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Canada’s Moral Dilemma: Torture by CSIS – a crisis in democracy

It’s just like “The Stasi” treated dissidents, except this human rights abuse is happening in Canada today. Some call it no-touch torture. The Stasi called it Zerzetsen. In an article about the torture of a Canadian citizen at the behest of CSIS in the Sudan, The...

Persecution Black and White, MN Supreme Court: ‘WE DO NOT CARE'

HEADLINES September 16, 2009 Persecution Black and White, MN Supreme Court: ‘WE DO NOT CARE' THIS STORY all started with a mother visiting her daughter observing a black man crossing the road saying:...

Are Home Bible Studies Illegal in San Diego?

Are home Bible studies illegal in San Diego? That’s the question many are asking after Pastor David Jones and his wife Mary, who live in San Diego, were told by the county of San Diego they needed to either stop their Bible study or get a costly permit. For years, the...

Muslims attack Christian community in Punjab, Pakistan

"Peshawar (AsiaNews/Agencies) One woman has been killed, and 28 people have been injured at the Presbyterian church in Songo. Violence is on the rise in the Swat Valley and in the northern regions. Thousands of people are fleeing after the introduction of sharia, including...

Amsterdam to prosecute Filmmaker for "hate speech" about Islam

Geert Wilders interviewed about his looming prosecution. "Wilders feels persecuted in 'political process,'" by Herman Staal for NRC Handelsblad, January 23: "Geert Wilders was “completely surprised” when he heard on Wednesday that the appeals court of Amsterdam ruled he...

Visiting a Three Self Church in China

The Chinese church that I visited this morning stuck out like a sore thumb amidst a bustling marketplace. It was a large four-story building, almost completely pink in color, and the golden cross on top could be seen throughout the area. A woman who appeared to be in her...

World Court begins Georgia-Russia case

The latest battle between Georgia and Russia will be fought in a courtroom. A case has begun at the World Court in the Hague in the Netherlands to rule on who should control South Ossetia. Any ruling the court makes, however, would not be binding on Russia."Georgia accused...

Systematic arrests in Eritrea aggressively target minority faith

" Systematic arrests in Eritrea aggressively target minority faith ASMARA, Eritrea—In what is the most open attempt in recent history to shut down a minority religion in Eritrea, police have systematically...

Cave in Jordan Said to Have Been Used by First Christians

A cave located in Northern Jordan is believed to be the first church used by the early Christians between 33 and 70 A.D. when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Roman "The cave contains a circular structure that may...

INDIA: Pastor Beaten; Churches Attacked

India continues to be hot spot for Christian persecution This from The Voice of the Martyrs Persecution Blog: " On May 27, Pastor Rampal Kori was beaten by two Hindu militants in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India. According to The Voice of the Martyrs contacts, “The...

Harsh treatment awaits children fleeing war and persecution

"Harsh treatment awaits children fleeing war and persecution"

Algerian Man Carrying Bible Spends Five Days in Jail

A few websites monitor and report on religious persecution, many of which go with little mention or unreported in the mainstream media. Two sites whose mission includes reporting on persecution are Compass Direct...

Jesus Glasses and Bloggers For Chad Farnan

Supported by an incriminating tape, an Orange County, Calif. high school sophomore and his parents are suing a teacher for alleged Christian bashing. A blogger is asking bloggers to unite in support of the...

Judge Orders ‘Jesus Glasses’ Case To Go Forward

Not only did Chad Farnan’s history teacher discredit Christians, according to a lawsuit filed by the Orange County, California high school student and his family, but churchgoers in the U.S. South as...

Danica Patrick Indy Driver says, Love me for my Mind

Danica Patrick claims new racing weight requirement designed with her in mind" INDIANAPOLIS (Hollywood Today) – Professional racer Danica Patrick is used to getting extra notice from male racing...

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