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Confessed Norway Shooter's Manifesto Denies Faith in Christ
Anders Behring Breivik, the 32-year-old man who has admitted to killing nearly eighty people and injuring dozens of others in a violent rampage across Norway last Friday, has been painted in some media reports as a “Christian terrorist,” yet the alleged killer has claimed he is not a religious man.
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Canada School Criticized for Allowing Muslim Prayer Time, Banning Other Faiths
Christians, Jews, Hindus, and other parties have been up in arms after the recent, widespread exposure of a Canadian school's policy allowing an imam to lead Muslim students in prayer on campus.
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Harold Camping Linked to Hmong Christians 'Massacre' in Vietnam
Hundreds of Hmong Christians are said to have been gunned down by security forces in Vietnam after the group had gathered near a mountain to await the rapture and return of Jesus Christ. The group of believers apparently learned of the rapture's timing from Family Radio broadcaster Harold Camping.
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Children Most at Risk in Africa Drought
The United Nations has issued a dire warning over the lack of rain along the Horn of Africa that has made the food crisis in the region even more cirtical for residents of several nations fighting for survival.
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Iran Pastor Forced To Renounce Faith in Jesus Or Die
An Iranian pastor has been ordered by the country’s officials to either recant his faith in Jesus Christ or to expect to be executed. The 33-year-old Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has been charged with apostasy for turning from Islam and converting to Christianity.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
