An Australian farmer's gift to the world
One farmer’s dogged persistence and a resolute faith in God successfully brought back forest to over 6 million hectares in West Africa. Now more than 240 million trees can be attributed to his efforts.
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Anglican head warns Christians not to associate with far-right groups, condemns use of Christian imagery in UK riots
By Chris Eyte EuropeThe Archbishop of Canterbury warned Christians not to join far right groups after protests by extremists espousing faith imagery led to violent riots across the U.K. Writing in the left-leaning British newspaper the Guardian, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, head of the Anglican Communion, criticized the widely reported riots as “wrong”, “criminal” and needing to be controlled. He voiced his concerns about right wing groups referencing the Christian faith, even using icons during the lawlessness, as
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Global survey reveals religion, prayer most important in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, least important in Western countries
Europeans are least likely to say that religion is very important in their lives, compared to other parts of the world, and only 42 percent of Americans claim that religion is personally crucial to them. Other parts of the world responded more affirmingly on the importance of religion, specifically within sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. The picture was less clear in South and Southeast Asia, compared to the polarized views in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
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Christian worship services in Nigeria canceled following curfews in several States
The imposition of curfews in some states in Northern Nigeria has adversely affected Sunday worship and mid-week services, Christian leaders say. State authorities imposed curfews in major cities such as Jos, Kaduna, Zaria, Gusau, Dutse, Kano, Minna, and Damaturu, following the week-long cost of living nationwide protests that had been called by the civil society from August 1.
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Wisely working within creative access nations
By JI YajieWhen living in restrictive social environments Christians should not simply rely on traditional means to evangelize non-believers. Rather, we need to innovate creative ways to convey our message. Ways derived from the Bible and adapted to wider society through our words and actions.
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Canadian evangelical body continues fight to reverse euthanasia laws: 'fundamentally devalues human life'
By Chris EyteA leading evangelical organization in Canada is continuing to oppose the country’s euthanasia laws, which have seen thousands of legalized medically assisted deaths since 2016 and are on the verge of being expanded further. “People in vulnerable situations are ending their lives via MAiD because they feel they have no other choice – and some are pressured to do so,” stated the EFC.
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Fiji Olympic athletes’ hymns captivate Olympic Village
By CDI StaffThe harmonic singing of hymns by Fiji's Olympic athletes, coaches, and staff during their worship gatherings in Paris' Olympic Village has captured hearts worldwide, going viral on social media. Australian water polo player Matilda Kearns, who was housed near the Oceania teams' building, shared the moving scenes on Instagram, showing the Fijian athletes gathered in worship on a Sunday afternoon.
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Archaelogists uncover quarry stones used in construction of road where Jesus and his disciples walked
By Chris EyteFollowing earlier reports that excavations have uncovered a large limestone stone quarry, it has now been revealed that some slabs were likely taken to build a road used by Jesus and his disciples 2,000 years ago and in building projects commanded by King Herod the Great and his descendants, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
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Click farms and online deception: are you an unwitting accomplice?
In an intricate tapestry of the digital world, a sinister operation has woven itself into the fabric - the click farm. This clandestine industry, fueled by an insatiable appetite for online validation, has created a shadow economy built on deception and exploitation. We can be complicit.
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Evangelical leaders applaud UK people's gospel-like 'Refugees Welcome' message in response to riots
By Chris EyteCounter protestors gathered en masse across England yesterday (Aug. 6), taking a public stand against far-right extremist riots. Many created human shields outside asylum centers and held placards daubed with a simple message: “Refugees Welcome.” Christian leaders in the U.K. and beyond applauded the gospel-like response.
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Swiss evangelicals lambast 'Tesla of death' invention for assisted suicide: 'life is a gift from God'
By Chris EyteA leading evangelical body in Switzerland has lambasted the creation of the Sarco pod as the latest invention to assist people choosing to die – as the first person to use the suicide chamber is reported missing after concerns emerged about her mental health. SEA spokeswoman Daniela Baumann said. “For us, man is the administrator and not the owner of life: life is a gift from God and man has no right of disposal over it.”
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WEA General Assembly Organizing Committee launched with thanksgiving service and press conference in Seoul, Korea
The Organizing Committee for the 2025 World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) Seoul General Assembly, which will be co-chaired by Rev. Junghyun John Oh and Rev. Younghoon Lee was launched on Friday (Nov. 15th). The thanksgiving service, held at the CCMM Building in Yeouido, Seoul, was led by Pastor Seok-soon Im, President of the Korea Evangelical Fellowship.
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