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Persecution

‘We need to love them as ourselves,’ area pastor says of Muslims after mosque attack

By Filings on Wed, 05/20/26
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“We need to be vocal and speak out about any kind of violence or racism targeting churches or any of these things, but especially there seems to be more animosity towards Jewish people and Muslims” - Baptist Press

Rejoicing in Persecution Without Romanticizing Pain

By Filings on Mon, 02/09/26
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“We should do all we can to shield people from the ravages of persecution. We should try to avoid and prevent it. We should pray against it. When God sees fit to answer those prayers, we can rest assured that he is bringing his kingdom in gentler ways.” - 9 Marks

World Watch List 2026: Christian persecution at all-time high in 15 nations

By Filings on Fri, 01/16/26
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“With 388 million Christians enduring high levels of persecution and discrimination globally, compared to 380 million in the previous reporting year, Open Doors CEO Ryan Brown said persecution is increasing in breadth and severity.” - Baptist Press

Things Today’s Global News Brings to Mind for Me–and, I Hope, for You, Too

By Filings on Tue, 01/13/26
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“For many believers around the world, life is more treacherous than most of us can imagine. Those of us who know only peace and freedom have little understanding of what others face. Ongoing war. Persistent famine. Overwhelming poverty. Growing persecution. And on and on.” - Chuck Lawless

Trump threatens Nigeria with potential military action, escalates claim of Christian persecution

By Filings on Mon, 11/03/25
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“Asked by reporters Sunday on Air Force One whether that could mean sending U.S. troops into the country, or striking Nigeria from the air, Trump was non-committal. ‘Could be,’ he said.” - RNS

Christian persecution worsens significantly in many countries, rights leaders warn

By Filings on Fri, 10/17/25
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“Thomas Schirrmacher, president of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), said at a press conference announcing the release of the ISHR 2025… that the situation of Christians in many regions has deteriorated significantly across the globe.” - CPost

Why we must teach about suffering, persecution

By Filings on Mon, 07/21/25
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“Sometimes our greatest witness is not when we’re standing on the mountaintop; it’s when we’re trusting God anyway as we go through the deepest valley. It’s finishing the race even if the cost of victory is death.” - The Baptist Paper

Murder Suspect Who Planned To ‘Crucify’ 14 Pastors Said He Targeted Them Because They Taught ‘Jesus Is God’s Only Son, and God Also’

By Filings on Mon, 06/30/25
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“Sheafe stated that his specific reason for doing so was that ‘Christian pastors are leading people into a false path by following Jesus.’” - C.Leaders

Nigeria is becoming a “mass grave” for Christians

By Filings on Tue, 06/03/25
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“According to Global Christian Relief and other human rights monitors, Nigeria remains the deadliest place in the world for Christians. In 2024 alone, more than 4,100 Christians were killed for their faith—82 percent of all Christian martyrdoms worldwide.” - Denison Forum

Remembering the Armenian Genocide

By Filings on Tue, 05/06/25
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“Last week, April 24, marked the day that Armenians across the globe commemorated the Armenian Genocide, where in 1915, between 600,000 to 1.5 million Armenians were murdered in Ottoman Turkey.” - Baptist Press

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