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The Vatican Surrenders to China

January 22, 2019January 22, 2019 Randolph Jason

The Vatican Surrenders to China by Lawrence A. Franklin – Gatestone Institute The Vatican may learn the hard way that the Communist Chinese government does not honor its agreements. Beijing may attempt to extort even more concessions from the Vatican, just as the Chinese regime demands ever more surrender of sovereignty from western companies that do business in China. It is also highly dubious that the Vatican will purchase peace by this pact: the regime will continue to persecute the Church. If the Communist regime is true to form, thousands more crosses will…

Historic Eastern Christianity: An Uncertain Future

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Randolph Jason

Historic Eastern Christianity: An Uncertain Future by Elias Samo – Strategic-Culture The survival of historic Eastern Christianity has never been as urgent as it is today. Christianity saw its beginning in Greater Syria which was subdivided by France and Britain after WWI into modern day Syria, Lebanon, Palestian/Israel and Jordan. The land that housed, nurtured and spread the teachings of Jesus Christ for over two millenniums, now threatens children of that faith. The survival of historic Eastern Christianity, particularly in Syria, is critical for several reasons: Greater Syria is the…

In China, they’re closing churches, jailing pastors – and even rewriting scripture

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 Randolph Jason

In China, they’re closing churches, jailing pastors – and even rewriting scripture Lily Kuo in Chengdu – The Guardian China’s Communist party is intensifying religious persecution as Christianity’s popularity grows. A new state translation of the Bible will establish a ‘correct understanding’ of the text In late October, the pastor of one of China’s best-known underground churches asked this of his congregation: had they successfully spread the gospel throughout their city? “If tomorrow morning the Early Rain Covenant Church suddenly disappeared from the city of Chengdu, if each of us…

“No more prayers in this place, or else you’ll all die”: Muslims screaming “Allahu akbar” destroy church

January 21, 2019January 20, 2019 Randolph Jason

“No more prayers in this place, or else you’ll all die”: Muslims screaming “Allahu akbar” destroy church by Pamela Geller – Geller Report GNN Note – There place of worship reminds me of something like the first century Christians must have been using. #### Uganda is around 75% Christian, but Muslims form a majority in some areas, and Christians there live in a hostile environment. And of course, it is universal in Islam that leaving the religion is punishable by death. So of course they’re attacking this church, which has many…

Report: Global persecution of Christians on the rise (Video)

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 Randolph Jason

Report: Global persecution of Christians on the rise Video – ENN / EWTN According to a new report by Open Doors USA, there’s a dramatic increase in Christian persecution around the world. Correspondent Wyatt Goolsby reports from the State Department. Video Source

Worst 50 places for Christians ranked in 2019 World Watch List: India in top 10 for first time

January 18, 2019January 17, 2019 Randolph Jason

Worst 50 places for Christians ranked in 2019 World Watch List: India in top 10 for first time By Stoyan Zaimov – Christian Post Open Doors USA has published its 2019 World Watch List of the top 50 countries in the world where Christians face the most extreme persecution for their faith. While many of the top 10 countries listed this year were also on 2018’s list, a significant addition was India, due to the rise in Hindu radical attacks on Christians. “The world’s two most highly populated countries rise on the World Watch List.…

The Danger Within: Border Patrol Is Turning America Into a Constitution-Free Zone

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 Randolph Jason

The Danger Within: Border Patrol Is Turning America Into a Constitution-Free Zone By John W. Whitehead for Rutherford “Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.”— William Pitt How far would you really go to secure the nation’s borders against illegal aliens? Would you give the government limitless amounts of money to fight yet another endless war? Surround the entire country with concrete walls and barbed wire? Empower border police to do whatever it takes to…

Arab Christians clash violently with police in Haifa over ‘McJesus’ sculpture!

January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 Randolph Jason

Arab Christians clash violently with police in Haifa over ‘McJesus’ sculpture! by surley Diqus GNN Note – More programming by corporate media outlets to teach people to hate Christ, Christians and Christianity. Can you imagine the backlash if this were another, say more middle-eastern flavored, religion? WOW! #### R&I with a blessing eNVy Arab Christian protesters clashed with police on Friday as they tried to force their way into the Haifa Museum of Art and tear down this work Hundreds of Arab Christian demonstrators clashed with police in Haifa on…