Radical mob protests existence of church in IndonesiaSeptember 26, 2016 — ICC Note: Three days ago, a Protestant church in Makassar, Indonesia was protested against by Islamic radicals from the Islamic Defenders Front. The church was wrongly accused of lacking the proper...
Concern Over U.S. Removing Burma’s Economic SanctionsSeptember 23, 2016 — ICC Note: The United States recently lifted sanctions from Burma but religious persecution and violence suggest that Burma should continue human rights reforms before enjoying trade benefits with the US....
Despite much opposition, this missionary turned a whole village towards the GospelSeptember 22, 2016 — ICC Note: Recently, Father Joseph Sy Tin met and shared the story of his mission with various priests and many of the Christian community. His story is an inspiring one...
The UK calls for an end to restrictions on freedom of religion in ChinaSeptember 21, 2016 — ICC Note: On September 19, 2016, the United Kingdom expressed the need for China to safeguard freedom of religion at the 33rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council. China has oppressed...
Missionary released from prison in China thanks to the Canadian governmentSeptember 21, 2016 — ICC Note: Kevin Garret and his wife Julia ran a Christian coffee shop in Dandong, a city on the border with North Korea since 2008 and have lived in China for 30 years...
Christ-centered movie censored in MalaysiaSeptember 20, 2016 — ICC Note: In Malaysia, where the authorities have forbidden the transporting of Bibles into the country in the past, it is no surprise that they would censor anything Christ-related. Ben Hur, a book adapted into...
Islamic Extremists continue to persecute Indonesian ChristiansSeptember 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Christians in Indonesia have faced much opposition in the recent year for their faith. Less than a month ago, a priest was attacked by an ISIS inspired teenager...
Christians gather to solve the problems facing Thai societySeptember 19, 2016 — ICC Note: Thai society faces the problem of the family structure going from large families to small groups of three people or a family of only one parent. Similar to...
Bishop Shao is still missing, some speculate the Chinese government took him to a labor campSeptember 16, 2016 — ICC Note: Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin is still missing. Shao was arrested by the Chinese government last week to prevent him from celebrating funerals and taking possession of the diocese of the ordinary Bishop....
Filipino bishop bids for “addicted brethren to rise up and live again”September 16, 2016 — ICC Note: Philippines' new president Rodrigo Duterte recently unleashed a harsh campaign to end drug-dealing in the country. Some sources state that Duterte has ordered the killing of criminals like drug...
Laos, like China, tightens the reins on the practice of ChristianitySeptember 15, 2016 — ICC Note: It is very difficult for Christians to practice their faith in Laos which is a communist country with its majority religion being Buddhism. The Laos government likes to have control...
Christian Persecution in China affects not only people of faithSeptember 15, 2016 — ICC Note: Christian persecution is rampant in China, and now, anyone who tries to defend Christians is subject to being imprisoned or tortured as well. Many lawyers who offered legal consultation...
New UNHCR Rules Target Pakistani Christian Refugees in ThailandSeptember 14, 2016 — ICC Note: New rules regarding the UNHCR process has been decried by Christian advocates in Thailand who claim the change in rules disproportionately target Pakistani Christian refugees. Fleeing persecution in their homeland, Pakistani Christians...
Chinese Pastors spreading the Gospel in villages and cities alikeSeptember 13, 2016 — ICC Note: In China, pastors sometimes face the hard decision of whether they should continue the mission field in villages or cities where they have the chance at a better...
Inner Mongolia blessed with a new churchSeptember 13, 2016 — ICC Note: Mongolia was blessed with a new church established in its inner city of Ejin Banner. There were one hundred and eighty people in attendance. The Gospel entered into the...
Do not be deceived, registered Churches in China are not freeSeptember 12, 2016 — ICC Note: In the West, many may perceive the people in China as free, but that is far from reality. Churches in China may be allowed to exist under the...
