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Egyptian Couple Shot by Muslim Extremists Undaunted in Ministry
CAIRO, Egypt (Compass Direct News) – Rasha Samir was sure her husband, Ephraim Shehata, was dead.
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Violent Death of Girl in Pakistan Spurs Push for Justice
LAHORE, Pakistan (Compass Direct News) – A daring protest and a high-profile funeral here on Monday (Jan. 25) for a 12-year-old Christian girl who died from torture and malnourishment has cast a rare spotlight on abuse of the Christian poor in Pakistan.
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Christians Most Hit by Religious Freedom Violations in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (Compass Direct News) – A moderate Muslim research institute focusing on interfaith issues in Indonesia reported 35 cases of government violations of religious freedom – including 28 against Christians – and 93 instances of community intolerance of churches in 2009.
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Forced Recantations of Faith Continue in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam (Compass Direct News) – A Vietnamese man violently forced to recant his fledgling Christian faith faces pressure from authorities and clansmen to prove his return to traditional Hmong belief by sacrificing to ancestors next month.
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Unprecedented Christmas Gathering Held in Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY (Compass Direct News) – On Friday evening (Dec. 11), history was made in communist Vietnam.
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Greg Laurie: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake Abandons Original Themes of Love and Redemption
Pastor Greg Laurie, founder of the renowned Harvest Christian Fellowship, recently criticized Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White, saying it strays far from the gospel-inspired message of love and redemption found in the original.
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‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching
The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.
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Netflix under scrutiny after bible verse disappears from ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Netflix has come under fire from Christian audiences after viewers noticed that a significant Bible verse—Isaiah 53:5—appears to be missing from the opening scene of The Passion of the Christ on the platform.
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'The King of Kings', its box office success — and what critics are saying
The King of Kings, the latest animated depiction of the life of Jesus Christ, is receiving strong reviews from major critics for its creative framing and compelling voice acting.
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"Is Jonathan Roumie replacing Jesus in our minds?" — The Chosen sparks deep debate at apologetics Canada
At the packed Apologetics Canada Conference, a lively—and slightly spicy—conversation unfolded that had everyone leaning in: Is The Chosen helping people meet Jesus, or is it just good Christian fanfiction that’s messing with our imagination?
