UN body urges Pakistan to end or amend blasphemy laws
Expressing alarm over an increase in false blasphemy accusations in Pakistan, the UN Human Rights Committee last week urged repeal or amending of the country’s harsh blasphemy laws.
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Christian in Pakistan jailed under controversial blasphemy law
Fearing Islamist rage, residents in an area of Lahore on Nov. 3 fled their homes after a Christian was arrested under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, sources said.
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Religious persecution high in Burma despite mounting junta losses
By Edward Ross AsiaPersecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Burma (Myanmar) has continued even as the country’s military junta has lost control and territory to armed resistance groups, according to a report last week by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
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Path to generosity: Jesus-like giving transforms people's lives
In this exclusive interview, Bonar Tanudjaja, Southeast Asia and East Asia Regional Director of Generosity Path, shares the core principles of biblical generosity and how the Journey of Generosity has transformed individuals, churches, and communities across Asia through sharing stories of people who are radically generous. In August, he traveled to Hong Kong to promote this message, calling believers to look beyond themselves as an antidote to prosperity gospel and other false teachings within
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Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik discredits Christianity in Pakistan visit, draws Christians' ire
By A. S. JohnChristian leaders in Pakistan have condemned Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik’s objectionable remarks about Christianity during his various public sermons in Pakistan when touring the country on a month-long state-sponsored visit in October.
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Christians, others entrapped in blasphemy charges in Pakistan, report says
Muslim vigilante groups are working with federal authorities to lure young people into sharing blasphemous content on social media in order to put them behind bars, according to an investigation by Pakistan’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR).
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Mizoram's churches form historic union
In a landmark development for religious cooperation, Mizoram has witnessed the establishment of the Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM), a pioneering initiative bringing together major Christian denominations in the state after 130 years of religious diversity.
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Another Christian accused of blasphemy released on bail
A Christian falsely charged with blasphemy in three cases was released on bail this week after prosecutors failed to produce evidence against him, his attorney said.
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Raising Church successors through discipleship training
Passing on the faith is not only a matter that each Christian family must address but also a challenge facing the church today. The Chinese church has young believers but lacks disciples who are fervent for the Lord. If church leaders want to build a healthy church, they must invest effort in discipleship training.
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First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.
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Christian jailed on blasphemy charge released on bail
A Christian jailed since June on blasphemy and terrorism charges in Pakistan was released on bail on Oct. 23 after a high court noted glaring loopholes in the police case against him, his attorney said.
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Rape, attempted kidnapping in Pakistan drive Christian family into hiding
A pastor and his family have gone into hiding after a Muslim neighbor who raped his 14-year-old daughter tried to kidnap her and force her to convert to Islam and marry her, he said.
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