Congressman Sponsors Resolution to Protect Syrian Minorities
A U.S. Congressman has recently introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives that would protect Christians and other minorities in war-torn Syria.
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Saudi Convert Criticizes Islam
A Saudi who recently embraced Christianity and fled to Lebanon said she was tired of performing prayers and fasting for Ramadan.
...continue reading this storyIran Frees House Church Leader Qabitizade After 560 Days Detention
An Iranian house-church leader has been released after spending 560 days in prison "because of his Christian faith," Iranian Christians told Worthy News.
Detained, Beaten, Iranian Pastor Irani Hospitalized
There was mounting concern Tuesday, July 17, about the health situation of jailed and mistreated Iranian Pastor Behnam Irani after he became unconscious and was hospitalized, an official assisting him with advocacy said.
Ahmadinejad: Judaism and Christianity don't exist
In his opening speech at an Islamic conference in Tehran Tuesday, the President of Iran said that God didn't create Judaism, or Christianity.
Revolutionary Guards Close Church Properties
Both the Central Assembly of God Church in Tehran and its summer campsite have been closed by the Islamic authorities, according to the Farsi Christian News Network.
Condemned Iranian pastor may face new charges
It's been almost three years since Iranian officials arrested Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani on charges of apostasy, but now Iranian judges may add crimes against national security and blasphemy, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Thousands Of Christians Fleeing Syria Amid Torture Allegations
Thousands of Christians have fled their homes in Syria where news emerged Tuesday, July 3, that intelligence agencies run dozens of torture centers where detainees are beaten with batons and cables, burned with acid, sexually assaulted, and have fingernails torn out.
...continue reading this storyIranian Imams Fear Spread of House Churches
The rise of Christianity and the accompanying spread of its clandestine house churches in Iran is seen as a serious threat by the Islamic state's senior clerics.
US-Backed Rebels Committing Christian Genocide in Syria
Christians are being targeted by Muslim rebels according to the Vatican and other sources amongst besieged Syrian Christian communities.
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