Category - persecution

Pakistani bishop urges re-think of 'war on terror'

agency reporter — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:25:08 +0100

A leading Pakistani bishop says that the 'war on terror' in Pakistan has had a negative effect on Christians in the Muslim-majority country, following further attacks on them.

Vietnamese Catholics in large street protest against harrassment

staff writers — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:49:59 +0100

Half a million Catholics have joined street protests over attempts to stop a parish holding services in the grounds of a church bombed in the Vietnam war and confiscated by the government.

The majority that cried 'discrimination'

Simon Barrow — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:40:35 +0000

Are Christians in Britain an unacknowledged majority or a persecuted minority? Some are trying to say they are both!

Are Christians facing discrimination?

Jonathan Bartley — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:42:43 +0100

Constant Christian claims of discrimination don't hold water, says Jonathan Bartley. They are used to excuse privilege, and evade the more demanding self-giving dynamic of the Gospel.

St George is no crusader

Press Office — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:53:42 +0100

The religion and society think-tank Ekklesia has welcomed a new painting of St George, the patron saint of England, which portrays him as a man of compassion and challenges the myth of 'the crusade

Christians still fear attacks in Indian state of Orissa

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:07:50 +0000

In the Indian State of Orissa's Kandhamal district, residents say it is hard not to be afraid. The ash heaps and metal frames are all that remain of the contents of the two-storied office of World Vision, a Christian development organization.

Christians in India's Orissa state campaign for protection

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:27:34 +0000

Christian groups and churches in Indian's eastern state of Orissa are demanding urgent protection, saying they have been hounded by Hindu extremists, with reports of nine people being killed in attacks since Christmas.

The real offensiveness of Christmas

Jonathan Bartley — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:14:09 +0000

Christmas is offensive, and always will be, says Jonathan Bartley. It legitimates the undermining of those in authority. But it is also about looking after not just those who are “deserving” of love, but those who appear disreputable and unworthy.

Forgiveness and suffering for beliefs is a sign of hope, says Pope

staff writers — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:07:13 +0000

Pope Benedict XVI has declared in one of his key Christmas messages that believers facing persecution, torture and death in some parts of the world and those who die forgiving their killers are a sign of hope and faith for humanity.

Struggle, surprise and sainthood

Simon Barrow — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:58:07 +0000

Christian faith is about sustaining faith in face of the knowledge and reality of death, says Simon Barrow. The feasts of All Saints and All Souls put us in solidarity with a host of people who have struggled to see right prevail.