US report highlights global religious freedom concerns, with focus on India

(Photo: Unsplash/Joshua Olsen) The United States government on 26 June 2024 released its annual report on religious freedom worldwide, offering a rare criticism of India, a close US partner, while also highlighting growing concerns about religious intolerance globally, particularly against Jews and Muslims. Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, presented the report, pointing out … Read more

Report: Dave Ramsey Provides Venue for Pro-Israel Group Blocked by Nashville Hotel as Planned Attendance Skyrockets

Personal finance specialist Dave Ramsey has agreed to provide a new Nashville venue for a pro-Israel group whose reservations for a gathering at the Sonesta Airport Hotel, planned for May 20-22, were canceled due to threats from anti-Israel protesters, according to a report in The Daily Wire. Josh Waller, co-host of the Israel Guys podcast and one of the co-sponsors … Read more

Annual report from EFI's Religious Liberty Commission raises alarm

(Photo: EFI) The Evangelical Fellowship of India’s (EFI) latest annual report on religious liberty sounds a chilling alarm over the escalating violence and systematic persecution faced by the country’s Christian community. The report for 2023 documents a staggering 601 incidents of violence against Christians, marking a drastic 45% surge from the previous year’s 413 cases. … Read more

1,200 UNRWA staffers have ties to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad: intelligence report

(Photo: Unsplash/Ash Hayes) An Israeli official has claimed that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency is a “haven for Hamas’ radical ideology” after an Israeli intelligence report estimated that around 10% of the agency’s 12,000 staffers in Gaza have ties to Hamas and other Islamic terrorist groups.  According to the dossier provided to the … Read more

New report reveals changing attitudes to death and dying

(Photo: Unsplash/Rhodi Lopez) UK: A new report by Theos think tank has revealed changing attitudes towards death and dying. The study, ‘Love, Grief and Hope’, contains data compiled from YouGov on behalf of the think tank which finds that only 47% of Brits want any kind of funeral, with financial pressures a strong consideration. The report … Read more

Article 14 releases investigative report on misuse of Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law

(Photo: Unsplash) In a comprehensive investigation conducted by Article 14, an alarming revelation has surfaced regarding the implementation of Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law. The study, centred on 101 First Information Reports (FIRs), exposes a multitude of flaws, raising questions about the legal and ethical considerations of the state’s approach to alleged forced conversions to Christianity. … Read more

ICC releases report, highlights deteriorating religious freedom conditions in India

(Photo: Unsplash/Arihant Daga) A recent report by the International Christian Concern (ICC) outlines the “the concerning religious freedom conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in India.” The report notes that as India commemorated its 76th anniversary of independence this August 15, concerns have been mounting over its departure from the roots of secular democracy.  … Read more

'Hamas Won't Give Them Up': CNN Reporter Chokes Up During Live Report on Horrific Hostage Situation

As the world reels in horror following Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel, the raw emotion emerging as videos expose the terror group’s ghastly abductions and murderous acts is almost palpable. Listen to the latest episode of CBN’s Quick Start podcast: Journalists covering the catastrophe, which has left at least 1,100 dead and 100+ held hostage, continue … Read more

Christian persecution dramatically increased since last year: UCF report

(Photo: EFI) Since January of this year, 525 violent incidents against Christians have been documented in 23 different states in India, according to United Christian Forum (UCF). Compared to the total of 505 instances for the prior year, it is much higher. According to a statement issued on September 7 by UCF, June had the … Read more

New report proves religion far from dead in China

(Photo: Unsplash/Alejandro Luengo) A new research project has delivered an unprecedented range of insights into the religious and spiritual practices of the world’s most populous nation. Measuring Religion in China, a report from the Pew Research Center, delivered the findings of its research as part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project, and revealed a … Read more