Religious Freedom

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  Mizoram Christians call for protests due to disagreements over Sunday vote-counting

  By Christian Today India Asia 1 year ago

  Since the announcement of the election schedule, there has been a widespread appeal to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to change the vote counting date. The concern stems from the date falling on December 3, a Sunday, which is considered sacred for the majority Christian community (87%) in the state. Political parties, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and churches have united in their demand for a rescheduled date.

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  Fulani herdsmen kill seven Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria

  By Morning Star News Africa

  1 year ago

  Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on Thursday (Nov. 30) killed seven Christians in attacks on two villages in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.

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  Punjab Minorities Commission meets with DGP to bolster security for christmas celebrations

  By Christian Today India Asia

  1 year ago

  In a crucial meeting held on November 24 in Chandigarh, Dr. Subhash Thoba, a member of the Punjab Minorities Commission, met with Director-General of Police (DGP) Law and Order, Arpit Shukla to discuss and strategize security measures for the upcoming Christmas festival and associated Shobha Yatras (tableau) as per media reports.

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  Gov't employees may be barred from wearing religious attire, EU court rules

  By The Christian Post Europe

  1 year ago

  The European Union's highest court has ruled that member state governments can prohibit public employees from wearing religious attire, such as Muslim female head coverings.