which is being opposed by many residents of the capital city Taipei.

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Fukushima Coastline, Triggers Tsunami

Nov 22, 2016

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Tuesday morning at about 6 am local time (GMT 9 pm Monday), which triggered a minor tsunami wave.

Church Witnessing Rapid Growth in Indonesia in Backdrop of Oppression by Extremists and State

Nov 21, 2016

Christianity in Indonesia is on the rise in the face of persecution by the radicals and the state, the World Watch Monitor reported.

Zika Virus No Longer Global Emergency, Classified with Dengue in Threat Level: WHO

Nov 21, 2016

World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Zika is no longer an international emergency. The WHO Emergency Committee however said that it may still represent "a highly significant and a long-term problem".

First Christian Governor in Indonesia Named Blasphemy Suspect

Nov 18, 2016

The Christian governor of the capital of Indonesia has been named as a suspect in a blasphemy investigation regarding comments he made about the Quran.

Iran's House Church Movement Growing Rapidly Despite Persecution, According to Reports

Nov 17, 2016

Iran’s house church movement is on the rise despite ongoing persecution of Christians, according to various media reports.

Majority of Victims Do Not Survive Religious Persecution in North Korea, According to Defectors

Nov 17, 2016

Most victims of religious persecution in North Korea do not survive, according to a recent report.

French Parliament Begin Attempt to Impeach Hollande

Nov 14, 2016

Opposition MPs in France have prepared a draft resolution to impeach President Francois Hollande, according to media reports.

Irish Christian Bakery Seeks to Appeal to Supreme Court on Case Over Gay Message Cake

Nov 14, 2016

An Irish Christian bakery, fined for refusing to bake a cake with engraved message supporting gay marriage, has decided to appeal in UK Supreme court and European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg.

Blasphemy Charges Against Two Christian Families in Pakistan Dropped After Prominent Religious Leaders Intervene

Nov 09, 2016

Two blasphemy charges against Pakistani Christians were dropped last month, the World Watch Monitor reported.

Irish Christian Bakers Lose Appeal Against Discrimination Charges Over Cake with Gay Marriage Slogan

Nov 07, 2016

Irish Christian bakers lost their appeal in court challenging conviction of discrimination against a gay man by declining an offer to bake a cake with a slogan supporting gay marriage.

International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church Marked by Christians in 100 Countries

Nov 07, 2016

November 6 was marked as the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, and Christians around the world prayed for their fellow believers who are being persecuted in different parts of the globe.