Sudan Last month marked the second anniversary of the brutal civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force. While both parties have been accused of extreme atrocities against Sudan’s civilian population, including violence against houses of worship and religious leaders, the RSF has faced particular scrutiny for … [Read more...] about Persecution
Persecution
What would life look like if we were not allowed to be Christian?
Of course, They already know everything about me, I have no doubt. Still, if I was not allowed to be a Christian, how would my life be different? Would I read my Bible somewhere else, instead of in the front room near the big window? Would I ask the Bible study ladies to park further away from the house? How about Alexa? She hears everything, so get rid of her? But then I … [Read more...] about What would life look like if we were not allowed to be Christian?
Persecuted for their faith
The Sahel – Edited by Al McNair: About 400 million people inhabit the Sahel, a narrow strip of the vast African continent hugging the Sahara desert’s Southern reaches and stretching from Senegal’s Atlantic coastline in the West to the Red Sea in the East. Mostly a figment of the cartographer’s imagination, the Sahel is a region plagued by extreme poverty, deep civil unrest, and … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their faith
Open Doors World Watch List 2024
Open Doors has released World Watch List 2024 (WWL), which ranks countries by the severity of persecution and discrimination endured by Christians living there. The 2024 list highlights the plight of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 82 percent of Christians killed across the globe being in Nigeria (ranked #6), increased violence in India, and church closures and … [Read more...] about Open Doors World Watch List 2024
Urgent Call for Prayer
Standing with Manipur’s tribals against overwhelming odds Rev's Ed Hird & David Kitz Why has the Canadian media left us largely in the dark over the Manipur genocide? What has the Canadian government been doing to protest the slaughter, rape, and displacement of tribal indigenous people of India? In the remote and beautiful landscapes of Manipur, India, a … [Read more...] about Urgent Call for Prayer