Society & Culture

Expert steering committee announced for Anglican mission agency's Barbados slavery renewal & reconciliation fund, 'deeply ashamed' of past slavery links

Caribbean Society & Culture Church & Missions

3 min read

Following a preparatory process over several months, the eleven members of the Steering Committee responsible for overseeing the work of a slavery reconciliation fund for Barbados worth £7 million GBP ($9,152,500 USD or 18 million Barbados dollars) have been announced. Last September (2023), United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG), an Anglican mission agency with past links to slavery in Barbados, partnered with the Codrington Trust, responsible for overseeing the Codrington estate on the i

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Parental advisory: the danger of smartphones for a child's faith

Europe Society & Culture

7 min read

The screen dopamine snare is an epidemic among children who are provided access to smart phones and other portable smart devices. Research suggests numerous negative impacts but it will be some time before we have definitive findings. Much harm could be done in the meantime, however, to children's well-being and to their faith as they enter adulthood. We know enough now to make changes, but will it be too little too late?
What to do when people online are wrong—should Christians be political commentators?

Europe Society & Culture

9 min read

It is not unusual to be triggered by an opinion or comments in mainstream or social media that we feel strongly against. The relatively anonymous nature of the internet feeds the urge to respond with a strong corrective. If we think we are representing Christianity well in this way, we do well to pause and think again, informed by these insights from an Evangelical political commentator in the United Kingdom.
The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

5 min read

Cultural Christians are those who embrace the ethics of Christianity that formed the foundation of Western society, which has brought a great deal of benefit to the world. They are convinced of the Christian message but not committed to the Christian Lord. In his first opinion for Christian Daily International, J.John says that Cultural Christianity provides wonderful opportunities for sharing the gospel.
Reputation vs righteousness—what is your pearl of great price? A reflection on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni conflict.

Europe Society & Culture

4 min read

Reputation is something highly prized by the world and those with a public reputation work hard to protect it. The Lively/Baldoni saga is a case in point. From Hollywood to tribal honor cultures, reputation is highly valued. It is the world's pearl of great price, but Jesus considers us his pearl and sacrificed everything including his reputation to purchase it, setting the bar for his followers to sacrifice similarly so that we may thrive.

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Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

Hearing loss advocate urges churches in the U.K. to 'learn from Jesus' to reach D/deaf communities for Christ

By Chris Eyte

An advocate for the d/Deaf community challenges churches to reevaluate their approaches to fellowship and evangelism to better serve the distinctive needs of this sizeable people group, which has its own cultures and languages.
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Asia Family & Children Society & Culture

Orphan ministry leader hopes Chinese believers will step up to care for most vulnerable as China stops international adoptions

By Rebecca Goropevsek

China has announced that it will no longer allow children to be sent overseas for adoption, ending a practice that has been in place for over three decades. The policy change stems from the country’s former strict one-child policy, which led to the international adoption of thousands of children, primarily girls and children with disabilities. The head of a Christian orphan network expressed concerns regarding the future fate of these unwanted children but said he has hope towards believers in C
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Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

Russian missile attack destroys shared headquarters of Christian charities in Kyiv, Ukraine

By Chris Eyte

A building accommodating offices for Danish Church Aid (DCA) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) was completely destroyed in Ukraine after a Russian missile attack – fortunately no one was hurt. The headquarters of the Christian charities came under fire when Russia fired ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, on Monday, Sept. 2.
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Asia Society & Culture

Three Pakistani Christian women appointed to key government positions raising hopes for minorities

By CDI Staff

In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity and representation, three Christian women have been appointed to key positions within the Pakistani government. Sister Mariam Parveen also known as Sr Genevieve Ram Lal, Dr Ayra Indrias Patras, and Sonia Asher have each been recognized for their exceptional contributions to society and their commitment to social justice and equality. Their appointments mark a significant milestone in Pakistan’s journey towards embracing diversity and empowering minori
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Africa Society & Culture

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

By Ken Kagicha

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo has set her sights on adding more medals to her decorated trophy cabinet at the Paralympics in Paris. The para powerlifter will be defending her over-86 kg women’s gold medal as she leads the Nigerian paralympic team and represents Africa in Paris.
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Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

'Deficit budget - the cost to stay alive': exclusive interview with publisher of report highlighting 1/5 of UK in poverty

By Chris Eyte

Today, Sept. 5, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) released 'Deficit budget: the cost to stay alive', a landmark report highlighting that more than a fifth of adults in the United Kingdom (11.8 million or 22%) don't have enough income to pay for their basic needs. The new study based on YouGov polling reveals that each month, CAP clients lack an average of £273 ($360) to cover essential living expenses.

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Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

Asia Church & Missions Education

Less than 8 min

Theological education in Asia is gaining strength as local institutions increasingly take ownership of training future leaders, according to Dr. Theresa Lua, general secretary of the Asia Theological Association (ATA). Lua spoke to Christian Daily International about Asian educators' efforts to contextualize curriculum, strengthen church partnerships, adapt to online learning and maintain biblical grounding in an evolving world.
Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead

Asia Religious Freedom

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Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

Europe Church & Missions

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‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Europe Church & Missions

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Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

US & Canada Europe Society & Culture

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Society & Culture

Expert steering committee announced for Anglican mission agency's Barbados slavery renewal & reconciliation fund, 'deeply ashamed' of past slavery links

After Paris Paralympics 2024, churches invited to participate in Disability Awareness Week from Sept 15-22

Women with disabilities pressured to choose assisted suicide in Canada, evangelical body warns

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Top moments in Trump-Harris debate: Christianity and abortion, 'Venezuela on steroids’ and rally size

London council removes LGBT Progress Pride flag as Christian political candidate alleged political bias

Over 300 Christian leaders sign 'Confession of Evangelical Conviction' ahead of 2024 election

Enough of the church scandals: let’s talk about our hidden secrets & find true freedom, it’s easy, REAL TALK founder says

Korean Americans twice as likely to believe in Christ than people in South Korea, Pew Research Center report

Opinion

Parental advisory: the danger of smartphones for a child's faith

What to do when people online are wrong—should Christians be political commentators?

The seductive allure of Cultural Christianity — so near yet so far

Reputation vs righteousness—what is your pearl of great price? A reflection on the Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni conflict.

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Hearing loss advocate urges churches in the U.K. to 'learn from Jesus' to reach D/deaf communities for Christ

Orphan ministry leader hopes Chinese believers will step up to care for most vulnerable as China stops international adoptions

Russian missile attack destroys shared headquarters of Christian charities in Kyiv, Ukraine

Three Pakistani Christian women appointed to key government positions raising hopes for minorities

Winning by the power of God: Nigerian powerlifter aims for gold at Paris Paralympics

'Deficit budget - the cost to stay alive': exclusive interview with publisher of report highlighting 1/5 of UK in poverty

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Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead

Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

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