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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 warns against creating images that could lead to idolatry, as seen in the account of the golden calf in Exodus 32.
- The Bible teaches that God alone deserves worship, and any object resembling a pagan deity raises serious spiritual concerns.
- Christian leaders have long called for vigilance against cultural influences that could subtly compromise faithfulness to biblical truth.
A senior official in the Trump administration has reportedly raised concerns about plans to display a bull statue at an international exhibition, citing its resemblance to the golden calf condemned in the book of Exodus.
The official expressed worry that the statue could be interpreted as honoring a Canaanite deity rather than serving as a neutral cultural artifact.
“We should not be participating in something that could be seen as promoting idolatry,” the official stated, according to reports.
Critics of the exhibit argue that such displays risk normalizing symbols once associated with pagan worship, especially at a time when many Americans are seeking to reaffirm biblical values in public life.
Supporters of the display claim the statue is merely artistic and historical, but faith-based observers remain unconvinced that context alone removes the spiritual implications.
Concerned believers point to Exodus 20:3-5, which commands, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me,” as a clear reminder that God’s people must avoid anything that could lead to misplaced reverence.
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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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