Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 11 – 16, 2021
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Police in Pakistan Locate Bodies of Christian Sisters, Killed for Refusing to Convert to Islam
Church Along Jordan River Holds First Sunday Service in 54 Years After Being Cleared of Mines
Churches should close, says former WHO director
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
PayPal blocks Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo
Chinese Christians, missionaries falsely blamed for COVID resurgence
Can You Guess the #1 Podcast on Apple Right Now? It’s All About the Bible
Cathedrals across England suspend public worship as Covid cases remain high
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
US Supreme Court Orders Nevada to Review COVID-19 Restrictions on Churches
Open Doors Releases 2021 List of Most Dangerous Countries to Be a Christian
Kentucky Pastor Receives Death Threats After Attending Rally on Capitol Hill
Faithlife reveals most popular church songs and sermons of 2020 centered around hope, comfort
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Freedom From Religion Foundation Opposes School Board’s Decision to Display the 10 Commandments
1-in-8 Christians Now Persecuted for Their Faith
Christian mother appeals to public for support after judge rules brain-damaged daughter can die
60% rise in Christians killed worldwide in 2020: Open Doors report
Friday Jan 15, 2021
NASA Astronaut Quotes Psalm 30 after Watching Sunrise: ‘Joy Cometh in the Morning’
Jerusalem Gives Preliminary Approval for New U.S. Embassy
Fewer pastors now willing to preach sermons on race, study shows
‘Traditionalist Catholics’ destroy homes of 5 Mexican evangelical families
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Denmark will ask all faith groups to translate sermons into Danish language
Prison chaplain ousted for warning against Islamic extremism in British prisons to get court hearing
Chinese agents raid homeschool run by persecuted megachurch
VA Man Overcomes Serious Motorcycle Crash, Says God Never Left Him