‘My husband told them we were Christians and they shot him in the head’ Somali militants who murdered 48 people in a Kenyan village as they watched the World Cup went door to door asking residents if they were Muslim… Read More ›
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What Will You Do When Faced With The Question Many Are Facing: Are you Muslim? The Slaughter Continues And The West Is Sleeping
How can this be? Gunmen enter a town, and go from house to house, asking are you Muslim? If you answer that you are Christian you are killed on the spot. How can this be in a world that western… Read More ›
Prophecy In The Headlines: Iraq Burning
Iraq is nearing a full blown war. Christian communities are under attack and churches and government buildings are being burned or taken over by the Al-queda linked group ISIS/ISIL. Christians are fleeing by the thousands. The black flag of Islam… Read More ›
North Korea Seizes, Imprisons US Tourist for Leaving Bible in Hotel Room
(My Comment) North Korea has been at the top of all agencies list for Christian Persecution, and they are rivaled by none except Nigeria. Open Doors USA has recently moved Nigeria to the top spot for Christian Persecution. And with… Read More ›
Western Media and Islamic Persecution
By Raymond Ibrahim Evidence has again emerged indicting that if Western mainstream media actually reported more on the sufferings of Christians throughout the Islamic world, their lot would likely improve. Meriam Ibrahim, a woman who is imprisoned in… Read More ›
JOIN Prayer Warriors on the Global Prayer Call Event and Pray for the Persecuted
You are invited to come on the call and pray with believers from around the world this coming Sunday, June 8th. It will be a 12 hour Prayer Call, hosted by Persecution Watch. You are not required to stay on the call… Read More ›
Rice Hints U.S. Providing Weapons to Syrian Rebels
It’s no secret that we have been providing weapons and money to the rebels in Syria. If you have been watching it’s also no secret that this war is not an internal civil war. Rebels are pouring in from Turkey,… Read More ›
Comfort For Persecuted Christians Facing Death
By Corrie Ten Boom Several years ago I was in Africa in a little country where an enemy had taken over the government. There was great oppression against the Christians by the new government. The first night I was there… Read More ›
Nigeria Rises To The Top Ten Worst Countries For Persecution Of Christians & Media & Government Is Silent
Open Doors USA has just released the top ten countries where Christian Persecution is the worst. As it spreads throughout the world, it’s not surprising to see Nigeria as one of the worst. The silence from the Media, the Government… Read More ›
Update: Death toll rises to 168 –Massacre of Christians in North Nigeria (Gwoza)
By Our Nigerian Foreign Correspondent (Voice of the Persecuted) The death toll in the bloody attack on the Christian community continues to rise this morning. As of 4th June 2014, a reliable source who went to Attagara reconfirmed the number of casualties stating… Read More ›
Prayers Needed: Attorney’s Skeptical About The Release Of Sudanese Christian Woman-SIGN the Petition!
(Voice of the Persecuted) Along with encouraging news that the Sudanese Christian woman sentenced to death would soon be released, comes skepticism. The Foreign Ministry under-secretary Abdelah Al-Azrak stated, “The related authorities in the country are working to release Mariam (sic) who… Read More ›
Sudanese woman sentenced to die for Christian faith TO BE FREED!!!
Wonderful news! Being a VOICE and most important, our prayers matter. NEVER stop praying! At this critical time let’s continue to pray until she is actually released. Sudanese authorities are to free a woman who was sentenced to death for… Read More ›
First picture and video of the baby born to imprisoned Sudanese Christian sentenced to death for being a Christian
Meriam Ibrahim, 27, gave birth five days early yesterday after months shackled to floor Father, U.S. citizen Daniel Wani, pictured with hours-old girl in barbaric jail in Khartoum where Meriam has spent her pregnancy shackled to floor Doctor was sentenced… Read More ›
CAR: Report claims attack on Our Lady of Fatima parish and killing of priest was carried out by foreigners
(Voice of the Persecuted) We have continually reported on the network of terror that is growing in the CAR and spreading to other regions of Africa. We repeatedly ask why the main stream media keeps portraying the Anti-Balaka as a… Read More ›
Urgent Prayer Request For Nigerian Christian Family #PrayForNigeria
(Voice of the Persecuted) With a heavy heart, we request prayer for our dear brother in Nigeria. Yesterday, his father was killed by the Boko Haram. His family has long suffered persecution, the loss of family members and abuse in persecution. Please… Read More ›
Persecuted Christian grieves the martyrdom of his family—To my father and sister souls : one year passed.
In the first anniversary, the words of remembrance are not enough to gauge my pain and sorrow for the martyrdom of my father and sister. Every night, I have the dreadful nightmare of that tragic day. Not a single moment has passed… Read More ›
SUDAN: Imprisoned Christian woman sentenced to death gives birth
(VOP) A 27-year-old Meriam Ibrahim, a Sudanese Christian woman who was sentenced to death for her religious views has given birth to a baby girl. Her husband and legal team have not been allowed access to the young mother at Omdurman Women’s Prison,… Read More ›
China’s Christians Facing Renewed Threat of Jail for Faith (Video)
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Breaking: PAKISTAN – Asia Bibi’s case disappears from the list of hearings, the possibility of an appeal diminishes
Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – The first hearing of the appeal for Asia Bibi, a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, will not take place today, 27th May, and no one knows if and when it will be scheduled again…. Read More ›
Nigerian Military Has Information On Location of Abducted School Girls
The Nigerian Military is claiming the whereabouts of the nearly 300 school girls kidnapped by the Islamic insurgents, Boko Haram have been located, but are unable to rescue them as it may endanger their lives. The country’s Chief of Defense, Air Marshal Alex Badeh… Read More ›
Why Persecution Is a Social Justice Priority
Brooke Parks at Persecutionblog asks an excellent question: Is Christian Persecution a Social Justice Issue? I believe that it is. At least, I believe that persecution is a justice issue. Parks is correct to note the limits of social justice. Parks… Read More ›
The Media Propaganda War on Egypt
A recent New York Times article exemplifies why the Times simply cannot be trusted. Written by one David Kirkpatrick and titled “Vow of Freedom of Religion Goes Unkept in Egypt,” the article disingenuously interprets general truths in an effort to validate its thesis. Much of… Read More ›
Where Is The Outrage From Our President : State Dept. Won’t Say If Christian Toddler Jailed in Sudan is U.S. Citizen
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14) This is atrocious that this discussion even has to be started. Our President has not… Read More ›
Suicide Bombing Hits Christian Pocket of Kano, Nigeria
May 19, 2014 (Morning Star News) – Christian sources said an apparent suicide bombing in a Christian area of northern Nigeria’s city of Kano Sunday night (May 18) killed about 20 people, more than the police tally of five. The police death… Read More ›
Christians, Ahmadis and a TV station: new victims of the blasphemy law
Fatwa: “A legal opinion or decree handed down by an Islamic religious leader” So paint it like you want, a Fatwa is a declaration that both explains religious texts and calls for Sharia law to be followed. In this case… Read More ›
UPDATE: Judge in #Sudan Confirms Death Sentence, Whipping, for #Pregnant Christian Woman
(Morning Star News) – A judge in Sudan confirmed the death sentence for “apostasy” (leaving Islam) for a pregnant Christian woman after she refused to recant, sources said. After her conviction on April 30, Judge Abaas Al Khalifa had given… Read More ›
Pregnant Christian Sentenced to Death for ‘Apostasy’ Pressured to Embrace Islam
(Morning Star News) – A court in Sudan that sentenced a pregnant Christian to death for allegedly leaving Islam is pressuring her to recant in exchange for leniency, sources said. Meriam Yahia Ibrahim, a 27-year-old doctor from western Sudan in… Read More ›
Stop The Blasphemy Law, The Plight Of Religious Minorities & Activists In Pakistan Must Not Continue
(My Comment) Pakistan has a history and a long list of human rights abuses. There is a trail of persecution involving both Christian and Muslim minorities. As Fides points out, with Christian’s there are murders, mass attacks and death sentences…. Read More ›
Stop Forceful Conversions
The Boko Haram has released a video detailing a forced conversion to Islam from the Kidnapped School girls. via Stop Forceful Conversions – YouTube.
Religious Leaders : “We want concrete action to free kidnapped girls”; maybe some of them are in Central Africa
This from Fides is incredible. The world has indeed raised it’s voice demanding the return of innocent school girls. But what are they doing? There is no concrete plan, no concrete actions. The UN Security council say’s sanctions will work…. Read More ›
I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Of Christ! 