Nationalism Cited for Uptick in Religious Freedom Restrictions
Nationalistic tendencies contributed to a noticeable increase in government restriction on religious freedom in 2016, according to a Pew Research Center report released on June 21.
Many Egyptian Christians Feel Left Out of World Cup
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Egypt's first World Cup in 28 years has captivated the soccer-crazy nation, with intense focus on the squad and
Baptists Fined, Jailed for Unapproved Worship in Uzbekistan
A court in the southern city of Karshi, Uzbekistan, has punished four members of a Baptist congregation for meeting for worship without state permission.
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Evangelicals Visit West Bank to See Life — and Christian Faith — on the Other Side
NABI SALEH, West Bank (RNS) — Nabi Saleh is the last place one might expect to find a group of evangelical Christians, a demographic known
A Year Later, Britain Remembers 72 Killed in Fire and Faith Groups’ Response
LONDON (RNS) — The Rev. Alan Everett vividly remembers the early morning hours of June 14, 2017. Flames were engulfing the 24-story apartment building
Mission Team ‘Safe’ 10 Miles from Fuego’s Eruption
ESCUINTLA CITY, Guatemala (BP) -- A Baptist youth mission team already in Guatemala when a volcano erupted there June 3 is safe and helping churches house
Israel Opening Nature Museum, with Evolution Exhibit
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — After decades of planning and delays, Israel is opening the doors of a new national natural history museum in
After the Royal Wedding, Reflecting on Staying Power of ‘the Sermon That Stole the Show’
(RNS) — It’s not Meghan Markle’s stunning 16-foot veil or bouquet of forget-me-nots, the favorite flower of the groom’s late mother, Princess Diana.
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For Some, the US Embassy’s Move to Jerusalem Fulfills Divine Prophecy
JERUSALEM (RNS) — When American and Israeli officials inaugurated the first-ever U.S. embassy in Jerusalem Monday (May 14) in a festive red, white and blue
Baptist Report Documents Ethical Fashion
People often consider multiple factors when shopping for clothes, such as cost, colors and style. Baptist World Aid Australia hopes people will also consider the ethics