US Branch Splits from Open Doors International
Open Doors USA is now Global Christian Relief, but there is little indication of what led to the break.
The Light Force of God’s Smuggler: Arab Christians Mourn Brother Andrew
Leaders gathered at Middle East evangelical meeting recall his conversations and books that shaped their ministries.
Stop Praying for Persecuted Christians Only
We don’t demonstrate such exclusionary self-focus in other ministry spheres. Opening our aperture is biblical and aids our advocacy.
Will US List Nigeria Again After Latest Religious Freedom Report?
Secretary Blinken warns Nigeria, Afghanistan, and other nations with unchecked violations, while USCIRF recommends additional countries of particular concern.
Anglican Division over Scripture and Sexuality Heads South
After Lambeth conference steers bishops to agree to disagree on LGBT clergy and marriages, African conservatives chart a new course.
US Senate Confirms Rashad Hussain as First Muslim Religious Freedom Ambassador
(UPDATE) Bipartisan vote of 85–5 installs Biden nominee championed by many Christian IRF advocates.
Boycott China’s Winter Olympics? Many American Christians Agree
Pew survey finds majority of evangelicals and Catholics support US diplomatic boycott. Religious freedom advocates want ordinary believers to abstain also.
Nigeria Removed, Russia Added to US State Department’s Religious Persecution List
USCIRF “appalled” at “unexplainable” Nigeria decision, “welcomes” Russia and Taliban inclusion, and wishes India, Syria, and Vietnam were also named and shamed.
Summit Produces a ‘Pentecost’ Moment for International Religious Freedom
First IRF summit led by civilians not governments pulls off bipartisan participation as attendees welcome news on next ambassador.
Should Christians Kill Animals for Sport?
A new book presents a range of arguments on the moral legitimacy of hunting.