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Radical Terrorists Murder Two Christian Bus Passengers For Refusing to Recite Islamic Statement
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Megan Bailey
Security has been heightened in Garisa county after a group of al-Shabaab militants ambushed a bus in Garissa county on the morning of Friday, killing two Christians on the spot. According to International Christian Concern, the terrorists, armed with AK 47 refiles, ordered the passengers off the bus and demanded to see their identification, in…
China Cracks Down on Christianity, Orders Followers to Renounce Their Faith
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Megan Bailey
The Chinese government’s crackdown on Christianity continues to intensify. Christian congregations in Beijing and several provinces are having their crosses destroyed, Bibles burned, and churches shut down according to pastors and a group that monitors religion in China. Furthermore, the government is ordering followers of Christ to sign papers renouncing their faith in some areas.…
Christians in India Cling to Christ Despite Hindu Extremist Violence
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
In all the worst ways, Rome has risen again for Christianity. Christian persecution is becoming commonplace across the world. In areas like the Middle East, it is a long-standing problem that has gotten worse. In other places, violent persecution has suddenly become a major issue. India falls in the latter category. In recent years, India…
Christian Pastor and Son Brutally Attacked by Radicals After Leaving Prayer Meeting
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Megan Bailey
An Indian pastor and his son were beaten with sticks and clubs by a group of about 30 Hindu radicals in Jaida village, India, Daily Express reports. Ramesh Vasunia, 43, and his son Rahul were returning by motorcycle from a prayer meeting when they were ambushed and viciously attacked without explanation. Pastor Ramesh told persecution…
China Cracks Down on Christianity by Demolishing Churches, Confiscating Bibles
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Megan Bailey
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Embed from Getty Images The ruling party in China is attempting to increase their control over religious freedom in the country, most recently by taking a crackdown on Christianity. In the country’s province of Henan, which has one of the largest Christian populations in China, churches were raided and demolished, Bibles and holy books were…
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