Easter

Easter attack aid controversy: former Sri Lankan president challenges church leader

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Christians pray in the streets in Sri Lanka. (Photo: Release International) In 2019, Sri Lanka was shaken by a series of Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed over 270 people, including 11 Indians. The attacks, carried out by the local Islamist extremist group National Thawheed Jamaat (NTJ) linked to ISIS, targeted three churches and three … Read more

Large pile of burnt Bibles left outside church on Easter Sunday

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The blaze was put out by firefighters. (Photo: Facebook/Greg Locke) Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, told members of his flock that the setting on fire of around 200 Bibles in a trailer near his church by an unidentified suspect on Easter Sunday is proof that Christianity is “under … Read more

Indian Christians celebrate Easter across the country with prayers, feasts and rejoicing

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Christians gather for Dawn Service on Easter Sunday Morning. (Photo: CT India) Christians across India celebrated Easter, the most important festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with profound religious fervour on Sunday, March 31. The day marked the culmination of Holy Week, a period of prayers and penitence recalling the final phase of Christ’s … Read more

The light of Easter for India's democracy

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(Photo: Unsplash/Graphic Gears) “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5) As Indian Christians celebrate the sacred occasion of Easter, we are reminded that even the darkest hours cannot extinguish the brilliance of truth and righteousness. This truth must inspire and fortify us as we approach a pivotal … Read more

Manipur's Easter Sunday work order sparks outrage, government backtracks

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(Photo: Unsplash/Daniel Joshua) An order from the Manipur government declaring the upcoming Easter Sunday on March 31 as a working day for all state offices ignited widespread public outrage, forcing authorities to swiftly reverse the controversial directive after intense backlash from the Christian community. The controversy erupted after an initial order issued on March 27 … Read more

As Spring Holidays Approach, Christians, Jews Face Challenges of Easter, Passover Celebrations During Time of War

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JERUSALEM, Israel – For Christians during this Holy Week, and later for Jews in Israel at Passover, the holiday season poses a challenge in celebrating the faith during wartime. Events such as last October’s massacre near Gaza and the refusal to release the Israeli hostages can cause doubt about a loving God. Yet, some insist that … Read more

Many Australians open to Easter church invite

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(Photo: Unsplash/Aaron Burden) With Easter approaching, Australian Christians should feel encouraged to invite friends and family to learn more about the reason for the holiday, according to the results of a survey from NCLS Research. In their 2022 Australian Community Survey (2022 ACS), NCLS asked Australians about their understanding of Christianity and how they would … Read more