Christian News - The Bible League of Canada

Court upholds prison sentence, ban on law practice

The Bible League of Canada — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

The main defense lawyer for Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, who is appealing a death sentence, may be facing imminent imprisonment for defending the rights of Iranians, according to Amnesty International.

Hindu Extremists Attack Christian Funeral

The Bible League of Canada — Mon, 7 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Hindu extremists trying to stop the burial of a convert to Christianity last week in Chhattisgarh state beat a pastor and other Christians, including children and two 60-year-old women who fell unconscious.

Christian Bible School attacked in Khartoum, Sudan

The Bible League of Canada — Tue, 1 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Christians faced increased hostilities in Sudan over the past few weeks, culminating in an attack on a Christian compound in Khartoum by a throng of Muslim extremists armed with clubs, iron rods, a bulldozer and fire.

Persecution against Christians escalates in Sudan

The Bible League of Canada — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400

As tensions between Sudan and South Sudan turn into military combat on the border, predominantly Christian citizens of southern origin trapped in Sudan fear the Islamic government and Muslims in general will turn on them.

Islamic Extremists Beat, Mock Christians in India

The Bible League of Canada — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Islamic extremists in India attacked a Christian prayer meeting in West Bengal state, beating a 65-year-old widow and other women less than a month after they helped drive a young woman out of her home and village for her faith.

Southern Sudanese Christians Fear Forced Repatriation

The Bible League of Canada — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Christians from South Sudan who have until Easter Sunday (April 8) to try to become citizens of Sudan or be deported fear authorities will use the occasion to rid the country of Christianity, church leaders said.

Sudan Bombs Churches in Nuba Mountains

The Bible League of Canada — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0400

After Khartoum denied that it had bombed civilians earlier this month, Sudanese aerial strikes last week were aimed at church buildings and schools in Kauda, South Kordofan state, Sudan. Airplanes dropped bombs on Thursday and Friday (March 22 and 23), destroying some houses and cattle near the church buildings and schools but causing no casualties.

Reason Rally: A Celebration of Godlessness

The Bible League of Canada — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0400

This past Saturday, March 24, up to 25,000 people flocked to the “Reason Rally” in Washington, D.C., where atheists celebrated their unbelief in God with celebrity speakers, music, and comedy routines.

Islamic leader says all churches must be destroyed

The Bible League of Canada — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0400

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Abdullah, Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, recently stated that “it is necessary to destroy all churches in the region,” referring to the Arabic Peninsula.

Egyptian Court Sentences Priest from Attacked Church Building

The Bible League of Canada — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0400

A priest in Egypt was sentenced this week to six months in jail for a minor construction violation at his church building, while no one in a mob that burned the same structure down has been arrested.