Faith Facts

• Opposition surges as six times more MSPs speak against assisted suicide bill.
• Conservative leader Russell Findlay switches vote, citing excessive risks to vulnerable.
• Church leaders decry lack of conscience clauses threatening faith-based care homes.

Scotland nears tight vote on assisted suicide March 17, with support reportedly fading fast. Critics highlight coercion dangers for vulnerable and inevitable eligibility expansion seen elsewhere.

Right To Life UK analysis reveals overwhelming stage 3 debate opposition from MSPs.

“On Monday, Russell Findlay joined two other MSPs who had previously supported the Bill in announcing that he would be opposing it,” said commentator Lois McLatchie Miller.

“They made it resoundingly clear that this Bill is not safe and Scotland should not risk it.”

Medical experts and church heads voice safety and moral objections to legalization.

The Catholic Church urges MSPs to reject the measure after failed conscience amendments.

“Every organisation has guiding values that shape its mission and practice,” stated Bishop John Keenan.

“The Bishops’ Conference urges the Scottish Government and MSPs to recognise and respect institutional conscience rights.”

Pray Scotland’s leaders uphold God’s gift of life, safeguarding family and freedom from deadly deception.

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Faith Facts

• The Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) celebrates its 50th anniversary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, under the theme “Future Ready, Mission Faithful.”
• Rapid church growth across Africa outpaces theological training, leaving many pastors without formal education.
• ACTEA promotes accreditation, modular programs, online learning, and church partnerships to equip biblically grounded leaders.

The General Assembly unites educators from 31 countries, including Association of Evangelicals in Africa leaders, to address cultural shifts, technology, and ministry demands.

This milestone honors ACTEA’s 1976 founding to ensure evangelical institutions uphold high standards amid continent-wide revival.

“Church growth in Africa has been phenomenal, but theological education has not grown at the same pace,” Tarus said.

“The challenge is how to train enough leaders while maintaining strong theological standards.”

“The church in Africa needs leaders who are both spiritually grounded and theologically equipped,” he said.

Join in prayer for ACTEA’s vision to fortify Africa’s church with Scripture-faithful pastors advancing God’s kingdom.

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Faith Facts

• RSP’s victory crushed the Rastriya Prajatantra Party from 14 seats to one, shielding Nepal’s secular constitution.
• Pastors report Lamichhane’s Home Ministry halted Christian trainings; Shah banned Christmas trees as mayor.
• Demands include church registration, burial grounds, dismissed false cases, and equal state support for Christian communities.

Nepal’s believers express guarded optimism following the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s electoral triumph.

They see it as ousting Hindu nationalists while seeking true religious liberty rooted in God’s justice.

Church leaders urge prayerful vigilance over RSP figures like Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah.

Their past statements opposed Christian gatherings and festivities, yet young parliamentarians offer hope for gospel freedom.

“We still have to ‘wait and see,’”

said Manoj Pradhananga of National Christian Fellowship.

“RSP has not spoken much about religious freedom… We can be hopeful but not certain.”

As Scripture calls us to pray for leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-2), Nepal’s faithful seek equal rights, protection from Hindu influences, and freedom to proclaim Christ.

Constitutional ambiguities favor majority faiths, yet believers trust God for equitable laws ending conversion misuse.

Join in prayer for this new government to uphold biblical freedoms, defending vulnerable families and churches in Nepal.

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