Current Election Presents High Stakes for Religious Freedom in IndonesiaFebruary 23, 2017 — ICC Note: Indonesia’s upcoming election will either “make or break” the country’s tolerance over religious freedom. Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, otherwise known as Ahok, is up for election in Indonesia....
“Merchants of Hate” Are Stirring Against Christians in the Myanmar GovernmentFebruary 22, 2017 — ICC Notes: In Myanmar, once known as Burma, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo warns against “merchants of hatred.” Despite the positive changes throughout the prior five years, Christians suffer under radical...
Islamic Power Increases in the Malaysian Court SystemFebruary 22, 2017 — ICC Notes: Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) endeavors to strengthen their hold in the country’s court system. Parliament is discussing the proposed amendment to the law at this time, which may...
Chinese Pastor May Be Subject for Re-ArrestFebruary 21, 2017 — ICC Note: Requested prayer brings little relief among the fear. Huang Yizi, the pastor or Fengwo Church in China’s coastal Zhejiang, may be subject to re-arrest. February 5 marked Pastor...
A Murderer’s Mother Accepted Jesus after Receiving Forgiveness from the Church in VietnamFebruary 21, 2017 — ICC Notes: A woman – unidentified – embraced Jesus Christ after an overwhelming show of Christian virtues. About a year ago, the woman’s son – also unidentified – drove a...
China v. Catholic Church: Patriotism or Religious Freedom?February 18, 2017 — ICC Note China and the Catholic Church are disputing the positions of approximately 30 underground priests who are not registered with China’s state church nor were they approved by the...
Another Human Rights Lawyer Charged with Subverting State Power in ChinaFebruary 17, 2017 — ICC Note: Another human rights lawyer in China has been charged with "inciting subversion of state power" and is set to go before a court in Tianjin. Wang Quanzhang is...
Christian in China Accused of “Using an Evil Cult to Undermine Law Enforcement”February 17, 2017 — ICC Note: A Christian woman in China has been accused of "using an evil cult to undermine law enforcement" after being detained by authorities late last year while doing ministry...
Christian Candidate in Indonesia Continues Campaign Despite False Blasphemy ChargeFebruary 16, 2017 — ICC Note: While awaiting his charge for blasphemy against the Qur’an, Chinese Christian Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, known otherwise as Ahok, continues his campaign to be Jakarta's governor. According to...
Church in Indonesia Allowed to Reopen “On One Condition”February 16, 2017 — ICC Note: After nine years, Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church in Bogor, West Java is finally reopening – on one condition. February 2008, Bogor’s previous mayor closed down the church “due...
Miracle in Vietnam Leads Family to ChristFebruary 15, 2017 — ICC Note: “Then, something amazing happened.” Born with bent feet, Mai – a two-year-old Vietnamese – could not walk or even stand. Her parents, a young couple, brought their daughter...
Christian-Themed MonstrosityFebruary 14, 2017 — ICC Note: A ‘Christianity theme park’ sparks outrage across China, especially among the devoted followers of Chairman Mao. The park will reside in the Xingsha Ecological Park in Changsha, the...
Christians Abroad, Non-Christians at HomeFebruary 14, 2017 — ICC Note: Tens of thousands of Chinese students discover God, while studying abroad in English-speaking countries. However, once finals are completed and students return home, approximately “eighty percent of these...
Despite Persecution, God Uses Miracles to Grow Vietnamese ChurchFebruary 13, 2017 — ICC Note: Despite continued persecution, the Vietnamese church continues to grow. Encouraging stories of God’s miraculous acts have spawned growth demonstrating that persecution cannot stop God from working in His...
Sen. Rubio Petitions for Imprisoned Chinese ChristiansFebruary 13, 2017 — ICC Note: ICC recently released several articles about two Christians imprisoned in China, Jiang Tianyong and Tang Jingling. We talked with their wives to learn about the reality of living...
Indonesia Tries to Squash Religious Bigotry in SchoolFebruary 11, 2017 — ICC Note: Indonesia prides itself in being a secular nation despite its Muslim majority population. However, recent events like the arrest of Jakarta’s first Christian governor and the resulting Muslim...
