Christian News Weekly Recap April 27 – May 2, 2020
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday April 27, 2020
Tenn. Gov. Points to Christ at Drive-In Service: ‘We Know Where Our Hope Comes From’
Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation
Christians urged to call for release of deacon imprisoned for sharing Gospel in N. Korea
‘Secret Church’ Experiences Possible ‘Cyber Attack,’ Prevents Users from Viewing Live Event
Tuesday April 28, 2020
USCIRF urges State Dept. to name India on top religious freedom violators list
Pastor Given Ankle Bracelet, but Defies Judge’s Order and Preaches at Church
10 States Ban In-Person Church Services, while 15 Have No Limits
Ministry Launches Campaign for Release of Christian Deacon Kidnapped in China, Held in North Korea
Wednesday April 29, 2020
Thousands call in to new free worship phone line
Ex-Muslim Once Chanted ‘Death To America!’ Now, He’s Saving Iranians
Pastor Shares How People in Detroit Are Uniting to Combat the Coronavirus
North Korea Urged to Release Christian Serving 15 Years for Spreading Gospel
Thursday April 30, 2020
Nigeria’s Christians are being silently slaughtered
HUD to pay atheist group over $3K after settling lawsuit involving cabinet Bible study
New Religious Freedom Report Reveals Persecution Hot Spots
Kentucky AG Says Church Service Ban Targets Faith, Threatens to Sue Governor
Friday May 1, 2020
Answers in Genesis launches faith-focused streaming service
ELCA faces criticism for posting prayer to ‘Mother God’
Christian college president urge Calif. to reopen churches
Saturday May 2, 2020
Pakistani Christian students will be forced to study Quran if gov’s plans move ahead
Army Chaplain under fire for sharing John Piper’s book ‘Coronavirus and Christ’
Christian NGOs fight Covid-19 in the Lesbos refugee camp