“I thank God first of all. And after God, I thank the government of Niger, the US government and France.”
Religious Discrimination
Christian Homeless Shelter Sues For Discrimination Over State Hiring Policy
“The state law used to protect the Mission by exempting religious nonprofit organisations, but the Washington Supreme Court gutted that exemption,
US Lawmakers Concerned Over Restrictions Around UK Abortion Clinics
“UK’s proposed laws are on an unsettling path that could result in existential threats to freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of thought.”
Nicaragua Cuts Ties With The Vatican
Follows Pope likening regime to “Communist dictatorship and rise of Hitler.”
Chaplain Sues After Losing Job Over Comments to LGBT Patient
“They’re bending over backwards to bring in Muslim chaplains while pushing out Christian chaplains.”
US Marine Academy Resolves Dispute Over Displaying A Painting Of Jesus
Artwork commemorates more than 9,000 merchant marines who lost their lives during the Second World War.
Melbourne Council Forced To Stop Prayer
Protesting councillor’s lawyer advises it is illegal.
Can Nigeria’s Next President End The Persecution Of Christians?
“He has his work cut out for him, but he can turn the tide of Islamist extremism and make Nigeria safe for Christians again.”
Payout For Christian Adoption Agency That New York Tried To Close
The state of New York has agreed to pay nearly A$400,000 to a Christian adoption agency which it tried to shut down solely because of its religious beliefs. The settlement ensures that privately operated New Hope Family Services can no longer be targeted for its faith-based policies by the New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). OCFS [...]
UK Govt Accused Of Prosecuting Pro-Life Advocates For ‘Thought-Crimes’
“It is extremely regrettable that Parliament has opened the door for nationwide thought-crime prosecution.”
China Accused of Torturing Pastors
‘We are appalled by the inhumane treatment these three pastors have endured while in police custody.”
US Calls For Release Of Jailed Bishop As Myanmar’s Military Targets Christians
“He should be celebrated, not condemned, for his incredible work advocating for religious freedom, justice and peace.”
School Board Bans Student-Teachers Who Attend A Christian University.
“The university’s budding educators are simply too Christian to be allowed to teach in the district.”
US College Challenges Directive To Schools Over Transgender Students
“The government can’t strip a private, faith-based institution of its constitutionally protected freedoms because it disagrees with its views.”
24th State To Pass Religious Freedom Law
“It is not a tool for discrimination, but a shield to protect all people.”
Poll Finds Britons Wary Over Having An Evangelical Political Leader
“If we did this 10 years ago, I think the most feared group would be Muslims. Now it’s Evangelical Christians.”
Christian Boy Forcibly Removed From His Adoptive Parents in Egypt
“Adopting Shenouda enriched our lives. We treated him as if he were our own biological child,”
Chaplain Sacked Over LGBT Ideology Sermon Loses Claim For Unfair Dismissal
“We cannot permit this judgment to stand. It is neither a rational judgment nor an impartial one.”
Florida City Law Threatens Operation of Christian Bookstore
“Jacksonville is illegally mandating that the store abandon the very faith that motivates it to open its doors to customers every day,”
Islamic Insurgency In Mozambique Continues To Threaten Christians
“Livelihoods have been lost and education stalled while access to food and healthcare has been hampered.”
Only 10 Churches Remain Open in Algeria
“Algeria doesn’t have democracy. In reality, Algeria has never been open to other peoples of faith.”
UN Agency Sends Persecuted Christian Family Back To Pakistan
Family has been on the run for 14 years since a Muslim mob destroyed their home in a religious riot.
Pakistani Christian’s Ordeal In Facing Baseless Blasphemy Charges
“There is no direct evidence. Nothing derogatory was spoken, shown or done by the victim. There is no independent witness.”
Ransom Paid To Free Egyptian Christians Taken Hostage In Libya
“Their treatment deteriorated significantly once they were discovered to be Christians.”
‘Hate’ Campaign Against Christian Candidate For Scotland’s Next Leader
“Politicians should have integrity to say what they believe, how they believe it and to act on that.”