Pastor in Nepal seeks to change prison term into fine
More than a month after the Supreme Court of Nepal ordered Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya to serve one year in prison under a law against proselytizing, he seeks to convert the sentence into a fine.
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A Chinese village is radically transformed by the wonder-working power of the gospel
In this opinion from personal experience, the author describes the radical transformation of his home village from a so-called "village of thieves” into a Christian community built on faith, hope, and love. He tells the story of an unlikely group of villains who have their lives profoundly changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Looking on the bright side of AI: seeking the good in DeepSeek
Artificial, augmented, or assisted intelligence can be entrancing. There are many pitfalls to be aware of, but in January a disruptive newcomer was released to the public from China called DeepSeek and it may help improve critical thinking.
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China’s leaders increasingly concerned about Christian church as CCP legitimacy questioned
While some parts of the world experience horrific terrorism and abuse of Christians, churches have the opportunity to make the biggest difference for religious freedom in the world today. In this fourth part of a series on religious freedom, our attention turns to East Asia.
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Snakes in Chinese culture and serpents in the Bible
Chinese New Year celebrates the year of the snake. During this auspicious time, Chinese Christians can take the opportunity to reflect on the various snake appearances in the Bible. There is much to be thankful for.
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Elderly Christian charged with blasphemy in Pakistan
A 72-year-old Christian in Pakistan was arrested and charged with blasphemy on Saturday (Feb. 10) based on a false accusation filed in retaliation over a property dispute, sources said.
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China tries to keep children from the faith
Chinese families are coming under pressure to keep the Christian faith from their children. Chinese partners of Release International, an organisation supporting persecuted Christians worldwide, said that schoolchildren are being made to declare whether they are Christians. Those who state that they are must then sign a declaration promising to renounce Christianity.
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China spring festival travel wave's impact on the Church
Last Sunday, I attended a worship service at a church, noticing a one-third reduction in the attendance. Additionally, the number of worship sessions decreased from three to two. Choirs and fellowships are also suspended until the end of February.
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Christians seek justice following attacks in Jaranwala, Pakistan
Citing lax government response to Islamic extremist attacks on a Christian community last August, an advocacy group on Wednesday (Feb. 7) filed another plea for justice with the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
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Global database provides new info on anti-religion violence
The first global database to track cases of anti-religion violence became available to the general public in January, providing rights advocates, ministries and others a plethora of information to defend religious freedom and belief.
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As Pakistan ranks 5th on global climate-vulnerability index, churches pledge action
By CDI StaffThe Church of Pakistan has announced its commitment to take action on climate change in line with the Lambeth Declaration, reiterating that the climate emergency was not just a physical crisis, but also a spiritual one.
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Four Nigerian governors accused of alleged complicity in Fulani jihadist attacks against Christians, face international isolation campaign
A Nigerian human rights and advocacy group has accused four governors in South-East Nigeria for their alleged inaction in preventing religious violence. In a report released on April 3, 2025, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (InterSociety) blamed Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Francis Nwaifuru of Ebonyi State and Hope Uzodinma of Imo State for what it calls “conspiracy of silence and inaction maintained by their governments.”
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