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Europe’s Believers Confront Growing Shadows of Persecution – Where Is God’s Light Shinning Brightest?
Faith Facts
- German police searched Cologne Cathedral with sniffer dogs after Islamist attack warnings for New Year’s Eve.
- Europe recorded over 760 anti-Christian hate crimes and 2,211 violent incidents in 2024.
- Nearly 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution, with 5,000 killed for their faith last year.
Experts warned at the United Nations Human Rights Council of rising anti-Christian violence and legal pressures in Europe, urging stronger protections for religious freedom.
This came during a Geneva side event titled “Standing with Persecuted Christians, Defending the Faith and Christian Values.”
Anja Tang of the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe noted growing legal actions against believers.
“Several European governments have targeted individuals through criminal procedures for peacefully expressing their religious beliefs,” Tang said.
Incidents include the jihadist killing of Assyrian Christian Aushur Sarnaya in France and proceedings against Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen for citing the Bible.
Speakers highlighted restrictions on prayer, baptisms, school expressions, and church autonomy, tying them to assaults on God-given rights.
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero stressed states’ duty to safeguard public faith practice, condemning impunity as a grave threat.
“Christians do not and should not stand alone,” said UN Special Rapporteur Nazila Ghanea.
Hungary’s Hungary Helps program aids persecuted communities, exemplifying patriotic defense of Christian values.
Believers must pray fervently and advocate boldly, upholding Biblical mandates to protect the flock and cherish freedom as a divine endowment.
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Faith Facts
- Christian leaders warn the new anti-Muslim hostility definition threatens Gospel preaching and free speech rooted in Biblical truth.
- Tim Dieppe argues it breaches equality laws by granting Islam special protections denied to Christianity.
- David Robertson foresees prosecution for sharing Christ’s love under this veiled blasphemy code.
Faith advocates express alarm over the UK government’s new definition of “anti-Muslim hostility,” rebranded from Islamophobia, fearing it stifles criticism of Islam while safeguarding evangelism.
Representatives from various faiths, including Islam, previously urged abandoning the plans to protect free expression aligned with Christian liberty.
“I can see a day coming in the not-too-distant future when … writers like me will be prosecuted under the Islamophobia blasphemy law for spreading hate against Muslims. But preaching Christ and his word is not hatred, nor is it any kind of phobia. It is Christian love,” said evangelical leader David Robertson.
The definition targets intentional criminal acts, prejudicial stereotyping, and discrimination against Muslims, yet critics say its vague wording inhibits vital public discourse on faith and security.
Christian commentator Adrian Hilton notes that warning about Muslim bloc voting or declaring Mohammed a false prophet could be deemed harassment, endangering examination of issues like rape gangs.
Government assurances claim no threat to free speech, but Jonathan Hall KC warns loose language will inhibit discussions on pressing matters.
Conservative MPs Nick Timothy and Claire Coutinho decry it as a betrayal, arguing it hinders scrutiny of grooming gangs, FGM, and terrorism while fostering division over equal justice under God’s law.
Stand firm for Biblical freedoms—share this to defend preaching Christ and patriotically uphold truth against encroaching blasphemy codes.
Faith Facts
- Mullin’s undefeated MMA fighter past reflects biblical courage like David’s to confront threats from Russia, China, and Iran.
- His tireless focus on border security will shield American families from migrant crime and deadly drug trafficking.
- With Republican Senate majority and Democrat Fetterman's support, confirmation advances godly values and national sovereignty.
President Donald Trump has nominated Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to serve as secretary of Homeland Security effective March 31.
He will replace Kristi Noem, who moves to special envoy for The Shield of the Americas.
“Trump hailed Mullin on Truth Social as embodying the wisdom and courage needed for an America First agenda that protects families and freedom.”
As believers, pray for leaders like Mullin.
Pray for those who defend our God-given rights to life, family, and liberty.
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Faith Under Fire: Emerging Threat to Biblical Free Speech Challenges Christians to Stand Strong
Faith Facts
- House of Lords debates amendments to scrap non-crime hate incidents in Crime and Policing Bill.
- Lord Young’s bold proposal abolishes NCHI recording, deletes historic records, bars them from DBS checks.
- 13,200 NCHIs logged yearly, ensnaring vicars, doctors, even children, chilling Gospel proclamation.
Peers face a pivotal vote to end non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) that threaten free speech rooted in biblical truth.
Critics decry their chilling effect, as unproven complaints stain innocent lives and hinder Christian witness.
Scottish pastor Angus Cameron endured wrongful arrest over a ‘hate-crime’ despite no offense, facing a permanent NCHI log.
He won £5,500 compensation plus £9,400 costs through The Christian Institute’s support.
Government concedes NCHI system ‘not fit for purpose,’ launching review for stronger speech safeguards.
Simon Calvert, Deputy Director at The Christian Institute, urges total abolition.
“It’s shocking to think that for years we’ve had a system where Police have been able to record unproven, politically motivated complaints against Christians and others.”
“These malicious allegations of being ‘hateful’ could seriously impact a person’s career prospects.”
“It’s Orwellian and it’s way past time not only for that system to be abolished but for all of the erroneous information held against innocent people to be deleted.”
“The House of Lords has an opportunity to get rid of non-crime hate incident once and for all and I hope they take it.”
Pray fervently for peers to champion faith, family freedoms—abolish these ungodly records now!
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