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Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

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The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

“The impact on China’s Christian community is profound. When a faithful church like Early Rain is repeatedly targeted, the CCP is sending a chilling message to all believers: obedience to God will be punished, and conscience must bow to ideology. Yet history shows that persecution does not extinguish faith — it refines it.”

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Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

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The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

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The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

Featured - January 9, 2026

Christian Persecution

Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

Christian Persecution

Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Teacher Fired for Calling England a Christian Country Wins Appeal

Appeals Court Hears Case of Pastor Removed from Police Board for Christian Beliefs

Under The Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape

Supreme Court Hears Arrested Evangelist’s Case

Poisoning Public Debate: BBC News Misleads UK Population About ‘Conversion Therapy’

U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

School Bans Youth Pastors From Talking About Jesus With Students

University Sides With Student Flunked for Citing Scripture in Gender Essay

Assault On Religious Freedom: Quebec ‘Secularism Minister’ Applauds Bill Aiming To Stifle Public Prayer, Religious Speech

Pompeo: The Plight Of Nigerian Christians Has Never Really Received The Attention It Deserves

Washington School District Makes Families Jump Through Hoops to Send Kids to Bible Classes

Four Christian Workers Abducted In Pakistan After Seeking Lawful Wages Witheld By Muslim Employer

UK Supreme Court Rules That Christian Education And Worship In Schools Is Unlawful

Chinese Pastor, Released After 12 Years Behind Bars, Thanks Americans For Drawing Attention To CCP Persecution

Widespread Abductions And Massacres: Attacks On Christians In Nigeria Continue As Government Is Urged To Take Action

Father Calls Calvary Chapel A ‘Cult’ In Attempt To Stop Mother From Taking Their Child To Church

DRC: Islamist Attack On Hospital In Christian-Majority Territory Leaves At Least 20 Dead

‘Witch Hunt’: Russia Continues Crackdown On Unregistered Baptist Churches

City Backs Down, Allows Live Nativity on Public Land

Malta’s Prosecution Of Christian Convert Is A Harbinger Of LGBT Objectives In U.S.

High School Girls Who Refused to Share Podium with Male Athlete Win Free Speech Lawsuit

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The CCP Is Sending A Chilling Message To All Believers: Obedience To God Will Be Punished

Christian Persecution

Hunted For Faith In Christ: Shining A Spotlight On The Crisis Faced By Nigerian And Syrian Believers

Those speaking out against these atrocities are concerned over the lack of coverage by prominent news sources and attention from political leaders around the world. Some have attributed the removal of nations, such as Nigeria, from the Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) and lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria as global measures that would have otherwise kept pressure on entities that severely violate international religious freedom.

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Will The World Finally Face The Truth About What’s Happening To Believers In Nigeria?

Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications for Christian Solidarity International, said politics often taints the CPC list. Nigeria was on the list during Trump’s first term, but the Biden administration removed it. “It’s one of the most egregious omissions,” Veldkamp told CBN News. “More Christians are killed in Nigeria for their faith every year than in the rest of the world combined.”

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Teacher Fired for Calling England a Christian Country Wins Appeal

Appeals Court Hears Case of Pastor Removed from Police Board for Christian Beliefs

Under The Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape

Supreme Court Hears Arrested Evangelist’s Case

Poisoning Public Debate: BBC News Misleads UK Population About ‘Conversion Therapy’

U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Teacher Fired for Calling England a Christian Country Wins Appeal

Appeals Court Hears Case of Pastor Removed from Police Board for Christian Beliefs

Under The Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape

Supreme Court Hears Arrested Evangelist’s Case

Poisoning Public Debate: BBC News Misleads UK Population About ‘Conversion Therapy’

U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

School Bans Youth Pastors From Talking About Jesus With Students

University Sides With Student Flunked for Citing Scripture in Gender Essay

Assault On Religious Freedom: Quebec ‘Secularism Minister’ Applauds Bill Aiming To Stifle Public Prayer, Religious Speech

Pompeo: The Plight Of Nigerian Christians Has Never Really Received The Attention It Deserves

Washington School District Makes Families Jump Through Hoops to Send Kids to Bible Classes

Four Christian Workers Abducted In Pakistan After Seeking Lawful Wages Witheld By Muslim Employer

UK Supreme Court Rules That Christian Education And Worship In Schools Is Unlawful

Chinese Pastor, Released After 12 Years Behind Bars, Thanks Americans For Drawing Attention To CCP Persecution

Widespread Abductions And Massacres: Attacks On Christians In Nigeria Continue As Government Is Urged To Take Action

Father Calls Calvary Chapel A ‘Cult’ In Attempt To Stop Mother From Taking Their Child To Church

DRC: Islamist Attack On Hospital In Christian-Majority Territory Leaves At Least 20 Dead

‘Witch Hunt’: Russia Continues Crackdown On Unregistered Baptist Churches

City Backs Down, Allows Live Nativity on Public Land

Malta’s Prosecution Of Christian Convert Is A Harbinger Of LGBT Objectives In U.S.

High School Girls Who Refused to Share Podium with Male Athlete Win Free Speech Lawsuit

Texas Protects The Religious Freedom Of Judges, Allowing Them To Forgo Officiating Same-Sex Marriages

Chicago Public Schools Refuses Student Teachers From Moody Bible Over College’s Religious Hiring Practices

University Places ‘Trigger Warning’ On The Bible, Claiming Account Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Contains ‘Sexual Violence’

Religious Liberty: The First Freedom And The Cornerstone Of America’s Founding Principles

‘Guns A-Blazing’: Trump Considers Military Action To Stop Christian Genocide In Nigeria

‘The United States Cannot Stand By’: President Trump Announces Crackdown On Nigeria For Its Unrelenting Massacre Of Christians

A Crime To Quote The Bible?: Finnish Supreme Court Hears Case With Far-Reaching Implications For Freedom ‘Across Europe’

What American Christians Can Learn from Persecuted Christians Abroad

Iranian Christian Convert Released After Being Imprisoned For ‘Promoting Zionist Christianity’

Colorado’s ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Hits The Supreme Court Wielding Vast Generational Consequences

Evangelical Leaders Call For Prayer After Terrorists Kidnap American Missionary In Niger

Escalating Hostility: Two North Carolina Churches Face Targeted Arson Attacks Overnight

Religious Freedom Commission Calls The US Government To Take Action Against The Global Torture And Killing Of Christians

Arrested For Evangelizing: Supreme Court to Announce Hearing Date for Pastor’s Case

Prioritizing An Eternal Crown: Congress Honors Pageant Winner As ‘Modern Day Esther’ After Biblical Stand Stripped Her Of The Crown

‘A Genocide Is Happening’: 35 Christian Leaders Urge Trump to Declare Nigeria a CPC

Nigerian Officials Ignored Early Warnings Before Deadly New Year’s Eve Attack

At least eight people, all residents of the predominantly Christian Bum community in Chugwi, Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, have been confirmed dead following a late-night armed attack.

The Fall Of An Anti-Christian Regime? What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Venezuelan Christians

These past few weeks, Venezuela has been in the news as a narco-terrorist state, but in addition to that, it has become a territory where anti-Christian socialism violates the religious freedom of millions of believers. And we, as Christians, cannot think of a better way to rebuild a free Venezuela than respecting religious freedom.

Mother Awaits Higher Court’s Decision After Being Barred From Taking Her Child To Calvary Chapel

In 2024, Portland District Court barred Bickford from reading her Bible or religious materials to her daughter Ava and taking her to church or to religious events, such as Christmas or Easter services. Ava, 12-years-old at the time, was also prohibited from contacting church friends and church members at her church, Calvary Chapel Church.

New Year Begins With Major Federal Actions To Protect Religious Liberty For America’s Service Members

“For too long, woke activists have been able to reduce religious freedom within the military with very little resistance, including limiting the freedom of our military chaplains. The ministry of military chaplains continues a tradition of service provided to our service men and women since 1775, making sure that those who fight to defend our nation have the spiritual guidance they need.”

Student Accused of Vandalism After Memorializing Charlie Kirk on Rock

“No student should be censored, punished and shamed by school officials simply for sharing her views,” said ADF senior counsel Travis Barham. “Charlie Kirk boldly defended open and respectful discourse on school grounds literally until his last breath, and this courage inspired many across the country, including the student who painted the message on Ardrey Kell High School’s spirit rock."

The Freedom Of Churches To Speak Up On Politics, And The Lawsuit That Could Bring The Issue Before The Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices may have an opportunity in 2026 to affirm the First Amendment rights of churches to advise congregants of the biblical perspective on major public policy issues in political campaigns and to provide information on the stands taken on those issues by candidates for elective office at all levels of government.

Trump Administration Speaks Out As Woman Becomes First In The UK To Face Criminal Charges For Silent Prayer

“The decision to prosecute a woman engaged in silent prayer is not only concerning in terms of its impact on respect for the fundamental freedoms of expression and religion or belief, but is also an unwelcome departure from the shared values that ought to underpin U.S.–U.K. relations... We are monitoring Isabel’s case closely. It is common sense that standing silently and offering conversation should not constitute harm."

A Serious Freedom Of Speech Problem: The Three Big Threats To UK Street Ministry

Christian street ministry has a long and fruitful history in the United Kingdom. But in recent years the freedom to preach in the streets has been severely curtailed. The legalisation of same-sex marriage and the advancement of transgenderism has left Christians vulnerable should they speak about the Bible’s pattern for marriage and sexuality. This is true for people in the workplace, who may risk their jobs for speaking up. But it’s also true in public spaces.

US Launches Christmas-Day Strike On ISIS Targets In Nigeria Amid Rising Attacks On Christians

Trump said the strikes were ordered to halt the ongoing targeting of Christian civilians, warning that the United States would not stand by amid what he described as escalating violence against believers. In a post on Truth Social, the president said the U.S. had launched “powerful and deadly” strikes against ISIS militants who have been “viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians.”

Indian Court Rules That Bible Distributions, Preaching Are Not Crimes

The Allahabad High Court’s ruling underscores that distributing Bibles or preaching Christian doctrine, in the absence of coercion or inducement, is not a criminal act under the Uttar Pradesh anti-conversion law.

Christmas In Genesis: From The Beginning Sinful Mankind Was Promised The Savior

But the promise of the Messiah isn’t just found at the beginning of Genesis—it continues throughout the book. Actually, it continues throughout the entire Old Testament, as the overarching theme is “Humanity is sinful, but a Savior is coming.”

ADF Urges USDA To Protect Churches, Religious Orgs In Rural Development Programs

“Religious organizations and churches in rural America deserve equal access to federal programs, and the First Amendment protects this fundamental right. Prior administrations enacted certain U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations that exclude faith-based organizations just because they engage in religious activities. We’re thankful to Secretary Rollins for her public commitment to religious liberty and we hope our petition will help the USDA correct discriminatory rules and ensure all its programs are operated consistent with religious liberty and fairness for all Americans.”

Crack Down On Christians: Chinese Communist Party Carries Out Mass Arrests In Lead Up To Christmas

Hundreds of Christians in China will likely spend Christmas in jail this year, according to a recent report. Starting on December 13, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mobilized “more than a thousand police officers, SWAT units, anti-riot forces, and firefighters” in the Zhejiang Province’s Yayang Town in Wenzhou City, raiding churches and conducting mass arrests of Christians, ChinaAid reported Friday.

Members of Congress Urge Federal Courts to Allow Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools

“Our religious heritage and the best of the nation’s history and traditions acknowledge the Ten Commandments as an important symbol of law and moral conduct with both religious and secular significance,” he explained. “Government hostility to religion and our religious history is not the law.”

Ideologically Extreme: Tony Perkins Testifies Against Southern Poverty Law Center Before Congressional Commitee

Perkins decried the SPLC’s infamous “hate map” as “a political weapon aimed at silencing viewpoints they oppose. … Once a group is branded, the SPLC’s label functions like a digital scarlet letter — deployed to restrict speech, isolate organizations, and undermine constitutionally protected viewpoints.”

Socialist Nicaragua Adds Bibles To The List Of Items Prohibited From Entering The Country

“We call on the government of Nicaragua to lift this ban immediately,” Stangl said, “and to cease its continued efforts to stifle freedom of religion or belief and expression in the country. We also reiterate our call on the international community to seek creative ways to support and strengthen independent Nicaraguan voices both inside the country and in exile.”

The Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria And A War Of Propaganda To Convince The World Nothing Is Out Of The Ordinary

There’s a genocide happening in Nigeria. While this may sound sensationalized, it’s a sober reality backed by years of data, eyewitness testimony, and independent documentation. While Christians are being slaughtered, abducted, and displaced, another war has just begun. It’s a war of propaganda intent on convincing the world that nothing out of the ordinary is happening.

‘The Devil Is In The Details’ Of Bill C-9: Canadian Gov’t Demonizes The Bible As ‘Hateful,’ Revokes Long-Standing Religious Exemption

The intentions of Bloc Québécois and the Liberal Government in making these changes were put on full display after MP Marc Miller publicly chastised the Bible. While claiming himself to be a “man of faith,” Miller insisted that multiple books contained in God’s Word are “homophobic,” stating that sharing certain passages should be considered “hate speech” under the law.

Both Side Of The Bloody Conflict In Sudan Have A Common Enemy: Christians

Although the RSF and SAF are in conflict with each other, they have a common enemy in Christians, whom they do not see as fitting their Islamic vision for Sudan. Churches have been targeted by both the RSF and SAF. Christians have been denied food aid and told, “Unless you leave your Christianity, no food for you.” They, along with all the other people of Sudan caught in the crossfire, are the true victims here.

Teacher Fired for Calling England a Christian Country Wins Appeal

A teacher in England who was banned from working with children for telling a Muslim student that “Britain is still a Christian state” has won an appeal and received a new teaching job.

Appeals Court Hears Case of Pastor Removed from Police Board for Christian Beliefs

“We had a very interactive panel of judges who engaged with Pastor Hodges’ legal arguments,” Fleischer said. “Even the government’s attorney effectively conceded the core of our position. When asked whether there were any limits—such as if a mayor might refuse to reappoint someone simply because of disagreement with their religious beliefs—she responded, ‘It would depend on whether there was a nexus between religious tenants and politics.’ In this case, there was no nexus. Pastor Hodges was removed not because of anything he did or how he carried out his duties, but solely because of his Biblical worldview.”

Under The Microscope: How Communist Nations Persecute Christians Through Intense Scrutiny, Red Tape

In an attempt to slow the growth of Christianity, each of the world’s five communist nations severely restricts the flow of funding into Christian churches and implements stringent requirements for churches to operate within their borders.

Supreme Court Hears Arrested Evangelist’s Case

Olivier paused preaching in the area after COVID shut down the amphitheater’s concerts, but in May 2021, he returned to share the Gospel. At first, he evangelized in the designated zone but then eventually moved outside the area to preach because the zone isolated him from speaking to crowds. After he was arrested and fined, Olivier filed suit against the city, arguing that the ordinance violated his First and 14th Amendment rights.

Poisoning Public Debate: BBC News Misleads UK Population About ‘Conversion Therapy’

I believe that this article is materially misleading the public on a matter of real importance. The BBC has long suppressed stories of those who are grateful to have moved out of gay or trans identities, but this is a step further.

U.S. Launches New Visa Restrictions Targeting Perpetrators of Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria

The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled sweeping new visa restrictions aimed at foreign nationals implicated in the surge of brutal anti-Christian violence in Nigeria–marking one of Washington’s strongest responses yet to what U.S. officials describe as escalating religious persecution in Africa’s most populous nation.

School Bans Youth Pastors From Talking About Jesus With Students

Youth pastors are allowed to visit students during lunch hour in Bossier Parish, Louisiana – but the school district has set up some mighty strict parameters. Clergy are allowed to talk about sports, the weather or the latest hot movie craze – but they are not allowed to talk about Jesus.

University Sides With Student Flunked for Citing Scripture in Gender Essay

A University of Oklahoma student filed a discrimination report after she received a zero out of a 25 for writing an essay that expressed her Christian beliefs on gender norms. The school responded by removing the graduate assistant who graded the essay.

Assault On Religious Freedom: Quebec ‘Secularism Minister’ Applauds Bill Aiming To Stifle Public Prayer, Religious Speech

Religious practice includes groups praying in parks, streets, public squares, universities and other public areas and institutions, Premier Christian News reports. Jean-François Roberge, Quebec’s secularism minister, lauded the introduction, believing the bill would be a step toward full secularization in Quebec.

Pompeo: The Plight Of Nigerian Christians Has Never Really Received The Attention It Deserves

President Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over the systematic persecution of Christians is a welcome and much-needed step to protect religious freedom.

Washington School District Makes Families Jump Through Hoops to Send Kids to Bible Classes

Despite LifeWise meeting all the necessary criteria, the school district has created obstacles for families who want their children to be in the program. Some of these hurdles include prohibiting LifeWise from participating in community events and displaying its flyers. It also requires LifeWise students to conceal any written materials they receive from the program in a sealed envelope in their backpacks.

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