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Eight Christians Slaughtered as Terror Campaign Intensifies in Nigeria
Faith Facts
- Eight Christians were killed by Fulani terrorists in Nigeria’s Plateau state between April 3 and April 11
- One district was attacked twice in a matter of days, showing the escalating boldness of the attackers
- These murders are part of an ongoing campaign of terror targeting Christian communities in central Nigeria
Believers in Nigeria’s Plateau state are once again mourning their dead after a wave of brutal attacks left eight Christians slain in just over a week. The violence, carried out by Fulani terrorists between April 3 and April 11, underscores the relentless persecution facing Nigerian Christians—a crisis that continues to receive insufficient attention from the international community.
In a particularly disturbing development, three victims were killed in a district that had already been terrorized just days earlier. The return attack demonstrates the emboldened nature of these radical groups and the vulnerability of Christian communities who find themselves repeatedly targeted with impunity.
The Fulani herdsmen, increasingly radicalized and armed, have transformed from nomadic cattle herders into one of the deadliest terrorist threats to Christians in Africa. Their attacks follow a familiar and horrific pattern: sudden raids on Christian villages, burning of homes and churches, and the murder of believers who refuse to flee their ancestral lands.
Plateau state, located in Nigeria’s volatile Middle Belt region, sits at the crossroads of the country’s predominantly Muslim north and Christian south. This geographic position has made it a flashpoint for religious violence, with Christian farming communities facing repeated assaults from Fulani militants seeking to drive them from their land.
The Nigerian government’s response to these attacks has been widely criticized as inadequate. Despite repeated calls from Christian leaders and human rights organizations for meaningful protection, the violence continues unabated. Many Nigerian Christians believe their government has failed to prioritize their safety or hold perpetrators accountable.
These April attacks represent only the latest chapter in a long-running genocide against Nigerian Christians. Thousands have been killed in recent years, with entire villages destroyed and Christian populations displaced. The pattern of violence has led many international observers to describe the situation as ethnic and religious cleansing.
American Christians have a moral obligation to stand with their persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria. Too often, the mainstream media ignores these atrocities, leaving believers in the dark about the suffering of fellow Christians around the world. Prayer, advocacy, and pressure on our government to take action are all essential responses to this ongoing crisis.
The courage of Nigerian Christians who remain faithful despite facing death is a powerful testimony to the strength of true faith. While many have been forced to flee, countless others refuse to abandon their homes and communities, trusting in God’s protection even as they bury their loved ones.
This persecution should serve as a sobering reminder that religious freedom is not guaranteed anywhere in the world—and that the global church must remain vigilant in defending the rights of believers to worship without fear. The blood of martyrs in Nigeria cries out for justice and demands our attention.
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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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Faith Facts
- Brad Pitt publicly acknowledged the profound spiritual and psychological toll that military service takes on service members.
- The actor emphasized sacrificial love as a sustaining force through trauma and hardship.
- Christian conservatives affirm that true strength comes from faith, family, and the willingness to lay down one’s life for others.
Brad Pitt presented his new survival drama Heart of the Beast at its red carpet premiere, describing the film as a tribute to the men and women who serve in uniform. He noted that military personnel risk more than physical harm, stating they put their “psyches” and “souls” on the line.
The actor explained that the story also explores how sacrificial love can anchor individuals through deep trauma and adversity.
“Heart of the Beast” shows the cost of military service, sacrificial love.
Christian viewers will recognize the biblical principle that greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
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