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Christians Viciously Attacked at Prayer Meeting By Hindu Militants
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The persecution of Christians in India continues, now with a more warped twist than ever. In Agra, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, seven Christians were attacked by a mob of Hindus from the group Bajrang Dal, the youth arm of the hardline group Vishva Hindu Parishad. The Christians, five men and…
“She’s Imprisoned Because She’s Christian”: European Parliament President Argues For Asia Bibi’s Release
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The case of Aasiya Noreen, better known as Asia Bibi, has attracted global attention over the past several years. Now, she is back in the spotlight as she awaits the verdict on her appeal. Should the appeal be denied, the Christian mother of five will be hanged. Her execution would make her the first woman…
Justice For Christians in Egypt With Sentencing of Islamic Terrorists
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Christian persecution is on the rise across the world, and in far too many countries, the authorities either turn a blind eye to the rising body count or tacitly encourage the persecution. Some Christians, however, are fortunate enough to see their attackers brought to justice. Egypt recently tried and sentenced 17 Islamic radicals to death…
Indonesian Authorities Use Legal Loophole to Close Christian Churches Despite Religious Freedom Laws
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Indonesia officially requires that freedom of religion be ensured for all citizens, but that has not stopped authorities from finding ways to show Christians they are not welcome in the Muslim-majority country. The latest in Christian persecutions is the sudden closure of churches in Sumatra without warning or explanation. The International Christian Concern said that…
High School Paints Over Christ’s Name on Football Field, Students Fight Back
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Hours before a Benton High School home football game, two students were ordered to carry out the school’s decision to violate a contract with a donor. The reason? The donor, a local gym, paid $3,500 to have its logo painted in the end zone and used a cross and reference to the Bible in its…
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