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By Lucinda Borkett-Jones, The Islamist terrorist group known for kidnapping more than 250 Nigerian schoolgirls, has been active in conflicts in Mali, Central African Republic (CAR) and Syria, a spokesman for religious freedom said. The spread of the militant group can be seen as evidence of cooperation with other militant groups, including al-Qaeda and Al-Shabaab. All three groups are using
Read moreTrying to keep her from fleeing the country. By Brownie Marie, Meriam Ibrahim’s family filed another lawsuit against her on Friday in a continued attempt to keep her from leaving Sudan. The first lawsuit filed earlier this week sought to prove the biological link between Ibrahim and her Muslim father, but the suit was inexplicably dropped by the family. A
Read moreBy Cath Martin, An Amsterdam church leader is asking for prayers after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine. The plane was downed around four hours after taking off from Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam. The 298 people killed in the tragedy included 192 Dutch nationals. There were no survivors. Canon Mark Collinson, chaplain of Christ Church, Amsterdam and
Read moreA Christian group has been banned from holding their annual Bible Day event in a Gloucester pub that was formerly the home of Sunday school founder, Robert Raikes. Members of the group had booked the pub in Southgate Street for a talk about the life of Robert Raikes, who had founded the Sunday school movement in 1780, as part of
Read moreNorthern Ireland’s Equality Commission has threatened to take legal action against a Christian-run bakery after it refused to bake a cake with the slogan ‘Support Gay Marriage.’ The owners of Asher Baking Co, based in Newtownabbey, said they were unable to produce the cake because it conflicted with their Biblical belief that marriage can only be between one man and one woman.
Read moreBy Fredrick Nzwili | Religion News Service July 8 at 12:50 PM NAIROBI, Kenya — On a Sunday at the Presbyterian church in the Bahati neighborhood, a young woman haltingly approaches the pulpit with a walking cane in one hand and a Bible in the other. Somewhere in her pocket is a mobile phone, which she uses to send out at
Read moreSinger Katy Perry is being sued by Christian hip-hop stars including Flame, who claim her hit Dark Horse ripped off their track Joyful Noise. They accused Perry of using the 2008 track – which features Lecrae – without permission, tarnishing its “devoutly religious message” with images of “witchcraft” and “black magic.” It comes from Flame’s Grammy-nominated album Our World: Redeemed.
Read moreBy SCOTT HUNTINGTON Searching for a new job can be rough. There are endless applications, online questionnaires and the job interviews that do little good but leave your palms sweaty with anxiety. It’s easy to lose heart and sight of what matters most. We become quick to shift our attention away from where it should be drawn and it feels
Read moreBy GARY LANE/CBN The advance of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has left few safe havens for Iraq’s Christians. Many have found protection in Iraqi Kurdistan and help from American believers. When CBN News learned that many fleeing Christians found refuge in the northern Ninevah town of Alqosh, we traveled to the ancient Christian community to meet
Read moreA Christian occupational therapist has been disciplined for praying for a Muslim colleague, despite being encouraged by the colleague to talk about her faith. Victoria Wasteney, head of occupational therapy at the East London NHS (National Health Service) trust, prayed for the newly qualified Muslim worker after she expressed concerns about her health. When Wasteney offered to pray with her, she willingly agreed and replied, “OK”. But in June 2013, the colleague raised a complaint against Wasteney,
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