Christian News Weekly Recap Jan 11–16, 2016
This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday Jan 11, 2016
Anti-Conversion Laws: Christians in the World’s Largest Democracy Face Persecution
Human Trafficking Awareness Day calls for family awareness
Pro-Life Group Loses Battle to Keep Pro-Life Ads on Buses
Plot to Assassinate Benjamin Netanyahu Fails
Tuesday Jan 12, 2016
Belgian archbishop seeks euthanasia opt-out for Catholic hospitals
Church in the middle of rural China shines as a beacon of Hope.
Terrorists Target Tourist Site in Instanbul, Mall in Baghdad
Wednesday Jan 13, 2016
2015 was ‘worst year’ for Christian persecution, says Open Doors
Kenyans protest new rules requiring clergy to hold theological degrees
The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest To Be a Christian
United Methodist Pension Board Blacklists Israeli Banks
Thursday Jan 14, 2016
BREAKING: Episcopal Church suspended from Anglican Communion
Kenya Puts Rules to Rein In Prosperity Preachers on Pause
New Report: One Christian Killed Every Hour for Faith
Lawsuit demands US remove ‘In God We Trust’ from money
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Blindness Ends J.I. Packer’s Ministry But ‘God Knows What He’s Doing’
Jittery Indonesia facing off ISIS: ministry refuses to be silenced
Iraqi Shia ‘firebrand’ calls for Christian homes to be returned
On Religious Freedom Day, stand for the persecuted abroad (COMMENTARY)
Saturday Jan 16, 2016
Iran reportedly frees 4 prisoners, including pastor, former US Marine and journalist
23 Dead After Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for New Terror Attack
Homosexual activist group targets Bapt. schools
Religious Freedom Day or Religious Erosion Day?