Two buses of Coptic Christians were gunned down on Nov 2 as they drove to the Monastery of Saint Samuel – the same road where 28 Christians were killed by ISIS gunmen a year ago. Seven Christians were killed – six in the same family – and at least 14 more were injured. Egyptian officials … Read more
Asia’s long-awaited exoneration and release came as churches prepared for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted. Asia Bibi has finally been released from jail a week after being acquitted by Pakistan’s Supreme Court of blasphemy charges. After eight years in jail, she and her family are now in hiding. Asia left the jail … Read more
“It appears that after an altercation taking place in the field of Falsa a feast of falsehood had followed . . .” Pakistan’s Supreme Court issued a stinging rebuke to the false witnesses and illegitimate prosecution of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy and sentenced to death. While the court upheld Pakistan’s blasphemy … Read more
Pakistan’s Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blasphemy charges. The Christian woman has spent 10 years in jail and faced the death penalty. Christians worldwide have been praying for this innocent Christian — and will now need to pray for God’s protection against a backlash by radical Islamists against Christians in Pakistan.
“Please advocate for us,” the pastor said. He lives in an especially oppressive region. The government’s harsh treatment of Christians is notorious. It is even worse toward Christian ethnic minorities. Their every word and action is monitored. The pastor heard that Christian Freedom International provides aid and advocacy for persecuted Christians. “How can we advocate … Read more
Isolation. An intense feeling of being alone. This is a big struggle for many Christians living in societies that hate Christians. The prophet Elijah struggled with this, too. When Jezebel threatened to track him down and kill him, he told God, “I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life to take it … Read more
Pas. Brunson Freed! Pastor Andrew Brunson was freed this morning after 2 years in a Turkish jail under false charges of terrorism. At a hearing this morning (October 12), prosecution witnesses recanted their accusations against Pas. Brunson. The court found him guilty of terrorism and espionage. He was sentenced to over 3 years in prison then released for … Read more
It’s no secret. North Korea is top of the list. The horrific dictatorship tops all other countries for human rights abuses and persecution of Christians by everyone who investigates such things. It rises to the level of crimes against humanity. One expert called it “sui generis” – in a category of its own. Some North … Read more
God bless our military, law enforcement and first responders. They strive to serve and protect, and lay down their lives for others. We so appreciate them that Christian Freedom International created “Heroes” – a new line of t-shirts to honor them – and bless them with God’s promises. Here is a sample of “Heroes” t-shirts: An added … Read more
Have you seen the headlines from China? “China Shuts Down Prominent Christian Church” Agence France-Presse “Replace Pictures of Jesus with Xi Jinping, Christian Villagers Urged” South China Morning Post “Chinese House Church Leaders and Toddler Arrested After Singing in Park” Christianity Today In the last year, China banned Bibles from online stores, and forbid children from attending church. … Read more