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The Bible’s Accuracy Vindicated…Again

Sometimes the Bible offers an insight that sheds further light on an unsolved question of science. That seems to be the case with the Assyrian destruction of Lachish in 701 B.C., an event recorded in 2 Kings 18:13. The accurate biblical accounting of this event has provided scientists with a reliable anchor from which to better answer two tricky dilemmas: one having to do with geophysics and the other with archeology. In the words of one archeologist and Jewish scholar, “[It] may be clearly stated categorically that no archeological discovery has ever controverted a single Biblical reference.” Yet, “scores of archeological findings have been made which confirm in clear outline or exact detail historical statements in the Bible.”

—ChristianHeadlines.com

More than 4,000 Pastors Protest Against Canadian Law

Thousands of churches across Canada and the U.S. raised alarm about the scope of new Canadian “conversion therapy” law that describes biblical morality as a “myth.” Thousands of pastors have now devoted a sermon on affirming biblical, sexual morality in response to this law which effectively criminalizes such teachings. The law describes as a “myth” the biblical belief that heterosexuality is preferable. Counseling that does not align now carries a potential five-year jail sentence, and could even encompass private conversations. Pastors believe the scope of the new law could open the door to religious persecution. The pastor in the U.S. leading the protest against this law said “[We will be] faithful to the Bible. And that’s what’s already leading to laws made against doing what we are commanded to do in Scripture, which is to confront that sin. And that’s just going to escalate.” He sees trends already manifesting in the United States. “I think it’s reached a level there in Canada that it hasn’t yet reached here, but it’s coming,” he said, “It’s coming fast.”

—FoxNews.com

Excessive Punishment for Chinese Bookseller

An online bookseller in Zhejiang province, China, lost his appeal against the seven-year prison sentence and fine of 200,000 yuan (approximately $31,600) imposed in 2020 for “illegal business operation.” His lawyer provided sufficient evidence to prove excessive punishment and they were optimistic about the appeal. The court dismissed the appeal and upheld the sentence, however, leaving the bookseller where he has been held since September 2019. His online bookshop had sold more than 20,000 books (mostly Bibles and other Christian books). Police used the bookshop’s records to contact buyers across China and more than eight hundred books were confiscated..

—ChurchInChains.ie

Attack in Camaroon Leaves Christians Barbarically Wounded

The sun had set, and families in a tiny village in northern Cameroon were ending their day when Boko Haram militants stormed the area. This was the second Boko Haram attack on the small village in less than a week. During the attack, militants chased away members of the village’s vigilante group and took eight women hostage. Before releasing some of them (it’s not clear if all have been released), Boko Haram militants barbarically cut off their ears. The women are currently receiving medical care. Much prayer is needed in this situation—prayer for healing for these women who have suffered beyond comprehension for their Christian faith—prayer for peace in Africa where attacks and the threat of attack by Islamic extremists continue in almost daily occurrences against the church.

—OpenDoorsUSA.com

Former Mosque Leader Beaten for Faith in Christ

A former mosque leader in eastern Uganda who converted to Christianity was hospitalized with injuries after Muslim relatives beat him. He lost a large amount of blood and was critically ill. He had not returned home since leaving Islam in 2016. Relatives had long sent him messages urging him to return to tend to a portion of land supposedly allocated to him, he said. He had been reluctant to go back home but decided to do so. “I was shocked to receive a cold reception and slept without food, only to be attacked and beaten badly in the morning by my brother and my uncle,” he said. “My uncle said that the family spent a lot of money training me as a Muslim teacher and that I have caused a lot of shame to the family and Muslims at large,” he said. His screams brought police and neighbors who rescued him.

—ChristianHeadlines.com

Hindu Nationalists Stop Christmas Services in Northern India

At least ten cases of aggression in Haryana state stopped Christmas celebrations for hundreds of Christians. A Christian leader in Haryana state said a team formed to help distressed Christians was exhausted by calls from church goers attacked on Christmas Day. They received reports from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. In one attack on a Christmas service, Hindu extremists, brandishing wooden batons and stones, assaulted a seventy-three-year-old pastor and seriously wounded his son. Sources asserted that the Hindu nationalists’ aim was very clear—halting Christmas celebrations throughout the state—and Christian leaders said police did little to stop them. “They were extremely wellplanned attacks. In many cases, when we spoke to the higher police officers, they straightforward told us, ‘Do whatever you can, don’t call us for help—we have official pressure on us.’”

—MorningStarNews.org

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