Herdsmen kill seven Christians in central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen on Aug. 24 killed two Christians in Benue state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of five others earlier in the month, sources said.
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We must create true companionship for our children in an artificial age
Gone are the days of searching for true wisdom or sidling up to a parent to ask for help. Teens may now inhabit a world where feeling is primary and where, in times of difficulty, they can simply create the remedy with the assistance of artificial companions. If parents do not counteract this, the consequences will be severe.
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God's intention is for faith and work to mix for kingdom influence
faith-and-work organizations have developed a parallel path alongside the Church, discipling believers to glorify God through their work. However, pastors, church leaders, and denominations have often not been formally engaged. The Church needs a paradigm shift.
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"Baby Ruth" continues to inspire Nigerian Christians
Years after she lived through unspeakable violence, young Ruth’s smile emerges free from trauma but she still bears some physical effects of a people facing continuous threats from tribal, economic, and religious opposition to their presence on the land. Yet hope remains as the people trust in Jesus as their deliverer.
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Christians should uphold freedom of belief for all including homosexuals
South Africa celebrates Pride Month during October even as persecution of homosexuals is rising in other African states. This should be of concern for Christians as freedom of belief has long been a commitment of Protestant Christians. It doesn’t mean Christians must agree with differing beliefs, but it does mean that we must support the human right of others to hold, practice, and celebrate their beliefs as we have the right to hold, practice, and celebrate ours.
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Church World Service caught in U.S.–South Africa visa row over Afrikaner refugee resettlement
By Ken KagichaChurch World Service (CWS) has been drawn into a diplomatic dispute after the U.S. State Department asked South Africa to fast-track visas for 30 Kenyan staffers to help process Afrikaner refugees seeking resettlement in the United States.
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Global advocates call for release of Eritrean Christian leaders held without charges for two decades
The Embassy of the State of Eritrea refused to accept a letter advocating for the release of Christian leaders imprisoned in what is often called "the North Korea of Africa" for more than 20 years without charges, as demonstrators worldwide are calling attention to one of the world's worst violators of religious freedom.
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Christian voices warn of aid cuts as World Humanitarian Day highlights ‘unsung heroes’
By Chris EyteChristian organizations are using World Humanitarian Day 2025 to warn that deep cuts in global aid budgets threaten the lives of millions, even as local workers continue to serve on the frontlines of crises.
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Christian mother, baby locked in room in Somalia
A Christian mother in Somalia has been locked in a room with her infant daughter since Aug. 6 after Muslim relatives relocated her following an earlier escape, sources said.
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Worldwide campaign set for seven imprisoned Eritrean church leaders
By Edward RossIn the nearly 21 years since two Orthodox priests were arbitrarily imprisoned in Eritrea, their wives have died.
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Former sheikh beaten, loses family after vision of Christ
A Muslim who put his faith in Christ after receiving a vision in a mosque in Uganda was hospitalized after relatives beat him, demolished his home and took in his wife and six children, sources said.
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Amid challenges, Christmas celebrations highlight hope, constitutional promises for Pakistan’s Christians
As Christmas approaches, scenes of celebration unfolded in Pakistan’s courts and streets alike, offering moments of warmth and reflection for the minority Christians amid continuing challenges.
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