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Nigerian Christians struggle against retaliation

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Nigeria (MNN) -- After years of attacks and a recent bombing responsible for the death of 40 believers, Christians in Nigeria are fed up. For the past few months, Open Doors USA workers have heard reports, from Nigerian youth, in particular, that Christians are ready to retaliate after the numerous attacks on believers by Islamist group Boko Haram. But after the fatal Christmas Day bombings, those threats are getting serious.…

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Violence against Christians in India predicted to increase. (Photo courtesy of Compass Direct) India (MNN) -- Recent threats and outbreaks of violence against Christians in India show persecution is on the rise. Any hope for justice in this New Year looks grim. In Orissa, an Indian state infamous for a wave of attacks against Christians back in 2008, threats of violence were made against Christians in an effort to "stop…

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Strong Hindu and Buddhist populations make persecution of Christians common in Nepal (Photo courtesy of VCM) Nepal (MNN) -- A strong Buddhist population in Nepal recently rose against a group of Christians and drove them out of their village with their pastor. According to the Voice of the Martyrs, Canada, the Nepali pastor was accused of bringing a foreign religion into the village and teaching ideals that were offensive to…

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Costa Rican outreach starts 2012 with a bang

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Costa Rica (MNN) -- The work of Grace Ministries International in Costa Rica is active and growing. From the well-established church located near San Jose, the field has many goals. In just five year, since the Grace Bible Institute of Costa Rica was launched, a Great Commission vision seems to be catching on. Sam Vinton with Grace Ministries International says the school started with just 13 students but now enrolls…

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The Seed Company steps in to bring Scriptures to hostile community

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South Asia (MNN) -- Christians are tolerated at best amongst the Mal Paharia speakers of South Asia. Less than one percent of the population of Mal Paharia speakers are Christians. Most other Mal Paharia follow another major religion, which is mixed with animism and ancestor worship. Christians experience subtle discrimination and ostracism because of their faith. Why the hostility? For one thing, the Mal Paharia have yet to receive a…

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More than 2500 from 40 nations are in Erfurt Germany for the second Mission Net congress

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For a lasting impact in missions try going longterm

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Shortterm missions are popular and effective but it takes years of commitment to make a lasting impact says Dr Detlef Bloecher director of the German Missionary Fellowship DMG

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Lao Officials Force Christians to Recant for Burial

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Separately in Boukham village, authorities move Christians to animal pen.DUBLIN, December 30 (CDN) — Officials this week forced Christians in a Lao village to give up their faith in order to bury a family member in the village graveyard, according to advocacy group Human Rights Watch for Lao Religious Freedom (HRWLRF). In Huey, Ad-Sapangthong district of Savannakhet Province, where immediate burial is essential in the hot tropical climate, the village’s…

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Pregnant Woman Beaten in Pakistani Jail Granted Bail

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Police unable to find any evidence against her in theft charge.ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, December 30 (CDN) — A judge this month granted bail to a Christian woman falsely charged with theft in Abbottabad after police failed to produce evidence incriminating her, she said. Salma Emmanuel, 30, was freed on bail on Dec. 8. She and her husband were severely beaten for three days when they refused to confess, and she was…

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Thousands of youth across Europe to gather in missionary training congress

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For many December 28 marks day three of recovering from a hefty Christmas dinner decadent desserts and a few too many mince pies

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There are no surprises in Release Internationals list of predicted hotspots for persecution in 2012 If anything the organisation fears the plight of Christians around the world may get worse

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The been there done that challenge to mission in Europe

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4 months ago -

The challenge to mission in Europe is not persecution but the attitude common among Europeans that they have tried Christianity and now its time to try something else

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Iranian authorities detain Sunday school children during Christmas raid

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Christian Solidarity Worldwide CSW has been informed that earlier this week Iranian authorities in the southern town of Ahwaz raided the Christmas celebrations of an Assemblies of Godaffiliated church detaining everyone in the building including children attending Sunday School

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Transforming the Lives of Children in Cambodia

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Transforming the Lives of Children in Cambodia by Melissa Hinnen In extreme poverty, Thery's family could no longer care properly for their young daughter. They found a home for Thery at Cambodia Light Children's Orphanage and the affiliated Methodist school.

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Iran's posturing spells trouble for believers in 2012

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File footage Iran briefing (Cover photo by Associated Press) Iran (MNN) -- The upcoming New Year hasn't even begun, and it has already been marked by globally heightened tensions with Iran. The United States and Iran got into a spate over trade routes, sanctions, oil, and nuclear weapons as 2011 drew to a close. The Islamic Republic then launched 10-day war games in which they tested advanced missiles and torpedoes.…

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