This story about Rifqa Bary is interesting on a number of levels. She is in danger. Some say the threat is kidnapping. She claims the danger is from her family killing her. This young woman is only 17; so, she is still considered a minor. It's possible that the pastor in Florida or others helped... Continue Reading →
Pakistan in the News
Linked here is yet another story concerning the on-going persecution in Pakistan. This GR news piece asks some pertinent questions about persecution which any reporter should try to answer. We can't really fault reporters for failing to get the story straight, however, when we, as Christians, aren't generally reading the story of persecution at all.
Persecution Reporting
We can be thankful to the Sacramento Bee for covering stories related to Christian persecution. Obviously, the best scenario would be for no persecution to take place, thereby making coverage of them obsolete. However, we know that persecution exists. Responsible reporting would demand coverage of such as a human rights concern, as well as an... Continue Reading →
Tracking Church Crimes
The so-called "hate crimes" laws being considered in Congress and around the country pretend to be concerned about groups that have historically been targeted for crimes. Oddly enough, the list always includes homosexuals, even though it has not been proven that there systemic efforts of violence toward that group. Even more odd is the fact... Continue Reading →
Neda May Have Been Christian
According to this report from Jihad Watch, Neda Soltani, symbol of the Iranian protests, was a Christian. There are many implications from this information. Apparently, the picture of her which circulated around the world originally cropped out the cross she wore around her neck. See the picture and a more complete discussion at Get Religion. ... Continue Reading →
Persecution Updates
From rescuing children who have been victimized in the global sex trade to fighting for freedom in North Korea or caring for orphans in Indonesia, the Jubilee Campaign, a catholic organization which seeks to minister to the suffering and persecuted church, carries on a vast array of projects around the world. You can review some... Continue Reading →
Filipino Tragedy
Having spent much time with Filipinos lately, I am on alert for stories related to the Philippines. Sadly, there is a news report from Catobato this morning detailing a church bombing. At least 5 people were killed and 30 injured as a Catholic church was bombed during morning mass. There continues to be on-going tension... Continue Reading →
Must Read DeMint
I have linked here a letter that was written by Senator Jim DeMint, urging pastors specifically to be vocal in their opposition to so-called "hate crimes" legislation. As I have pointed out several times on this blog, hate crimes legislation is nothing but an anti-Christian powerplay to give those in power a sword with which... Continue Reading →
Video of Gao Zhisheng
Voice of the Martyrs, along with China Aid, has produced a video detailing the case of Gao Zisheng, the Chinese attorney and activist for Christian freedoms in the Communist nation. You can view the video (and see other ways to get involved) by clicking here.
The Flower of the Cross
"The cross is the only tree on which the flower of absolute joy grows," so says Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs. This video presentation chronicles the persecution of Christians by the communists in Romania. Take a few minutes to hear the testimonies of several Christians who were tortured and imprisoned for their... Continue Reading →
Foxe’s for Free
Foxe's Book of Martyrs, a Christian classic, is available this month as the free audio download from Christian Audio. Check it out here and get your free audio of this Christian classic.
Freedom Neither Fast Nor Easy
Tiananmen Square Leaders Issue Declaration of Repentance and Reconciliation on 20th Anniversary May 6, 2009 Photo: June 4, 1989 -- Tiananmen Square USA — An unprecedented statement regarding the June 4, 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square was released today by more than 80 Chinese Christian leaders calling for forgiveness, repentance, truth, justice and reconciliation. The... Continue Reading →
china arrests
May 4, 2009 HENAN — On April 30, 2009, a group of house church Christians and leaders from the house church group China Gospel Fellowship (CGF) were gathered for a communion service at a house church in Xinye city, Henan province, when they were raided by a dozen PSB officers. Eighteen Christians were taken to... Continue Reading →
Swine Flu Falsity
According to this report, Muslims in Egypt are using the swine flu fears to rid Christians of their livelihood--pigs. Because Muslims consider pigs unclean, they are more than happy to get rid of them, even if it means people will starve to death. Pigs do not cause the flu, but the swine flu fear may... Continue Reading →
Largest Democracy
Check out this video and pray today:
Gregory C. Cochran 