Sudanese clergyman appear in court accused of capital crimes
Two Christian pastors and another man appeared in a Sudanese court on Sunday accused of at least seven crimes including waging war against the state and espionage, both of which carry the death penalty, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The UK-based religious freedom advocacy reported that Rev Hassan Abduraheem, a senior minister and vice moderator of the […]
“Spiritual handbook” for survivors of sexual abuse wins Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2016
A “spiritual handbook” for survivors of sexual abuse has won the Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2016. Written by Jane N Dowling, Child, Arise! The Courage to Stand: A Spiritual Handbook for Survivors of Sexual Abuse is described as a “courageous and historic book”. Other books among the 10 shortlisted for the award had […]
Christian hospital ship ‘Africa Mercy’ docks in Benin port for 10 month stay
NEW ARRIVAL: Top – Several members of the advance team of Mercy Ships welcomg the Africa Mercy to the port of Cotonou, Benin; Bottom – Benin native Emmanuel Essah, biomedical technician, hands over the Benin flag to Madame Claudine Gbenagnon Talon, first lady of the Republic of Benin, on behalf of Mercy Ships. PICTURES: © Mercy […]
THIS LIFE: WHY ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?
In an article first published by ASSIST News Service, CAROL ROUND explains why she’s a Christian…
The Cross and the Switchblade
For August to September, 2016, we’re reading the classic Christian text, The Cross and the Switchblade (written by the late David Wilkerson with John and Elizabeth Sherill, first published 1962). To buy the book, follow this link – The Cross and the Switchblade.
INDIA: PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS INCREASES DRAMATICALLY IN FIRST HALF OF 2016, SAYS REPORT
A new report finds there has been a significant escalation of the persecution of Christians in India in the first half of 2016. Morning Star News reports…
More than 650 children recruited into armed groups in South Sudan in 2016, says UNICEF
More than 650 children have been recruited into armed groups in South Sudan since the beginning of the year taking to an estimated 16,000 the numebr of children who have joined armed groups since December, 2013, according to UNICEF. The UN child focused agency last week called for an immediate end to the recruitment of […]