Faith Facts

• Christians in Pakistan endure ongoing threats of forced conversion under pressure from local authorities and extremist groups.
• Religious freedom remains a fundamental human right rooted in Scripture and protected by God-given conscience.
• Prayer and advocacy for persecuted believers strengthen the global body of Christ.

Forced conversion remains a serious and recurring problem throughout Pakistan, where minorities face daily pressure to abandon their faith.

Reports of coercion targeting young Christians continue to surface from multiple provinces, raising alarms among families and church leaders alike.

Parents and pastors describe threats, social isolation, and sometimes physical intimidation used to compel minors to recite Islamic declarations.

“We have seen children as young as fourteen taken from their homes and told they must convert or face consequences,”

“The authorities often look the other way when these cases involve influential families or local religious leaders,”

Christian communities across the country respond by strengthening prayer networks and urging international attention to these violations of conscience.

Believers remind one another that God sees every injustice and promises justice for the oppressed.

Advocates call on fellow Christians worldwide to intercede for protection and courage for those facing coercion.

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Faith Facts

• The petition demands the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally following her decision to honor a Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden.
• The award was given on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks that killed nearly three thousand Americans.
• Thousands of Anglicans and concerned citizens have signed the petition calling for accountability and renewed commitment to traditional Christian values.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, presented an award to a Muslim cleric who publicly praised Osama bin Laden on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The decision has sparked widespread outrage among Anglicans and conservative Christians across the United States and Britain.

A petition demanding her immediate resignation has quickly gained thousands of signatures. Supporters argue the award dishonors the memory of the victims and undermines the Church’s witness in a time of moral confusion.

“The timing and nature of this award represent a profound failure of leadership,” one petition organizer stated. “The Church must stand clearly against terrorism and for the values that built Western civilization.”

Many signers expressed concern that the gesture reflects a broader drift away from historic Christian teaching. They believe the Church should prioritize truth, national security, and the protection of innocent life rather than gestures of political correctness.

Critics also noted that honoring a cleric who praised the architect of the 9/11 attacks sends the wrong message to the faithful and to the watching world. The petition continues to gather support as more Anglicans and conservative Christians voice their objections.

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Faith Facts

• Rev. Jim Rigby, longtime pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, has publicly questioned the historical reality of the Resurrection.
• Rigby has described the Lord’s Supper as akin to breastfeeding from a Gnostic goddess in resurfaced sermons.
• James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, has identified Rigby as his spiritual mentor.

Resurfaced sermons from Rev. Jim Rigby reveal teachings that challenge core Christian doctrines and frame the sacrament of Communion in unconventional terms.

The Presbyterian Church (USA) pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin has described the Lord’s Supper as “breastfeeding from a Gnostic goddess.”

Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s pastor (PCUSA) preaches during his Easter sermon that Jesus NEVER rose bodily from the dead and that he does NOT believe in a literal resurrection. pic.twitter.com/Z6ZH7hMJXg

— Protestia (@Protestia) September 21, 2026

In a shocking clip, James Talarico’s pastor interprets Communion through ancient divine-feminine and mother-goddess imagery, claiming that eating the divine represents breastfeeding:

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Rev. Rigby has also questioned whether the Resurrection of Jesus Christ occurred as a historical event.

James Talarico, a Democratic candidate running for U.S. Senate, has publicly acknowledged Rigby as his spiritual mentor and pastor.

The comments, originally delivered in church settings, have drawn renewed attention as Talarico campaigns for higher office.

Critics argue that such teachings depart from historic Christian orthodoxy and the plain teaching of Scripture.

Supporters of traditional Christian doctrine maintain that the bodily Resurrection of Jesus is central to the faith and essential to the gospel message.

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