Faith
‘Ex-Muslim’ preaches the Gospel
When Hazem Farraj was 15, he became a Christian. But as a Palestinian Muslim living in east Jerusalem, he couldn’t tell anyone, especially his father. “For almost three years I
Egyptian Christians Face Increased Kidnappings
Kidnappers are targeting Christians in a southern province in Egypt. More than 150 Christians, including children, have been kidnapped for ransom in Minya province over the past two years. Many
Central African Republic Rebels Target Christians
Rebels in the Central African Republic reportedly are looting and destroying Christian homes and churches. Rebel forces took the capital Bangui over the weekend, forcing the president to flee to
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge of Kentucky law crediting ‘Almighty God
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a challenge to Kentucky laws giving official credit to Almighty God for its security. The high court, without comment, on Monday rejected
Africa: Global Data Upend Usual Picture of Christianity Trends
Despite a century-long decline, religious affiliation has shown a marked resurgence globally since 1970. Both Christianity and Islam make up growing segments of the world’s population. Africa and China have
