marriage

Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide: Open Doors

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(Photo: Unsplash) In a sobering yet vital recognition ahead of International Women’s Day, persecution watchdog Open Doors has released its annual Gender Report, revealing that forced marriage is becoming a “concerningly common practice” impacting Christian women worldwide.  The 2024 Gender Report, compiled by Open Doors’ global research team, draws attention to the marginalization of Christian women who … Read more

10 years of marriage, 10 years of God's faithfulness

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(Photo: Unsplash/Lareised Leneseur) My husband and I will celebrate ten years of marriage later this year. Our anniversary has always been a time to reflect, celebrate and remember the goodness of God in bringing us together, and growing us together. As we approach this year’s milestone anniversary, we feel able to see far beyond what … Read more

Pakistan court sentences Muslim man to 25 years for killing Christian woman for refusing marriage proposal

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(Photo: Pixabay) A court in Pakistan has sentenced a Muslim man to 25 years in prison for killing a Christian woman who rejected his marriage proposal. Muhammad Shahzad, the Muslim man who is also known as Shani, was sentenced by Judge Azam Khan of the Islamabad Session Court for the murder of Sonia Allah Rakha, … Read more