Christian News Weekly Recap August 8 – August 13, 2016
This is a recap of the past week’s news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday August 8, 2016
Meet the Rio Olympians Who Put God Before Gold
Moroccan Christians Risk Persecution with YouTube Testimonies
1,000 Millennial Leaders Gather In Indonesia to Stand For Truth
Tuesday August 9, 2016
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Leaders: California, Please Protect Religious Liberty
France and Nigeria Mourn Clergy Killed by Terrorists
Free e-Book spotlights creative ways to support ministries
Olympics: Diving duo wins silver, gives credit to Christ
Wednesday August 10, 2016
California Lawmaker Drops Controversial Proposal to Regulate Religious Colleges
Human-animal embryo research likened to sci-fi
High School Coach Fired for Faith is Fighting to Regain Job
Thursday August 11, 2016
1900-year-old Mosaics From Apostle Paul’s Era Restored in Ephesus
Change in Calif. bill results in religious liberty win
Facebook Post Proclaiming Jesus’ Power Over ‘Lie’ of Islam Lands Algerian Christian in Prison
Westminster Abbey and Cathedral to be Lit Red to Highlight Christian Persecution
Friday August 12, 2016
‘Scores’ of Civilians Killed Amid Intensifying Fight for Aleppo
Drones from Swedish Church to Drop Thousands of Bibles in Iraq
Prayers are needed for believers in Egypt
Olympics: Swimmer makes history, gives ‘all glory to God’
Saturday August 13, 2016
ISIS ‘Kill List’ Targets 15,000 Unsuspecting American Christians
What is the Significance of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue?
Largest For-Profit Christian College to Open Seminary This Fall
Religious freedom seriously lacking for three-fourths of world’s population, ambassador says