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An Iranian Christian seeking asylum in Sweden faces deportation after officials rejected his request.
Swedish officials could decide to send Reza Jebbari back to Iran as soon as this week.
Jebbari converted to Christianity while visiting Azerbaijan in 2010 and later moved to Sweden where he applied for asylum on grounds that he would face persecution if he returned to Iran. Continue reading
Two niqab-wearing women assaulted and forcefully cut the hair of a Christian woman on the metro Sunday, the third such reported incident in two months, raising fears of a growing vigilante movement to punish Egyptian women for not wearing the veil in public. Continue reading
Integrity Music announces the Jan. 15, 2013 release of Limitless, a new 13-track CD and bonus DVD from Melbourne, Australia’s Planetshakers, the country’s largest youth and young adult movement.
The 25th album from Planetshakers, Limitless features the driving title song that hits CHR radio this Friday and becomes the first music video from the recording, which can be seen now below. Continue reading
One of Brazil’s most popular pop singers, Father Marcelo Rossi of Mother of God church, has opened a massive new Roman Catholic sanctuary that can hold up to 80,000 people for Mass, hoping that he will continue the growth of the religion in the Latin America country.
“They couldn’t all fit in. There was a crowd that had to stand outside! That’s a sign we’re on the right path, and it’s this sanctuary,” 45-year old Rossi said at the event in Sao Paulo, one of Brazil’s biggest cities. Continue reading
President Obama was re-elected for a second term last night, and an exuberant base of supporters dreamed of progress in the coming four years.
Obama’s acceptance speech, and Romney’s concession speech had under-tones of faith and hope as they expressed a willingness to work with each other in Obama’s second term.
As Mitt Romney delayed conceding the victory too long for some, he took the stage in defeat graciously. “This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation.” Continue reading
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially reported what Liberty Counsel has been saying all along: The IRS is not auditing churches because it does not have the authority to take away churches’ tax-free status.
For years, leftist groups, such as Americans United for the Separation of Church and State (AU), have used deception and fear tactics to censor the church and muzzle pastors. A recent letter to religious leaders by Executive Director Barry Lynn inaccurately said, “If the IRS determines that your house of worship has engaged in unlawful intervention, it can revoke the institution’s tax-exempt status.” Continue reading
Hillsong Church endeavors to champion the cause of the local Church, and their latest release is no exception. The second installment in their Chapel series titled Forever Reign is a collection of some of their most popular songs with an intimate, personal feel, which many believe will continue to break down cultural and denominational barriers. The album spent much of its first week at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Albums U.S. chart and remains solid in the Top Ten. In addition to the Hillsong Chapel release, the church launched a range of free small group studies. Continue reading
On November 7 Praise the Lord, Trinity Broadcasting Network’s signature music, talk, and ministry program, will host a very special two-hour tribute in honor of Dr. Billy Graham as he celebrates his 94th birthday.
“Perhaps no other individual alive today has done more to deliver the simple, powerful message of the gospel around the world than Billy Graham,” said TBN’s founder and president Dr. Paul Crouch. “For all of us here at TBN, Dr. Graham has been a constant source of encouragement and a solid example of godly character. We are looking forward to highlighting his many decades of selfless service to God’s kingdom and the body of Christ.” Continue reading
One of the holiest sites in Jerusalem is faced with a harsh reality that could effect millions of Christian tourists who flood the holy city annually.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, recognized by Catholics and other Christian denominations as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, is struggling with a 9 million shekel ($2.3 million) unpaid bill owed to the Jerusalem water company. Continue reading
Imagine someone going door to door on a college campus asking young adults if they’re a Christian. Then separating the Christian students from the Muslim students, addressing each victim by name, questioning them, and then proceeded to shoot them or slit their throat in front of other victims. This masacre happened days ago in Nigeria. Continue reading
