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Christian news on The Christian Post. en <![CDATA[Church of Scotland wants religious freedom protected in conversion therapy ban]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-of-scotland-open-to-conversion-therapy-ban.html The Church of Scotland has expressed openness to a national ban on sexual orientation change efforts therapy, referred to by critics as conversion therapy, provided that such a ban can't be misused to prosecute the actions of churches and pastors. ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:53:00 -0400 church-of-scotland-open-to-conversion-therapy-ban <![CDATA[Christians in India facing surge in attacks ahead of elections ]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-in-india-facing-surge-in-attacks-ahead-of-elections.html A prominent civil society group has sounded the alarm over a surge in attacks and discrimination against Christians across India, raising concerns about the erosion of fundamental rights and protections for religious minorities ahead of the upcoming general elections.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:47:00 -0400 christians-in-india-facing-surge-in-attacks-ahead-of-elections <![CDATA[Nicaragua again bans Holy Week processions amid crackdown]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/nicaragua-again-bans-holy-week-processions-amid-crackdown.html Nicaragua has banned the Catholic Church’s public Holy Week celebrations for a second straight year amid other repressive measures that have included Protestant organizations.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:56:00 -0400 nicaragua-again-bans-holy-week-processions-amid-crackdown <![CDATA[France raises terror alert level after deadly Moscow attack by ISIS-K kills over 130]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/france-raises-terror-alert-level-after-isis-attack-kills-137.html France has escalated its terror alert to the highest level following the Islamic State’s claim of orchestrating a devastating attack in Moscow, Russia, which resulted in the death of at least 137 individuals.]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:08:00 -0400 france-raises-terror-alert-level-after-isis-attack-kills-137 <![CDATA[Russia adds ‘LGBT movement’ to list of terrorist organizations after Supreme Court ruling]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/russia-adds-lgbt-movement-to-list-of-terrorist-organizations.html Russia has designated the "LGBT movement" on its list of extremist and terror organizations, aligning with a Supreme Court decision last year. Russian media notes that the Russian Ministry of Justice included the "LGBT movement" on a list of banned and liquidated organizations in March. ]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:27:00 -0400 russia-adds-lgbt-movement-to-list-of-terrorist-organizations <![CDATA[Nigerian pastor, wife acquitted of wrongdoing 3 years after jailing]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/nigerian-pastor-wife-acquitted-of-wrongdoing-after-3-year-ordeal.html A court in Nigeria’s Kaduna State has acquitted the Rev. Jonah Gangas and his wife, Josephine, of charges after they were jailed for over three years. The couple, associated with the ECWA Church, faced accusations of kidnapping and proselytizing a young Muslim girl, which they denied, claiming they acted on police request.]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:29:54 -0400 nigerian-pastor-wife-acquitted-of-wrongdoing-after-3-year-ordeal <![CDATA[Baptist pastor shot dead by unknown hitmen in Myanmar]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/baptist-pastor-shot-dead-by-unknown-hitmen-in-myanmar.html A Baptist pastor has been killed in Myanmar’s Kachin state, marking a grim escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict. The 47-year-old pastor, associated with the Kachin Baptist Convention, was fatally shot in his computer shop by three unidentified assailants.]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:03:57 -0400 baptist-pastor-shot-dead-by-unknown-hitmen-in-myanmar <![CDATA[World reacts to Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis after conspiracy theories spread]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/world-reacts-to-kate-middletons-cancer-announcement.html In a wave of global empathy and support, reactions poured in from around the world following the announcement that Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales, has been diagnosed with cancer, with many criticizing those who offered conspiracy theories online in regard to her recent absence from public life. ]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:21:00 -0400 world-reacts-to-kate-middletons-cancer-announcement <![CDATA[Boston pastor’s family trapped in Haiti amid violence and civil unrest]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/boston-pastors-family-trapped-in-haiti-amid-civil-unrest.html A pastor from Boston is trying to evacuate his family from Haiti as chaotic civil unrest unravels and the U.S. government has begun transporting American citizens out of the the Caribbean nation. ]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:05:00 -0400 boston-pastors-family-trapped-in-haiti-amid-civil-unrest <![CDATA[World Vision warns of grave impact on Haitian children as violence escalates, missionary evacuated]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/world-vision-warns-of-grave-impact-on-haitian-children.html Global Christian humanitarian aid organization World Vision has warned that children in Haiti are facing grave insecurity as escalating violence in the troubled Caribbean nation continues to lead to the death and displacement of thousands.]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:57:23 -0400 world-vision-warns-of-grave-impact-on-haitian-children <![CDATA[Russia arrests Korean missionary on espionage charges, Christian association says]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/russia-arrests-korean-missionary-on-espionage-charges.html The Korean Christian Public Policy Association, led by Chairman Pastor So Kang-seok, issued a statement “condemning the Russian government for arresting a Korean missionary on espionage charges and urge his immediate release.”]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:33:00 -0400 russia-arrests-korean-missionary-on-espionage-charges <![CDATA[Christian family beaten by tribal animists wielding sticks, axes over refusal to deny Christ]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-family-beaten-by-tribal-animists-over-faith-in-christ.html A Christian couple in central India haven't seen their two young children for more than a month after an attack by followers of a traditional tribal religion drove them from their village for refusing to recant their faith.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:34:03 -0400 christian-family-beaten-by-tribal-animists-over-faith-in-christ <![CDATA[Archaeologists find ancient ring with Jesus’ face inscribed in 'almost new condition']]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/archaeologists-find-ancient-jesus-ring-in-almost-new-condition.html A unique gold ring inscribed with the face of Jesus Christ, which may have been lost hundreds of years ago, was recently uncovered in great condition among 30,000 other medieval archeological objects in southeast Sweden.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:28:00 -0400 archaeologists-find-ancient-jesus-ring-in-almost-new-condition <![CDATA[Christian artist sues over 'hate crime' police report for opposition to giving kids puberty blockers ]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/artist-sues-after-police-report-on-puberty-blocker-query.html A Christian artist is suing Watford Borough Council in the U.K. after being banned from her exhibition and reported to the police for expressing concerns about children undergoing trans procedures. The legal action comes days after the NHS prohibited prescribing puberty blockers to children.]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:57:31 -0400 artist-sues-after-police-report-on-puberty-blocker-query <![CDATA['Submit to Allah': French villagers horrified by vandalism of 58 graves, church with Islamist slogans]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/islamist-defacing-of-christian-sites-shocks-french-villagers.html Villagers at a cemetery in Dordogne Department in southwest France were horrified that vandals painted Islamist slogans in French and Arabic on 58 graves, a church door, a World War I memorial and tomb art depicting the crucifixion.  ]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:57:37 -0400 islamist-defacing-of-christian-sites-shocks-french-villagers <![CDATA['Allah is displeased': Islamic extremists leave warning note on body of Christian slain for sharing the Gospel]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-man-slain-by-islamic-extremists-for-sharing-the-gospel.html  Islamic extremists in eastern Uganda on killed a Christian for leading Muslims to faith in Christ, sources said.]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:16:51 -0400 christian-man-slain-by-islamic-extremists-for-sharing-the-gospel <![CDATA[Thousands of Russians joined protest against Putin who secured 5th term as Russia's president ]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/russians-protest-against-putin-who-secured-5th-term.html Thousands of Russians have taken to the streets in protest against Vladimir Putin, who has clinched a fifth term as Russia’s president, amid allegations of electoral manipulation and the absence of genuine opposition. The election, resulting in an 88% win for Putin, has been marred by controversy, with claims of vote rigging and suppression of dissent.]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:27:42 -0400 russians-protest-against-putin-who-secured-5th-term <![CDATA[Parents fear 10-year-old kidnapped daughter sold to sex traffickers]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/parents-fear-10-year-old-kidnapped-girl-sold-in-sex-trafficking.html The Christian parents of a 10-year-old girl in Pakistan who was abducted and forcibly converted to Islam last month fear she could be sold to sex traffickers, sources said.]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:23:48 -0400 parents-fear-10-year-old-kidnapped-girl-sold-in-sex-trafficking <![CDATA[Christians risk being branded 'extremists' by UK gov't ]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-risk-being-branded-extremists-by-uk-government.html Christians are at risk of being branded "extremists" under the government's new definition of extremism published this week, a campaign group has warned. ]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 16:24:45 -0400 christians-risk-being-branded-extremists-by-uk-government <![CDATA[Cuba returns to ‘hardline tactics’ as over 600 religious freedom violations tallied in 2023]]> https://www.christianpost.com/news/over-600-religious-freedom-violations-in-cuba-in-2023-report.html The crackdown on religious freedom continues in Cuba following July 2021 protests as a new persecution watchdog report tallies 622 documented religious freedom violations in 2023 amid a return to "hardline tactics." ]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:15:00 -0400 over-600-religious-freedom-violations-in-cuba-in-2023-report