Health and drugs authorities in Italy approved the use of the abortion drug RU486 late Thursday after years of debate.
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The number of people going hungry every day has hit a historic high of 1 billion, or more precisely 1.02 billion, according to the U.N. World Food Program.
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A House subcommittee approved a bill on Thursday that would extend health and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
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Traditional marriage supporters in Maine submitted petitions containing 100,000 signatures in hopes of overturning the state’s new same-sex marriage law.
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Chinese health officials reported Thursday that compared to 20 million births, more than 13 million abortions are performed each year in China.
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I consulted with hundreds of churches. Much to my dismay, I discovered that this reality blindness was common
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A group of Hispanic pastors from Florida released an open letter to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pleading against adopting changes to the denomination’s positions on homosexuality.
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An anti-abortion amendment to controversial health care bill was voted down late Thursday just hours after it had received approval.
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Thousands of Muslims raided a Christian village in the Punjab province of Pakistan Thursday, destroying around 60 houses and two churches, according local sources.
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“Stimulus” funds awarded to the National Endowment for the Arts may be being used to produce pornographic material. [Editor's note: This story contains descriptions that some may find offensive.]
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Nigeria (MNN) — Nigeria continues to route Islamic militants out of the north, but the fighting has displaced thousands. There are some conflicting reports over the nature of the fighting and whether or not it is sectarian. Evangelist Sammy Tippit has trained church leaders in Nigeria and still has ties to those he worked with. When asked if he thought believers were the initial target of the violence, he said, “I think that what is taking place right now is aimed at more than the Christians. The Christians are part of what’s happening, but it’s aimed at the government as well–at the institutions, because this particular group is really wanting Nigeria to be a Muslim country.” Tippit urges believers to follow the way of Christ because the extremists “are really intent on crushing any kind of Christian movement in those states, and in those areas especially in northern Nigeria. We need to pray for God to intervene, for God to change the hearts of those who are intent on doing evil.” Tippit says this time is a challenge to ministry. “When there is persecution, it doesn’t hurt the church: it strengthens the church. When believers are scattered, then they plant churches in new locations, and the church actually grows.”
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International (MNN) — The number of people going hungry everyday has reached one billion for the first time in recorded history, according to Food for the Hungry. World leaders discussed spending 20 billion dollars in the next three years to confront the issue. However, they agree the ultimate goal is to get farmers in each country on their feet and providing enough crops. Until then, these people must be fed. To give to Food for the Hungry or sponsor a child, visit our Web site and select “Mission Groups.”
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United Arab Emirates (MNN) — As jobs are lost due to the economic downturn, migrant workers in the United Arab Emirates are finding hope in Jesus Christ. Malcolm of Faith Comes By Hearing says pastors are using audio Bibles to reach both the employed and the unemployed. “Nobody has really taken the time to spend with them, to share with them. Bible Society pastors are dealing with the workers that have lost their jobs and lost the roof over their heads. They’re showing Christ’s love to them not only physically, but spiritually, and they’re getting remarkable results.” Pray that the outreach will have an impact far beyond the UAE, as workers return to their home countries in South Asia. “The key thing is that when those guys are to the point where they can return to their home countries, they’re taking their new-found faith with them. And they’re taking it with an excitement and exuberance. They want to go back and share with their villages and their families.”
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Vietnam (MNN) — Because of recent riots in Urumqi, China, a short-term mission trip there has been rerouted to Vietnam. Buckner International had planned to send a team to China August 30 - September 9. However, with over 150 killed in the riots, Buckner realized the area was unsafe. Instead, the individuals who are registered can fly to Vietnam, or they can receive a refund. This will be Buckner’s first trip to Vietnam. Pray for the teams eyes to be opened to needs of this area.
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Slovakia (MNN) — Only a few thousand evangelical believers live in Slovakia, where Greater Europe Mission missionaries train youth leaders. Linda Shattuck says there’s an opening for the Gospel, and more workers are needed. “In the last 10 years, Slovakia has gone through the changes that the United States has gone through since the 1920s. In a short amount of time, their whole society has turned upside down. They used to be a communist country, and now they’re becoming more capitalistic, and there’s been a void. People are really seeking.” Shattuck requested prayer for more cooperation between evangelical denominations in Slovakia, as well as for courage for Christians who face opposition to the Gospel. “Pray that they would be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, but also bold and not afraid that their friends are going to think badly of them or that they might be penalized at work.”
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The National Taxpayers Union is blasting House Democrats for already failing to adhere to their recently enacted “pay as you go” budget rules.
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In a dramatic reversal, an pro-life amendment to a health overhaul bill was voted down in a House committee late Thursday night. The measure had passed the panel just hours earlier.
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