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Cambodia Bans Evangelism; Accuses Christians of 'Disrupting Society'
Christians in Buddhist-dominated Cambodia are officially banned from evangelizing because they “disrupt society,” officials said Tuesday.
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Egypt’s Supreme Court to Hear Muslim-Christian Convert Case
Egypt’s highest court agreed Monday to hear the appeal of Coptic Christians who converted to Islam but now want to legally revert back to Christianity.
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U.S. House Condemns Saudi Arabia for Religious Abuse, Pulls Plug on Aid
The U.S. House voted to cut off all aid to Saudi Arabia despite the Bush administration’s support for the country, accusing the close U.S. ally of religious intolerance and funding terrorism.
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U.S. Presses Vietnam to Honor Human Rights
President Bush has ''made it very clear'' to his Vietnamese counterpart that human rights is a key issue in the development of a U.S.-Vietnam relationship.
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Poll: American Voters Want a Religious President
A new national poll revealed that over half of all respondents with an opinion believe a presidential candidate should be religious while 39.3 percent do not.
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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.
