http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/-t1.htm Infact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God. (John 16:2) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:10 GMT 10 http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/11/36/02/09/header15.jpg http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/-t1.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-anti-christian-riots-spread-in-upper-egypt-t3732.htm palmtree It has been reported that today (Monday, November 23, 2009,) Muslim rioters looted and burned Coptic Christian businesses in the village of Abou Shousha, which lies 25 KM (nearly 16 miles) from Farshoot where recent violence had taken place, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries. “The terrorized Coptic inhabitants of Abou Shousha have stayed indoors, their shops are closed and their children are being kept away from school,” wrote Mary Abdelmassih in a story for the Assyrian ... Eye on the world news Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:10 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-anti-christian-riots-spread-in-upper-egypt-t3732.htm#7861 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-anti-christian-riots-spread-in-upper-egypt-t3732.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-militants-bomb-cd-shop-for-selling-jesus-film-t3729.htm Waqar Daniel By Worthy News Special Correspondent Jawad Mazhar, reporting from Pakistan UPPER DIR, PAKISTAN (Worthy News)-- A man selling compact discs in Pakistan's war-torn North West Frontier Province remained in critical condition Monday, November 23, after suspected Islamic militants blew up his CD shop because its collection included a film about Jesus and other Christian movies. "Thirteen neighboring shops were also partially damaged," during the bomb blast in Saleem Commercial Plaza ... Eye on the world news Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:02:12 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-militants-bomb-cd-shop-for-selling-jesus-film-t3729.htm#7858 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-militants-bomb-cd-shop-for-selling-jesus-film-t3729.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/catholic-priest-in-poor-health-after-he-suffers-a-stroke-in-prison-t3725.htm palmtree A Catholic priest who has been active in the human rights movement and was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 5 years house arrest, has suffered a stroke and is in poor health, according to Jubilee Campaign USA. Jubilee spokesperson Ann Buwalda says Father Nguyen Van Ly has been in solitary confinement and allowed limited family visits, reports Michael Ireland, chief correspondent, ASSIST News Service. In an e-mail to ASSIST News, Buwalda says: "His health continues to deteriorate ... Eye on the world news Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:59 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/catholic-priest-in-poor-health-after-he-suffers-a-stroke-in-prison-t3725.htm#7852 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/catholic-priest-in-poor-health-after-he-suffers-a-stroke-in-prison-t3725.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-militants-kill-somali-church-leader-t3720.htm Waqar Daniel MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (Worthy News)-- Islamic militants have killed the leader of an underground church in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, a well-informed Christian rights group said Monday, November 16. U.S.-based International Christian Concern (ICC) said it has learned that two "masked members" of the militant al-Shabab group shot Pastor Ali Hussein Weheliye on October 10, while he was returning home from a worship service. "The Islamists left the pastor for dead. He was later taken ... Eye on the world news Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:34 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-militants-kill-somali-church-leader-t3720.htm#7842 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-militants-kill-somali-church-leader-t3720.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/egypt-christian-conference-cancelled-over-security-concerns-t3711.htm Waqar Daniel By Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International Correspondent CAIRO, EGYPT (Worthy News)-- A gathering of Christian leaders from across the Middle East that was to be held in Egypt next month has been postponed due to "security concerns," organizers confirmed Saturday, November 14. Christian officials from over 20 nations of the Middle East were due to participate in the 'Call2All' Congress, which was scheduled for 1-4 December 2004, an official said . "The event was originally ... Eye on the world news Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:58:37 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/egypt-christian-conference-cancelled-over-security-concerns-t3711.htm#7829 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/egypt-christian-conference-cancelled-over-security-concerns-t3711.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/church-services-banned-as-believers-pray-for-persecuted-church-t3707.htm blessed Christians in Iran are facing even more persecution. International Christian Concern has learned that the Iranian government forced the Central Assemblies of God Church in Tehran to shut down its Friday worship services. The incident took place October 30. Some fear this episode in the beginning of a new campaign of government suppression of public Christian worship gatherings, reports MNN. According to reports by Farsi Christian News Network, Rev. Sourik, the bishop of the Assemblies ... Eye on the world news Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:06:48 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/church-services-banned-as-believers-pray-for-persecuted-church-t3707.htm#7812 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/church-services-banned-as-believers-pray-for-persecuted-church-t3707.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/open-doors-says-millions-of-christians-are-suffering-t3700.htm blessed There are literally millions of Christians around the world who suffer simply because they call themselves Christians. In many countries, Christians are martyred for their faith. The world watched in horror the unbridled violence that was unleashed on Christians in Orissa state, India last year. There are other places in the world, such as North Korea, where acts of persecution take place, but we often don't see or hear the full story, reports Catholic News Agency. This Sunday is the ... Eye on the world news Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:19:12 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/open-doors-says-millions-of-christians-are-suffering-t3700.htm#7803 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/open-doors-says-millions-of-christians-are-suffering-t3700.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/al-shabab-tightens-grip-in-somalia-t3692.htm Waqar Daniel By Alisha Ryu Nairobi 02 November 2009 Somalia's al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants are tightening their grip on areas of the country they already control, imposing new rules and punishing people they say are violating their radical brand of Islamic law. Some observers believe until a more powerful group emerges to bring law and order to the country, ordinary Somalis are not likely to challenge al-Shabab's violence-driven agenda. In recent months, al-Shabab militants have ... Eye on the world news Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:22:41 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/al-shabab-tightens-grip-in-somalia-t3692.htm#7794 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/al-shabab-tightens-grip-in-somalia-t3692.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-in-pakistan-get-support-blasphemy-laws-uncertain-t3689.htm palmtree Radical Muslim groups are threatening Pakistan's government against amending or repealing the country's blasphemy law. The laws are often used to falsely charge people practicing minority religions, including Christians. The attacks against Christians in Gojra in August illustrate how those laws can be used to harm believers, reports MNN. President of International Christian Concern Jeff King: "It all started when there was a Christian wedding party and they were throwing confetti. ... Eye on the world news Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:27:38 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-in-pakistan-get-support-blasphemy-laws-uncertain-t3689.htm#7791 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-in-pakistan-get-support-blasphemy-laws-uncertain-t3689.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamization-of-pakistan-and-its-impact-on-christian-citizens-t3687.htm Jesusismylord Islamization of Pakistan and its impact on Christian citizens By Dan Wooding and Sheraz Khurram Khan Special to ASSIST News Service The late military dictator, General Zia-ul-Haq, embarked upon a “mission” to Islamize Pakistan apparently to prolong his dictatorial rule. The campaign to enforce Shariah began in 1977 with the Pakistan National Alliance and their slogan Nizam-e-Mustafa (Order of the Prophet Muhammad or freely translated as Islamic System), which was taken up ... Eye on the world news Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:54:26 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamization-of-pakistan-and-its-impact-on-christian-citizens-t3687.htm#7787 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamization-of-pakistan-and-its-impact-on-christian-citizens-t3687.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/bombing-in-pakistan-concerns-christians-t3678.htm blessed 105 people are dead following a car bomb attack in a Peshawar market. Many are mourning today in Northwest Pakistan, eclipsing a peace mission by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, reports MNN. The carnage caps a month of escalating violence in the Muslim nation where a full security alert and huge anti-Taliban offensive is underway. The increasing insecurity has many Christian organizations on alert, including evangelist Sammy Tippit who does work in Pakistan. Did the recent ... Eye on the world news Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:25:38 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/bombing-in-pakistan-concerns-christians-t3678.htm#7771 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/bombing-in-pakistan-concerns-christians-t3678.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/ministry-leader-in-india-won-t-let-dangerous-threats-stop-his-work-t3665.htm palmtree nti-Christian opposition came in the form of a warning for a literacy teacher and church leader in India, reports MNN. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Mission India says their partner, Rakesh, reported extremists burned his small church to the ground this month. The incident disrupts the classes, which not only teaches illiterates how to read and write, but shares the love of Jesus. Why is it important to be able to read and write? Global literacy experts believe 70% of Indians are ... Eye on the world news Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:28:59 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/ministry-leader-in-india-won-t-let-dangerous-threats-stop-his-work-t3665.htm#7757 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/ministry-leader-in-india-won-t-let-dangerous-threats-stop-his-work-t3665.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/somalia-militants-kill-christian-woman-for-refusing-to-wear-veil-t3661.htm Waqar Daniel By Worthy News Africa Service MOGADISHU, SOMALIA (Worthy News)-- Islamic militants have shot and killed a Somali Christian woman because she declined to wear a veil as prescribed by Muslim custom, Christians said in comments monitored by Worthy News Wednesday, October 28. Members of the Suna Waljameca group killed Amina Muse Ali, 45, on October 19 in her home in Galkayo, in Somalia’s autonomous Puntland region, said Compass Direct News, a well-informed Christian news agency. Ali ... Eye on the world news Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:27:33 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/somalia-militants-kill-christian-woman-for-refusing-to-wear-veil-t3661.htm#7750 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/somalia-militants-kill-christian-woman-for-refusing-to-wear-veil-t3661.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christian-girl-attacked-for-saying-she-s-pakistani-t3657.htm Waqar Daniel By Jawad Mazhar, Worthy News Special Correspondent reporting from Pakistan DHAREMA, PAKISTAN (Worthy News)-- A Christian schoolgirl in Pakistan's Punjab province was recovering Sunday, October 11, after she was allegedly "ruthlessly beaten" with a bamboo stick by a Muslim headteacher for saying she is "a Pakistani" citizen. The bedridden Nadia Iftikhar, 11, told Worthy News and its partner agency BosNewsLife that she was seriously injured when the teacher of the local evening coaching ... Eye on the world news Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:38:12 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christian-girl-attacked-for-saying-she-s-pakistani-t3657.htm#7746 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christian-girl-attacked-for-saying-she-s-pakistani-t3657.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-police-torture-christian-brothers-after-deadly-clashes-t3656.htm Waqar Daniel By Worthy News Staff ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (Worthy News)-- Two Pakistani Christians who allegedly fired warning shots at a Muslim mob that turned seven Christians to death, were still coping Sunday, October 25, with the aftermath of alleged police torture. Naveed Masih, 32, and his 25-year-old brother Nauman Masih were detained in early September on charges of rioting with deadly weapons and spreading terror with firing. Police said the two men were involved in firing warning shots ... Eye on the world news Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:34:36 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-police-torture-christian-brothers-after-deadly-clashes-t3656.htm#7745 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-police-torture-christian-brothers-after-deadly-clashes-t3656.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/taliban-threatens-to-kill-more-christians-t3652.htm Waqar Daniel By Worthy News Chief International Correspondent Stefan J. Bos SARGODHA, PAKISTAN (Worthy News)-- Fighters linked to the militant Taliban group have threatened to kill Christians and burn their homes in Pakistan's Punjab province if they don't meet their demands. In a letter sent to the Christian community in the northeastern city of Sargodha, Taliban militants said Christians should convert to Islam, pay an Islamic tax imposed on religious minorities, known as 'Jizya tax', or ... Eye on the world news Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:38:06 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/taliban-threatens-to-kill-more-christians-t3652.htm#7739 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/taliban-threatens-to-kill-more-christians-t3652.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christian-girl-raped-in-andhra-pradesh-state-india-t3651.htm palmtree According to information received by ANS from the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC), Karuna, a 20-year-old Christian girl, was raped by a 24-year-old man at around 7.00 pm on October 10, in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh state, India, reports James Varghese, special correspondent in India for ASSIST News Service. After the incident, at about 10.30 pm, police were informed about what had happened and the people there requested to lodge a complaint against the culprit. ... Eye on the world news Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:31:20 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christian-girl-raped-in-andhra-pradesh-state-india-t3651.htm#7738 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christian-girl-raped-in-andhra-pradesh-state-india-t3651.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslims-who-attacked-christians-free-on-bail-t3642.htm Anwar_Thomas Pakistani Court Grants Bail to Six More Muslims accused of Violence against Christians Washington, D.C: October 14, 2009. International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on October 12, a Pakistani court granted bail to six more Muslims accused of inciting and carrying out attacks against Christians in Gojra where 11 Christians were killed and over 40 Christian homes were burned down. The district and sessions court of Toba Tek Singh released Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Ammar, ... Eye on the world news Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:36:59 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslims-who-attacked-christians-free-on-bail-t3642.htm#7722 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslims-who-attacked-christians-free-on-bail-t3642.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/radicals-attack-indian-church-woman-and-child-beaten-up-t3641.htm palmtree A group of Hindu radicals viciously attacked three pastors, one woman and a child on Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:00 PM, during a prayer service held at a house church in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India, reports James Varghese, special correspondent in India for ASSIST News Service. According to news released on the website of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) -- www.persecution.in -- the attack occurred when a group of 10-15 members belonging to a Hindu radical ... Eye on the world news Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:27:10 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/radicals-attack-indian-church-woman-and-child-beaten-up-t3641.htm#7721 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/radicals-attack-indian-church-woman-and-child-beaten-up-t3641.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/indian-christians-unhappy-at-verdicts-on-kandhamal-violence-t3635.htm palmtree Christians were elated when a court hearing cases of anti-Christian violence in the troubled Kandhamal district of India's eastern Orissa state handed out life imprisonment to the accused in the murder of a pastor, reports Ecumenical News International. However, joy about the 23 September verdict of the special "fast track" court that sentenced the five people accused in the murder of Pastor Akbar Digal who was stabbed to death at Sulesaru in 2008, was short-lived. Indian Christians ... Eye on the world news Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:24:08 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/indian-christians-unhappy-at-verdicts-on-kandhamal-violence-t3635.htm#7713 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/indian-christians-unhappy-at-verdicts-on-kandhamal-violence-t3635.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/taliban-in-pakistan-warns-christian-leaders-to-convert-to-islam-t3630.htm Waqar Daniel International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on October 6, members of the Taliban sent threatening letters in Sargodha, Pakistan warning Christian leaders to convert to Islam or face dire consequences, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries. A copy of the letter obtained by ICC warns Christians to convert to Islam, pay Jizya tax (an Islamic tax imposed on religious minorities) or leave the country. If Christians refuse to accept the choices given to them, the letter ... Eye on the world news Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:05:12 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/taliban-in-pakistan-warns-christian-leaders-to-convert-to-islam-t3630.htm#7705 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/taliban-in-pakistan-warns-christian-leaders-to-convert-to-islam-t3630.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/lawyer-calls-turkish-christians-trial-a-scandal-t3629.htm palmtree After three prosecution witnesses testified they didn’t even know two Christians on trial for “insulting Turkishness and Islam,” a defense lawyer called the trial a “scandal,” reports Jeremy Reynalds, correspondent for ASSIST News Service. A story by Compass Direct News reported that speaking after a recent hearing in the drawn-out trial, defense attorney Haydar Polat said the case’s initial acceptance by a state prosecutor in northwestern Turkey was based only on a written accusation ... Eye on the world news Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:02:33 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/lawyer-calls-turkish-christians-trial-a-scandal-t3629.htm#7704 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/lawyer-calls-turkish-christians-trial-a-scandal-t3629.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/safe-haven-of-al-qaeida-and-taliban-under-attack-t3628.htm Waqar Daniel WANA: Fighter jets of security forces pounded militants’ positions in South Wazirisitan, killing 11 terrorists and destroying 2 hideouts during the ongoing military operation on Saturday. Two security personnel were martyred and five injured in two separate attacks in SWA, sources said. According to details, a security man was martyred and three others injured in a remote detonated bomb attack on a vehicle of security forces in Karkunray area near Jandola in SWA. The military ... Eye on the world news Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:18:00 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/safe-haven-of-al-qaeida-and-taliban-under-attack-t3628.htm#7702 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/safe-haven-of-al-qaeida-and-taliban-under-attack-t3628.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pastor-abducted-and-brutally-attacked-in-india-t3627.htm palmtree A Pastor has been abducted and brutally attacked, leaving him severely injured in Ludhiana of Punjab state, India on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, reports James Varghese, special correspondent in India for ASSIST News Service. This news was released on the website of the All India Christian Council. According to the news source, on October 6th, five members belonging to a Hindu radical group (name not known) came on a vehicle and forcibly took Pastor Vijay Kumar away to a secluded place ... Eye on the world news Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:17:04 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pastor-abducted-and-brutally-attacked-in-india-t3627.htm#7701 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pastor-abducted-and-brutally-attacked-in-india-t3627.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-extremists-in-somalia-kill-another-church-leader-t3598.htm palmtree Compass Direct News has revealed that Islamic militants in Somalia this week killed a woman who led an underground Christian movement in the war-torn country, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries. Sources told Compass that a leader of Islamic extremist al Shabaab militia in Lower Juba identified only as Sheikh Arbow shot to death 46-year-old Mariam Muhina Hussein at 2 p.m. on Monday (Sept. 28) in Marerey village after discovering she had six Bibles. Marerey is eight kilometers ... Eye on the world news Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:11:33 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-extremists-in-somalia-kill-another-church-leader-t3598.htm#7659 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-extremists-in-somalia-kill-another-church-leader-t3598.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/thousands-of-muslims-gathered-on-capitol-hill-to-pray-t3585.htm palmtree Thousands of Muslims gathered Sept. 25 on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for prayer in what may have been the first such event of its kind at the site, reports Baptist Press. Although organizers announced on the "Islam on Capitol Hill" website their expectation of a gathering of 50,000, the attendance appeared to be no more than 7,000 to 8,000. The U.S. Capitol Police do not make crowd estimates, a spokeswoman told Baptist Press. The event included recitations from the Qur'an, ... Eye on the world news Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:18:55 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/thousands-of-muslims-gathered-on-capitol-hill-to-pray-t3585.htm#7634 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/thousands-of-muslims-gathered-on-capitol-hill-to-pray-t3585.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/a-whole-lot-of-shaking-going-on-t3584.htm Littlelamb Two major earthquakes within a day of each other...tsunammi's, flooding and landslides. Pacific tsunami warning cancelled, Samoa takes brunt http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN2916050620090929?sp=true Tsunami Strikes American Samoa After 8.3-Magnitude Quake PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of up to 8.3 struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as ... Eye on the world news Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:13:59 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/a-whole-lot-of-shaking-going-on-t3584.htm#7633 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/a-whole-lot-of-shaking-going-on-t3584.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-extremists-in-somalia-hunting-christians-t3583.htm palmtree Somalia's Muslim militants are hunting down converts to Christianity. According to Voice of the Martyrs Canada, Al-Shabaab members have murdered 14 believers since July 15, reports MNN. Compass Direct News reports the September 15 shooting death of 69-year-old Omar Khalafe, an underground Christian who had Bibles in his possession. On the day of his death, Khalafe was carrying 25 Somali Bibles he hoped to deliver to an underground fellowship in Somalia. At a checkpoint controlled ... Eye on the world news Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:12:54 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-extremists-in-somalia-hunting-christians-t3583.htm#7632 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/islamic-extremists-in-somalia-hunting-christians-t3583.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/iran-tests-advanced-missiles-threatens-israel-t3579.htm Waqar Daniel News uploaded with permission of Israel National News By Maayana Miskin Iran fired some of its most powerful missiles on Monday as the Revolutionary Guard concluded two days of war games. Among the missiles tested, according to Iranian state media, were the Shahab-3 and Sajjil. Both missiles have a range of more than 1,000 miles, and are capable of hitting Israel, Europe, and United States military bases. On Sunday, the Revolutionary Guard fired a number of short-range ... Eye on the world news Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:41:31 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/iran-tests-advanced-missiles-threatens-israel-t3579.htm#7624 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/iran-tests-advanced-missiles-threatens-israel-t3579.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/ahmadinejad-potential-hitler-t3578.htm palmtree Iran leader 'potential Hitler,' says Land after UN speech Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad demonstrated again Sept. 23 why he is "the potential Hitler of the 21st century," Southern Baptist ethics leader Richard Land said, reports Baptist Press. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, Ahmadinejad repeated his attacks on Israel, saying the Jewish state is guilty of "inhuman policies" in its occupation of Palestinian territories. He said the Palestinians were victims ... Eye on the world news Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:08:55 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/ahmadinejad-potential-hitler-t3578.htm#7620 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/ahmadinejad-potential-hitler-t3578.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/kidnapped-christian-doctor-in-iraq-freed-in-critical-condition-t3567.htm annlovesjesus Islamic kidnappers in Kirkuk last week dumped a Christian doctor in critical condition in front of a mosque after 29 days of torture and threats to him and his family, reports Charisma News Online. Thanks to his 23-year-old daughter's negotiations with the terrorists, 55-year-old Sameer Gorgees Youssif was freed but with wounds, hematomas and bruises covering his body; throughout his captivity, he lay bound and gagged. To read the full story, click here. Kidnapped Christian ... Eye on the world news Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:17:58 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/kidnapped-christian-doctor-in-iraq-freed-in-critical-condition-t3567.htm#7594 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/kidnapped-christian-doctor-in-iraq-freed-in-critical-condition-t3567.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-man-beheads-christian-in-egypt-t3563.htm tina Abdo Younan's Funeral Procession Release date : 9/22/2009 Egypt (AINA) -- Osama Araban, a Muslim man riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, went on a rampage last week in Egypt, killing 63-year old Coptic Christian Abdo George Younan, in the village of Bagour, before traveling onwards and stabbing with intention to kill two other Copts in two different villages, at least 10 km apart (AINA 9-18-2009). In the village of Behnay he repeatedly stabbed Coptic shoemaker Adib Boulos before ... Eye on the world news Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:28:00 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-man-beheads-christian-in-egypt-t3563.htm#7580 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-man-beheads-christian-in-egypt-t3563.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/blasphemers-deserve-death-t3558.htm Waqar Daniel These pictures are of 22-year-old Robert Masih, also known as Robert Danish. It is alleged that Robert Masih pushed a girl who was holding koran and due to this the koran fell into the drain. The police arrested Robert and after torturing him to death claimed that he committed suicide. Many Christians have been victim to Blasphemy Law of Pakistan Penal Code. The Law is certainly there but no trial is required for this Law as it is mostly solved on roads. The above pictures speak ... Eye on the world news Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:58:06 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/blasphemers-deserve-death-t3558.htm#7570 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/blasphemers-deserve-death-t3558.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/british-christian-nurse-ordered-to-remove-cross-from-her-neck-t3557.htm palmtree In another strange case from the UK, a Christian nurse from Exeter, in the west of England, with nearly 30 years of service, and just eight months to go to her retirement, is being threatened with disciplinary action after refusing to remove a necklace bearing a Cross — a symbol of her deeply felt Christian faith, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries. “NHS (National Health Service) bosses insist that the Cross must be removed from sight,” said a spokesperson for the UK-based ... Eye on the world news Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:37:35 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/british-christian-nurse-ordered-to-remove-cross-from-her-neck-t3557.htm#7569 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/british-christian-nurse-ordered-to-remove-cross-from-her-neck-t3557.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/shoot-down-israeli-planes-if-they-attack-iran-t3555.htm Waqar Daniel Uploaded with permission from Israel National News By: Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu Zbigniew Brzezinski, who enthusiastically campaigned for U.S. President Barack Obama, has called on the president to shoot down Israeli planes if they attack Iran. “They have to fly over our airspace in Iraq. Are we just going to sit there and watch?” said the former national security advisor to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in an interview with the Daily Beast. Brzezinski, who served in the Carter administration ... Eye on the world news Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:54:55 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/shoot-down-israeli-planes-if-they-attack-iran-t3555.htm#7564 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/shoot-down-israeli-planes-if-they-attack-iran-t3555.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/former-palestinian-terrorist-embraces-jesus-jews-t3552.htm palmtree By Michael Ireland, chief correspondent, ASSIST News Service Palestinian native Tass Saada ran away from home and joined the Fatah movement when he was just 17. "I joined the Fatah movement, basically, because (Yassar) Arafat was my hero," Saada told Erick Stakelbeck, CBN News Terrorism Analyst in an interview with CBN News. Israel's resounding victory over the surrounding Arab nations in the Six Day War of 1967 devastated young Tass. He was soon drawn to the militant views of ... Eye on the world news Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:20:19 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/former-palestinian-terrorist-embraces-jesus-jews-t3552.htm#7561 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/former-palestinian-terrorist-embraces-jesus-jews-t3552.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-defend-the-teen-who-ran-away-from-muslim-parents-t3551.htm palmtree Christian ministers close to an Ohio teen who ran away to Florida claiming her Muslim parents threatened to kill her for converting from Islam say they have no doubt that Rifqa Bary's allegations are true—despite claims in court Thursday that a Florida police investigation found no evidence to support her fears, reports Charisma News Online. Roger Weeden, an attorney for Bary's mother, said a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) report indicates there is "no evidence out there ... Eye on the world news Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:15:48 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-defend-the-teen-who-ran-away-from-muslim-parents-t3551.htm#7560 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-defend-the-teen-who-ran-away-from-muslim-parents-t3551.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/400-attack-house-church-members-in-shanxi-province-t3550.htm palmtree Chinese officials appear relentless after an attack on a Christian construction left the building in shambles and several of those guarding the site severely injured, reports MNN. Church members of a Chinese home church network in Linfin, Shaxi were sleeping at the construction site of a new building when 400 officials attacked the site at once. The attack began at 3 AM on the morning of September 13, 2009 and lasted for several hours, leaving numerous believers unconscious, heavily ... Eye on the world news Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:11:18 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/400-attack-house-church-members-in-shanxi-province-t3550.htm#7559 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/400-attack-house-church-members-in-shanxi-province-t3550.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/egypt-police-arrest-150-christians-for-interrupting-ramadan-fast-t3540.htm palmtree Police in the mostly Muslim country of Egypt have arrested at least 150 Christians over the past several days for publicly “interrupting” the Ramadan fast, reports Catholic News Agency. The leader of the Liberal Christian Movement in Egypt, Samwel Alashay, who is a Coptic Christian, said the arrests are “unconstitutional because Egyptian laws guarantee the complete freedom” of individuals. Police arrested the Christians for eating on the street during the day. Some have been released ... Eye on the world news Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:31:34 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/egypt-police-arrest-150-christians-for-interrupting-ramadan-fast-t3540.htm#7544 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/egypt-police-arrest-150-christians-for-interrupting-ramadan-fast-t3540.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/church-firebombed-in-egypt-after-opposition-from-muslims-t3539.htm palmtree The Coptic Church of Saint Paul and Saint Peter in the town of Shebin el Kom, 60 kilometers (37 miles) northwest of Cairo, Egypt, was burnt on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. No casualties were reported, reports Dan Wooding, founder of ASSIST Ministries. There were conflicting reports as to the cause of the fire, the Egyptian police told the media that it was caused by a “short circuit” even before carrying out an arson investigation, while others believe it was arson. This news was ... Eye on the world news Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:59:08 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/church-firebombed-in-egypt-after-opposition-from-muslims-t3539.htm#7543 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/church-firebombed-in-egypt-after-opposition-from-muslims-t3539.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-mob-attack-on-church-pictures-t3534.htm Waqar Daniel Pictures shared by a friend on Facebook Muslim Mob trying to reach the Church Polic desperately trying to calm down the mob Warning by Islamic Religious Group: ARREST THE CURSED CHRISTIANS INVOLVED IN THE BLASPHEMY AND GIVE THEM EXEMPLARY PUNISHMENT Rescue vehicles stand far off the scene Eye on the world news Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:12:17 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-mob-attack-on-church-pictures-t3534.htm#7533 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/muslim-mob-attack-on-church-pictures-t3534.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/violence-against-christians-on-blasphemy-erupts-again-in-pakistan-t3532.htm Anwar_Thomas Sialkot: September 11, 2009. (PCP report) Muslim mob turned violent burning homes, setting one Church on fire and tortured innocent peaceful Christian of Jhethe Key village while police opened fire on Christian protesters condemning attack and block by administration to reach victims. As news of attack on Christians spread in Sialkot city, hundreds of Christian youth gathered on Wazirabad-Sialkot road which leads to village Jhethe Key only miles away from district headquarter situated in ... Eye on the world news Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:12:49 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/violence-against-christians-on-blasphemy-erupts-again-in-pakistan-t3532.htm#7531 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/violence-against-christians-on-blasphemy-erupts-again-in-pakistan-t3532.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-muslims-burnt-down-church-in-village-on-accusation-of-blasphemy-t3529.htm Pastor Jhethe Key village is in sub-district Sambarial of Sialkot where Christian and Muslim are living in harmony over a century but today Muslim of same village took out weapons and sticks and attacked on Christians after Muslim cleric made announcement from mosque to kill Christians and burnt their homes. This morning one teen age Muslim girl complained to her family that part of Holy Quran fell down in drain when a Christian boy pushed her in street. Without any confirmation, Muslim family ... Eye on the world news Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:07:01 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-muslims-burnt-down-church-in-village-on-accusation-of-blasphemy-t3529.htm#7528 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/pakistan-muslims-burnt-down-church-in-village-on-accusation-of-blasphemy-t3529.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/a-wave-of-government-harassment-in-iran-causes-believers-concern-t3527.htm palmtree Iranian Christians have seen a wave of trouble coming from the government over recent weeks, reports MNN. Last month, authorities arrested 27 believers of a Muslim background (BMBs) at a home church, seven of whom are still being detained. Glenn Penner of Voice of the Martyrs Canada says, "There does seem to be a certain pattern of deliberateness to this. Why again? We can only speculate. But we simply observe that this is taking place." One BMB remains detained in Rasht ... Eye on the world news Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:10:40 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/a-wave-of-government-harassment-in-iran-causes-believers-concern-t3527.htm#7525 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/a-wave-of-government-harassment-in-iran-causes-believers-concern-t3527.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/chinese-believers-tried-for-disturbing-the-peace-and-other-charges-t3519.htm palmtree Christians in Sichuan Province China are waiting on a verdict for two fellow Christians. On June 28, 2009, Wei Sanhong and Wu Han were arrested by Nanbu County Public Security Bureau in Sichuan for allegedly disturbing the peace and endangering the health of others, reports MNN. According to China Aid Association, Ms. Wei and Mr. Wu were visiting the Huaguan Town house church from their home in Zheijiang, as members of the extended congregation. That evening, local police broke into ... Eye on the world news Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:22:24 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/chinese-believers-tried-for-disturbing-the-peace-and-other-charges-t3519.htm#7515 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/chinese-believers-tried-for-disturbing-the-peace-and-other-charges-t3519.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/iran-near-breakout-point-for-nuclear-bomb-t3518.htm Waqar Daniel Uploaded with permission from Israel National News By: Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu The United States has confirmed long-time Israeli intelligence reports that Iran is close to achieving the ability to produce a nuclear bomb. Less than a year ago, American intelligence officials dismissed Israeli claims as inaccurate. “Iran is now either very near or already in possession of sufficient low-enriched uranium to produce one nuclear weapon, if the decision were made to further enrich it ... Eye on the world news Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:52:53 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/iran-near-breakout-point-for-nuclear-bomb-t3518.htm#7514 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/iran-near-breakout-point-for-nuclear-bomb-t3518.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/hizbullah-gets-1-3-of-lebanese-govt-t3511.htm Waqar Daniel Uploaded with permission from Israel National News By Maayana Miskin (IsraelNN.com) Hizbullah is likely to get 10 out of 30 seats in Lebanon's next government, according to international news agencies. The Iranian-backed Lebanese terrorist group has been offered one-third of the cabinet under a power-sharing proposal that attempts to bring together Lebanon's coalition and opposition. Fifteen of the 30 seats would go to the anti-Syrian parliamentary majority. The remaining five ... Eye on the world news Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:47:02 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/hizbullah-gets-1-3-of-lebanese-govt-t3511.htm#7507 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/hizbullah-gets-1-3-of-lebanese-govt-t3511.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/al-qaeda-targeting-germany-for-next-9-11-within-weeks-t3510.htm Waqar Daniel Uploaded with permission from Israel National News By Nissan Ratzlav-Katz Jihadists close to al-Qaeda explicitly warned in new communications that Germany will be the target of the next 9/11-scale terrorist attack. The timing of the strike, they say, will be within the next few weeks. According to analysts with the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response (ITRR), a recently intercepted jihadist communication declares that "everyone knows" that the "next strike is very ... Eye on the world news Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:38:18 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/al-qaeda-targeting-germany-for-next-9-11-within-weeks-t3510.htm#7506 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/al-qaeda-targeting-germany-for-next-9-11-within-weeks-t3510.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-arrested-for-operating-boys-hostel-in-india-t3504.htm palmtree Police accompanied by 10 Hindu extremists on Aug. 28 arrested a Christian operator of a boys' hostel in Karnataka, India, after the extremists accused him and another Christian of offering food, shelter, education and future job prospects as an "allurement" to convert to Christianity, reports Charisma News Online. Hanuma Naik is also pastor of Indian Gypsy Works Fellowship (IGWF). After his release on bail the next day, he dismissed the allegations as fabricated, saying that parents ... Eye on the world news Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:09:34 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-arrested-for-operating-boys-hostel-in-india-t3504.htm#7496 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/christians-arrested-for-operating-boys-hostel-in-india-t3504.htm http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/report-on-the-condition-of-christian-detainees-in-evin-prison-t3502.htm palmtree Following the arrest and detention of several Farsi-speaking Christian believers in an area North of Tehran there is no information on their condition, reports FCNN. According to the report released by the Farsi Christian News Network (FCNN), following the arrest of 25 newly converted Christians, who belong to a house-church in a Northern Suburb of Tehran, 7 of these believers continue to be held in solitary confinement and interrogated under very strenuous conditions. FCNN reports ... Eye on the world news Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:00:22 GMT http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/report-on-the-condition-of-christian-detainees-in-evin-prison-t3502.htm#7492 http://christian-talk.forumotion.com/eye-on-the-world-news-f28/report-on-the-condition-of-christian-detainees-in-evin-prison-t3502.htm