Burmese Government Continues To Deny Cyclone Relief Aid to Karen Christians
May 22, 2008
As thousands of cyclone survivors cling to life in Burma, disturbing new reports about the military's distribution of relief aid are surfacing from the devastated region. Full Story...Canadian Christian Organization Appealing Human Rights Ruling
May 22, 2008
Christian Horizons, an evangelical Christian organization, is appealing part of the Ontario Human Rights Commission's recent ruling which stated that it violated the rights of a former worker, Connie Heintz (39), by terminating her employment when she revealed that she was a lesbian in 2000 Full Story...
Pastor's Daughter Raped in Bangladesh
May 21, 2008
On March 2, Pastor Motilal Das' 13-year-old daughter, Elina Das, was raped by five Muslims intent on stopping his ministry work in the village of Laksmipur, Mymensingh district Full Story...
Formal Court Date set for Persecuted Uyghur Christian Alimujiang Yimiti; CAA President Bob Fu Responds to Controversial Remarks Made by Evangelist Franklin Graham
May 21, 2008
CAA has learned that the case against persecuted Uyghur Christian Alimujiang Yimiti has progressed. A Kashi court has given formal notice that the case will be in session on May 27. The court proceedings will take place using the Uyghur language and will be interpreted in Chinese. Full Story...
Presence not Performance for the Worship Institute Conference
May 21, 2008
In a world marked by financial crises, war, persecution, hunger, and political struggles, many people are rediscovering the source of peace-the Presence of God. In a bold return to the basics of classic Christian faith, the theme for the 2008 International Worship Institute is "Embracing His Presence." Full Story...
Catholic Association of Latino Leaders to Join AFM Rally for Marriage in Denver
May 21, 2008
Matt Daniels, president and founder of the Alliance for Marriage Foundation (AFMF), Mario Paredes, executive board member and president of the newly created Catholic Association of Latino Leaders (C.A.L.L.) today announced the group's participation at a rally for marriage and family in Denver during the Democrat National Convention. Full Story...
New Outreach Casts Wider Net for After Abortion Care
May 21, 2008
America's churches are filled with worshippers who have been deeply affected by an abortion experience. The Alan Guttmacher Institute reports that one in every three women will have had an abortion by age 45. Full Story...
Churches Raided, Leaders Arrested and Bible School Closed in China
May 20, 2008
In several locations throughout China, churches were raided and several Christians were detained in recent weeks, according to reports from China Aid Association received on May 8, 12 and 14. Full Story...
Crouse to Testify on Capitol Hill Regarding United Nations Treaty
May 20, 2008
On Thursday afternoon, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight, will hold a hearing on the U.N.'s Security Resolution 1325. Full Story...
Families Grieving Children Plan for Summer Compassionate Friends Conference in Nashville
May 20, 2008
Every year in the United States thousands of families go through the traumatic and stressful death of a child. Deep seated pain is etched within them as they struggle to survive what many would believe unsurvivable. Full Story...
New Survey Shows U.S. Religious Giving to Developing Countries at $8.8 Billion
May 20, 2008
The first national random sample survey of U.S. religious giving from congregations of all denominations to the developing world shows that congregations are giving record amounts in relief and development assistance to poor countries. Full Story...
Shouwang House Church Raided by Beijing Government Officials. Major Beijing House Church Leader Detained
May 20, 2008
CAA's Beijing investigators have learned that after a May 2 incident when police in Sichuan raided and harassed the Autumn Rain Church of Chengdu during a retreat meeting, the police and officials from religion administration agencies suddenly raided Shouwang House Church in Beijing Full Story...
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