Christian News Weekly Recap April 19 – 24, 2021
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday April 19, 2021
Heartache as Islamic State executes 62-year-old Coptic Christian
5K attend first indoor services at Rock Church in over 1 year; pastor says it feels like ‘Christmas’
MercyMe’s New Song Inspired by Close Friend Who Turned Tragedy Into Triumph Despite Losing 4 Limbs
Demi Lovato Says She Cut Her Hair Short to Break Free of ‘Gender, Sexuality Norms’ of Christianity
Tuesday April 20, 2021
China’s closure of Catholic orphanages for disabled children betrays hope of Vatican Agreement
Christian university sues to block HUD order forcing male student placement in female dorms
Billy Graham Ministry and Scottish Church Booted from Rental Space Over Biblical Beliefs
Wednesday April 21, 2021
Christian Businessman Is Executed by ISIS in Egypt
Punishing People for Holding the Wrong Political Views: Are ‘Woke’ Companies Coming for Christians?
The Global Prayer Movement that’s Helping Muslims Learn the Truth About Jesus
Voddie Baucham Explains ‘Looming Catastrophe’ of Critical Race Theory in the Church
Thursday April 22, 2021
First complete Bible in Asturian language published
Half the world’s population lives in persecution hotspots – report
1,200 UK Christian Leaders Warn Vaccine Passports Will Lead to ‘Surveillance State’
China Guilty of ‘Egregious Violations of Religious Freedom,’ USCIRF Tells Congress
Friday April 23, 2021
Churches Are Essential and ‘Necessary for the Health’ of the Public, New Ind. Law Says
Christian activists divided over USCIRF recommending India as ‘country of particular concern’
Gospels ‘Coming Alive’ with Rare Discovery in Jerusalem
Saturday April 24, 2021
Baptist leader quits Hong Kong for the UK over religious freedom fears
Two-thirds of churchgoers gave same or more of their income to church during pandemic: study
Lila Rose urges churches to start pro-life ministries, embrace the fight against abortion