Christian News Weekly Recap February 13 – February 18, 2017
This is a recap of the past week’s news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday February 13, 2017
Historic Cave Discovery in Israel Renews Hopes of Finding More Dead Sea Scrolls
Revenge Attacks: Pastor Killed, Two Churches Destroyed in Central African Republic
Switzerland: 800 Christian farmers prayed together
Tuesday February 14, 2017
Does Prioritizing Persecuted Christians Help ISIS Reach its Goal?
Franklin Graham Says Samaritan’s Purse Hospital is Helping Injured ISIS Fighters
The Reformation square was officially opened in the Latvian capital
Wednesday February 15, 2017
Roman Catholic Group Requests ‘Pope Francis’ Refer to Mary as ‘Co-Redemptrix With Jesus’
Saeed Abedini Sentenced to Jail for Violating Restraining Order
Religious Equality at Stake in Indonesia’s Election
Church Of England’s Clergy Issue Shock Rebuke To Bishops’ View On Sexuality
Thursday February 16, 2017
New Research: Americans Holding Less Favorable View of Evangelicals
U.S. Panel Endorses Genetically Modified ‘Designer Babies’
Iran Planning 20-Fold Increase in Uranium Enrichment
One in five Germans would support unification of Protestant and Catholic Churches
Friday February 17, 2017
Washington State Supreme Court Rules against Christian Florist in Gay Marriage Case
House Votes to Overturn Obama Admin Rule Banning States From Defunding Planned Parenthood
Boy Scouts Christian alternative sees ‘tremendous response’ after transgender decision
One man risks death to share the Gospel
Saturday February 18, 2017
China Deports 32 South Korean Missionaries Amid Crackdown on Evangelism
Egypt: Christian Schoolteacher Gunned Down by Suspected ISIS Militants
‘I Am Same-Sex Attracted’: Pastor’s Must-See Defense of Traditional Marriage Despite His Sexuality
78 U.S. lawmakers call for release of jailed pastor