Muslims Target American Politicians at Jerusalem’s Temple Mount
A delegation of U.S. congressmen got a taste of Muslim hospitality Tuesday during a visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Atomic Blast Anniversary Recalls Christian Realism
Sunday August 9 marked the 70th anniversary of atomic blast at Nagasaki, after Hiroshima on August 6, leading to Japan’s surrender on August 15, ending World War II, the most lethal calamity in human history.
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Nepal Constitution Crisis Places Christian Ministries in Peril
Political factions in this mountainous country are debating a new constitution that includes anti-conversion laws and underscores decades-old religious tension. If ratified, the result could be a likely crackdown and severe persecution for dozens of Christian ministries serving there.
Palestinian Bible Society Serves Communities During Ramadan
As pressure on Christians in the Middle East continues to mount, the Palestinian Bible Society has been encouraging and equipping churches to reach out with love to their communities in this 99% Muslim territory. This Ramadan – a sacred month of fasting for Muslims, which started on June 17 – it began two new initiatives to serve their Muslim neighbors in a very practical way.
Sick of the Killing, Jihadi Turns to Bible to Learn Christ
Voice of the Martyrs reports the man was a Saudi sheikh who had been providing Islamic training to fighters in Syria, but then said he became “sick of the killing.”
A New Israel Initiative for Christian Visitors to Israel
Addressing the growing need of Christians visiting Israel searching for educational content about modern day Israel and its political landscape, the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC) and Voice of Israel, global radio broadcasting at VoiceofIsrael.com, has launched the Israel Encounter program. The CEO of Voice of Israel, Glen Ladau, said that “both CJCUC and Voice of Israel share the belief that by learning and becoming informed about the complexities Israel faces geopolitically in the Middle East, its politics, defense, religion and culture, Christians will be empowered to find innovative ways to help Israel when they return home.”
