More than 30 Baptist families who were forced from their homes in Mexico’s Hidalgo State in April have been allowed to return home, a human rights organization focused on international freedom of religion reported.
Naming the worst violators of international religious freedom has been a good way to condemn bad behavior but has been far less effective at bringing about changes in policy by foreign nations, according to a new report.
Counter-terrorism forces in Indonesia arrested seven suspects on terrorism charges before and during Pope Francis’ visit to the country Sept. 3–6, Morning Star News reported.
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Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 15, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Primera Iglesia Bautista of Managua is among more than 90 religiously oriented civil organizations that had their legal status revoked by the Nicaraguan government last week.
Amid the turmoil and chaos in the Middle East, Iran Alive Ministries’ President Hormoz Shariat shared, “we must prepare our Christian brothers and sisters for a pivotal gospel movement in Iran.”
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