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Another Night of Terror in Christian Villages of Central Nigeria
Faith Facts
- At least 20 Christians were killed in a targeted raid on a village in Nigeria’s Plateau State on Thursday night
- Area residents identified the attackers as Fulani militants, part of an ongoing pattern of violence against Christian communities in central Nigeria
- The attack represents the latest incident in what many international observers describe as systematic persecution of Christians in the region
Gunmen identified by local residents as Fulani terrorists conducted a deadly raid on a Christian village in central Nigeria’s Plateau State on Thursday night, leaving at least 20 believers dead. The attack adds to the mounting toll of Christian lives lost in what has become a persistent pattern of violence targeting faith communities across the region.
Area residents reported that the armed militants struck under cover of darkness, descending upon the vulnerable community with lethal intent. The victims were followers of Christ living peacefully in their ancestral lands, now mourning yet another tragedy inflicted upon their community.
Nigeria’s Plateau State has become a focal point of religious violence in recent years, with Christian farming communities frequently bearing the brunt of attacks attributed to Fulani militants. These incidents have raised urgent concerns among international Christian advocacy groups about the safety and security of believers in the region.
The targeting of Christian villages has created a humanitarian crisis in central Nigeria, with thousands displaced from their homes and livelihoods destroyed. Many Christian leaders have called for stronger protections and accountability for those who perpetrate violence against religious minorities.
This latest massacre underscores the ongoing persecution faced by Christians in Nigeria, which has been ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for followers of Christ. International religious freedom advocates continue to call for greater attention to the plight of Nigerian Christians and meaningful action to protect vulnerable communities.
The violence in Plateau State reflects broader concerns about religious freedom and the protection of Christian minorities in regions where they face systematic targeting. Prayer and support from the global Christian community remain vital for believers enduring these trials.
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Faith Facts
- Scripture teaches that wisdom is a gift from God, not merely human achievement (Proverbs 2:6).
- Believers are called to seek discernment and understanding in times of rapid change (James 1:5).
- Technology must serve human dignity and moral responsibility, never replace them.
The world is racing ahead with artificial intelligence at a moment when traditional institutions are already strained.
Many leaders worry that the speed of development leaves little room for careful moral reflection.
“The world does not lack intelligence. It lacks time for wisdom.”
Christians have long held that true understanding comes from the fear of the Lord, not from raw computational power.
Rapid deployment of AI tools risks amplifying existing divisions rather than healing them.
“The world does not lack intelligence. It lacks time for wisdom.”
Families and churches are urged to ground new technologies in biblical principles before embracing them uncritically.
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Faith Facts
- The Rev. Jim Rigby, pastor of U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, publicly endorsed an ‘inclusive’ Bible that removes gendered references to God and eliminates titles such as ‘Son of God’ and ‘Lord.’
- Traditional Christian doctrine holds that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, a truth affirmed in Scripture and central to the historic faith of the church.
- Scripture warns against altering God’s Word, stating that ‘every word of God is pure’ (Proverbs 30:5).
The Rev. Jim Rigby, pastor of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, was recorded promoting a new translation of the Bible that removes all gendered language for God.
Rigby encouraged listeners to ‘let go of the stupid stuff’ and praised the so-called ‘Inclusive Bible’ for replacing titles such as ‘Lord’ and ‘Son of God’ with gender-neutral terms.
“Let go of the stupid stuff.”
Critics argue that such changes distort the clear teaching of Scripture and undermine the deity of Christ.
The move reflects a broader effort by progressive churches to align biblical language with modern cultural preferences rather than preserving the historic text.
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NEW: James Talarico’s longtime spiritual mentor, Rev. Jim Rigby, says his church provides copies of the “Inclusive Bible” to new members.
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Faith Facts
- Scripture teaches that honest scales and balances are from the Lord, and dishonest weights are an abomination to Him.
- Christian voters are called to seek leaders who uphold integrity and reject schemes that undermine fair elections.
- Proverbs 29:2 reminds believers that when the righteous thrive, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
A Texas Democrat political action committee has dismissed an organizer after undercover footage showed him describing $25 payments to citizens for attending a one-hour anti-Republican Zoom class.
The organizer referred to the payments as “a roundabout way of paying people for their votes,” raising serious questions about the legality and ethics of the practice.
Conservative watchdogs argue that such tactics erode public trust in the democratic process and violate the principle of free and fair elections that Americans hold dear.
“A roundabout way of paying people for their votes.”
Faith-based leaders in the Lone Star State are calling for full transparency and swift investigation, insisting that Christian citizens deserve elections free from financial inducements.
The incident underscores the need for vigilance among voters who value traditional principles of honesty and accountability in government.
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