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Carlos Whittaker shares tips for navigating social media's double-edged sword: 'Discernment is key'

US & Canada Society & Culture

5 Feb, 2024 13:02 EST

Carlos Whittaker makes his living on social media — yet he was the last of his friends to allow his three children, now teenagers, to own a cell phone. "I guess you would say I'm an 'influencer' that has a lot of eyes watching and listening to what I have to say on a daily basis while also understanding the perils not only for children but for adults," the author and public speaker told The Christian Post.
Hungarian official touts country's quest to 'implement the social teachings of the Bible'

Europe Society & Culture Religious Freedom

5 Feb, 2024 13:02 EST

A top Hungarian government official is touting his country's quest to "implement the social teachings of the Bible" at home as he visits the United States to discuss the nation's efforts to address religious persecution abroad.
Two Christian women assaulted in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

5 Feb, 2024 10:43 EST

Police in Pakistan slow to prosecute a Muslim who attacked two Christian women with an axe and attempted to rape one of them are weakening the case against him, sources said.
Bukele, president who referred to God in his speeches, reelected in El Salvador

Latin America Breaking News

5 Feb, 2024 01:02 EST

Charismatic leader Nayib Bukele secures a second term as El Salvador’s president, consolidating his leadership in the small Central American nation. Despite facing criticism and debate over the constitutional legality of his candidacy, Bukele’s focus on security and modernization, along with his appeal to the country’s large evangelical population, has solidified his popularity. This victory is a testament to his successful efforts in drastically reducing crime and resonating with the faith of t
Upcoming election renews Pakistani Christians’ demand for meaningful democratic representation in government

Asia Society & Culture

5 Feb, 2024 00:02 EST

As Pakistan heads into general elections this Thursday, February 8, Pakistani Christians appear dejected over the electoral system for their parliamentary representation.

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Europe Religious Freedom

Regulator refuses to ban chaplain in UK for speaking against LGBTQ+

By Chris Eyte

A criminal records regulator in England has refused to ban a chaplain accused under terrorism laws of speaking against LGBTQ+ identity politics at a high school, but his appeal of his dismissal is still pending.
Feb 2, 2024 09:18 EST

Africa Religious Freedom

Brownback, others support action against slaughters in Nigeria

By Edward Ross

Unchecked massacres and kidnappings in Nigeria, many of them targeting Christians, require more than the U.S. State Department designating it as a “Country of Particular Concern,” key leaders said at the International Religious Freedom Summit.
Feb 2, 2024 08:02 EST

Middle East Africa Religious Freedom Church & Missions

Gospel event in Egypt demonstrates opportunities amid challenges of the Church

By CDI Staff

On November 3, 2023, more than ten thousand people gathered for the event and heard Dr. Michael Youssef of Leading the Way ministries openly share the gospel. The meeting also included a simultaneous gathering of thousands of children.
Feb 1, 2024 12:02 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture

'47 Days With Jesus' biblical drama starring 'The Chosen' cast members to hit theaters ahead of Easter

By The Christian Post

Just ahead of Easter, “Forty-Seven Days with Jesus,” an inspirational film retelling the story of Jesus’ final days on Earth and starring “The Chosen” cast members, is slated to hit theaters. "Forty-Seven Days with Jesus," starring Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone ("The Chosen") is gearing up for a limited three-night theatrical run in over 800 theaters across the U.S. on March 11-12 and 14.
Feb 1, 2024 11:02 EST

Europe Society & Culture

Religious nones on the rise in Switzerland

By Christian Today

There has been a significant increase in the number of people in Switzerland who do not have any religious affiliation. 'Nones' now comprise the largest group when it comes to belief - or lack of belief - comprising over a third of the population (34%).
Feb 1, 2024 10:46 EST

Asia Religious Freedom

Christians tortured, forced to recite Islamic creed in Pakistan

By Christian Daily International / Morning Star News

An Islamist cleric presided over the forced conversion of two Christians in Sialkot District, Pakistan after they were tortured into reciting the Islamic conversion creed, sources said.
Jan 31, 2024 19:01 EST

US & Canada Religious Freedom

US House Speaker Mike Johnson warns of global threats to religious freedom, calls on Biden to protect Uyghurs

By The Christian Post

The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson urged the Biden administration to take stronger action against the Chinese Communist Party as the ruling government's treatment of the predominantly Muslim Uyghur minority group continues to invite allegations of human rights and religious freedom violations.

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