Threats and opposition against Christians mounting in Bekasi

September 7, 2010 — 9/7/10 Indonesia (MNN) ― Christians in Bekasi, West Java have faced growing opposition in recent months from Muslims opposed to "Christianization." Tired of government inaction, Christians and other religious minorities...

Renewal of the Vietnamese Church

September 7, 2010 — 9/7/10 Vietnam (AsiaNews) – Through its basic communities, the Catholic Church of Vietnam has pursued its mission and announced the Good News, setting up social and charitable activities to help the...

Iraqi Christians – even harder times ahead

September 7, 2010 — Iraqi Christians - even harder times ahead By Chad Groening 9/6/2010 Iraq (OneNewsNow) – An organization dedicated to persecuted Christians worldwide believes life for believers in Iraq will only get...

Church members tread carefully after Syria closes church doors

September 7, 2010 — Church members tread carefully after Syria closes church doors 9/6/2010 Syria (MNN) ― The spiritual climate in Syria is a changing one. While Syria's Christian minority is generally respected, conversions...

Prayer update on Christian convert from Islam relocating due to discrimination

September 7, 2010 — Prayer: update #5 on BMB relocating due to discrimination 9/6/2010 Middle East (Middle East Concern) – In April we requested further prayer for a lady believer from a Muslim background...

Christians and Minorities Confront Discrimination in Flood-Ravaged Pakistan

September 6, 2010 — Christians and minorities confront discrimination in flood-ravaged Pakistan ICC Note The plight of Christian victims of flooding in Pakistan is compounded by the discrimination they face. 10/04/2010 Pakistan (enerpub)-At least...

Alleged Bomber of Christian Boy in Israel to Stand Trial

September 6, 2010 — Alleged Bomber of Christian Boy in Israel to Stand Trial Hearing could determine whether Jack Teitel is transferred from mental hospital. 9/3/2010 Israel (CDN) — An Israeli man accused of...

Copts Protest Persecution in Egypt Ahead of Mubarak’s DC Visit

September 6, 2010 — Copts Protest Persecution in Egypt Ahead of Mubarak's DC Visit By Mary Abdelmassih 9/4/2010 Egypt (AINA) -- On the occasion of Egyptian President Mubarak's visit to Washington this week to...

Iranian Christian asylum seekers claim unfair deportation

September 6, 2010 — Iranian Christian asylum seekers claim unfair deportation By Tom Mullen 9/5/2010 Iran, U.K. (Sunday Sun) – Two Christian asylum seekers who fled to the North claim they have been unfairly...

Christians hold historic service in Turkey

September 6, 2010 — Christians hold historic service 8/19/2010 Turkey (MNN) ― Not since the end of World War I have the halls of a politically-sensitive monastery rung with prayer. While the Turkish constitution...

India Police Rescue Detained Christian Teenager

September 5, 2010 — India Police Rescue Detained Christian Teenager ICC Note She was - physically abused, with teeth bite marks and bruises on her body -- her neck, leg, and right hand." By...

A Decade After Attack, Justice Still Delayed to Priest

September 5, 2010 — A decade after attack, justice still delayed to priest ICC Note No justice served ten years after Rev. Prasad was attacked and his church burned down by Hindu radicals. 10/04/2010...

Pakistan: 4 More Christian Villages Deliberately Flooded

September 4, 2010 — Pakistan: 4 more Christian villages deliberately flooded ICC Note "The waters came as a result of an artificial diversion, built to save the agricultural estates belonging to powerful landowners who...

Briefs: Recent Incidents of Persecution

September 4, 2010 — Briefs: Recent Incidents of Persecution ICC Note Christians in India continue facing persecution 08/31/2010 India (CDN) — Police in Sivaho Dhamtari on Aug. 29 arrested three Christians...

Westerns Urged to Earmark Aid For Pakistan’s Marginalized Christians

September 2, 2010 — Westerners Urged to Earmark Aid for Pakistan’s Marginalized Christians ICC Note “Some are flatly denied assistance while others are told to vacate the region or convert to Islam. Imagine, giving...

Muslims Resume Building on Christian Graveyard in Pakistan

September 2, 2010 — Muslims Resume Building on Christian Graveyard in Pakistan Hard-line cleric defies local officials’ order to stop construction 09/01/2010 Pakistan (CDN) — Muslims led by a hard-line cleric on Friday (Aug....