Christian News Weekly Recap January 2 – January 7, 2017
This is a recap of the past week’s news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday January 2, 2017
Biblical Sites Reveal Major Historical Truths About Jesus
Daesh claims Turkey nightclub attack against ‘protectors of the Cross’
Turkey Denies Appeal for American Pastor Jailed on ‘Terror’ Charges for Christian Faith
Tuesday January 3, 2017
Ancient Cross and Menorah Engraving Discovered in Israel
Austria: Woman Reading Bible in Refugee Camp is Stabbed by Angry Muslim Man
Man Saves Girl from Burning Car ‘In Jesus Name’
Sudanese Pastor Facing Death Penalty Freed in Major Win for Religious Freedom
Wednesday January 4, 2017
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Unborn Baby is a Person
Religion, Caste Banned in India Election Campaigns
End-of-year youth camp challenged 6,500 to rediscover ‘The Book’
We ‘Refuse to Be Baited’: ‘Fixer Upper’ Host Speaks After Controversy Over Church’s Marriage Beliefs
Thursday January 5, 2017
Congressional Panel Calls for Federal Defunding of Planned Parenthood
Religious Makeup of the New U.S. Congress Overwhelmingly Christian
Italian evangelicals: “Many immigrants are active members of our churches”
Muslim Extremist Yelling ‘Allahu Akbar’ Slashes Throat of Elderly Christian Shop Owner
Friday January 6, 2017
Morning Star News’ Top 10 Persecution Stories of 2016
Islamist Militant’s Sister Gets Healed from Deadly Snake Bite: ‘Lord Jesus Heard Your Prayers’
Nepal: Persecuted Christians See Bodies of Dead Loved Ones Dug Up, Dumped on Streets
Tennessee Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday with Shouts of Praise to God: ‘Gloooory!’
Saturday January 7, 2017
Poirot Star David Suchet Will Read The Entire Gospel Of Mark In St Paul’s Cathedral
Believers seeking asylum met with more persecution
Netanyahu Thanks Congress for Rejecting UN Resolution
40 years, 4 continents: IMB’s Harthcock dies at 97