Belarus: Religious Repression; Presidential Election 19 March
Mar 15, 2006Belarus is ruled by Soviet-style totalitarian dictator, Aleksandr Lukashenko. Popularly elected in 1994, he has since then maintained his grip on power through propaganda, repression, fraud and violence.
Burma (Myanmar): Global Day of Prayer - 12 March
Mar 8, 2006Today, after half a century of continual conflict and chaos, Burmese citizens live under one of the most brutally repressive regimes in the world. Whilst Burma\'s military junta is defined by a mix of Buddhist and
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin - Mar 1, 2006
Mar 1, 2006INDIA, where Hindu nationalists staged their massive Shabri Kumbh Mela pilgrimage and festival in Dangs, Gujarat, with the dual purpose of converting tribals to militant Hindu nationalism and inciting violence against Christians.
A mission agency moves to change the face of Portugal
Mar 1, 200625 years of religious freedom in Portugal have resulted in the steady and increased growth of Evangelicals from 55,000 in 1975 to over 307,000 25 years later.
AOG Church - Bolatha, Gampaha District
Feb 22, 2006We thank and praise God that the congregation of this church were able to meet together for the Sunday service. Although the attendance was low with about 20 members staying away due to fear, some congregation members from villages outside Bolatha attended, braving threats of attack.
Pakistan & Nigeria: Anti-Christian Violence Escalating
Feb 22, 2006\'Cartoon Intifada\' violence has erupted in Pakistan and Northern Nigeria. Because Islamic zeal has escalated, other minor religious issues have quickly become excuses for violent Islamic pogroms against Christians. This RLP is a little longer than usual to cover both these urgent situations.
AOG Church - Bolatha, Gampaha District
Feb 22, 2006We thank and praise God that the congregation of this church were able to meet together for the Sunday service. Although the attendance was low with about 20 members staying away
Sri Lanka: Incident Update & Prayer Request
Feb 17, 2006On the 6th of February, the pastor of the Church was called to the police station again for an inquiry. He was forced to agreed that they will hold services for only for the Christians in the Bolatha village and stop members of the congregation who are from other villages from attending the services
Middle East: Christian Minorities Caught in \"Cartoon Intifada\" plus more...
Feb 16, 2006While the Danish cartoon controversy has triggered protests all across the Muslim world, political factors put Christians in the Middle East at particular risk of \'cartoon intifada (uprising)\' violence.
India: Shabri Kumbh Mela Threatens 8000 Christians in Dangs
Feb 8, 2006Over the weekend 11-13 February, Hindu nationalist groups and their militant factions will hold a major Kumbh (Hindu festival) in Dangs district, Gujarat, northwest India...