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USCIRF Criticizes Turkey’s Blasphemy Law
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has criticized Turkey’s blasphemy law.
God Replaces Nepal Storytellers Destroyed in Fire
Have you ever been going along with a plan you thought God showed you, and then the unexpected happens? Maybe you doubt if you heard God correctly.
Will Iran Remain in UN’s Top Women’s Rights Body?
Global leaders will vote tomorrow on ousting Iran from the United Nations’ top women’s rights body. Although it consistently has one of the lowest gender equality scores globally, Iran started its four-year term on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March.
China Moves Away from Zero-COVID Policy
China announced changes to its pandemic policy, moving away from zero-COVID measures. This comes after nationwide protests against the restrictions.
Execution of Protestor Marks Tipping Point in Iran
Tensions remain high in Iran following last week’s protestor execution. “This is a huge escalation,” Reza* with Global Catalytic Ministries says.
New Course at Bethlehem Bible College Explores the Herods of Ancient Palestine
Bethlehem Bible College will explore rulers of ancient Palestine in a new course: Herods in the Holy Land.
SAT-7 Encourages Christians in Rural Turkey
Christians make up a tiny fraction of the population in Turkey. Many also live in rural, remote areas such as mountainous regions or villages near the Black Sea.
President of Peru Pedro Castillo Arrested After Trying to Dissolve Congress
Peru’s president, Pedro Castillo, tried to dissolve congress on Wednesday. Lawmakers called the move an attempted coup.
Sharia Law Explained
Most Muslims have some concept of sharia, the idea that God has provided guidance for how to live their lives. For many, it is a private practice. The word sharia means “The correct path” in Arabic.
Taliban Carry Out First Public Execution
The Taliban has performed its first public execution since taking power in August 2021. The father of a murder victim shot and killed the murderer. Several officials attended the execution. The Taliban approached the murder victim’s mother about the punishment. She asked for an execution.
USCIRF Says State Department “Turning a Blind Eye” to World’s Worst Religious Freedom Violations
Shock and disbelief follow the United States Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) announcement. Released each year by the State Department, the CPC list identifies the world’s worst religious freedom offenders.
