Current Events

Christian Clinics Continue Post-Abortion Care in States with Bans

Some women who travel out of state for the procedure still rely on local pro-life pregnancy centers for support in the aftermath. “We’ve seen an increase in women coming back with a lot of needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual,” said the vice president of a pro-life agency. Thirteen states have effectively banned abortion, prompting some companies to begin paying travel for employees for out-of-state abortions. Among those companies are Starbucks, Amazon, Disney, and Meta (Facebook). The California governor’s reelection campaign purchased billboard space in other conservative states this month inviting women to travel to California for abortions! Pro-lifers are asking whether the situation opens a need for a new ministry. There is definitely a need for more healthcare as abortion clinics are not following up with out-of-state patients for aftercare.

—ChristianityToday.com

Killing of Christians at Epidemic Levels in Nigeria

Suspected Fulani herdsmen killed two Christians in Plateau state on September 25, a day after Islamic State terrorists allegedly killed two others in the city of Kano. These killings followed a September 18 bomb attack on a Christian-owned business in Taraba state. Three Christians were in the shop at the time, and although injured and hospitalized, no life was lost in this incident which was the fourth such attack in eight months. Many more incidents and deaths have occurred in the past months. According to the Open Doors’ 2022 World Watch List report, Nigeria led the world in Christians killed for their faith last year at 4,650, up from 3,530 the previous year.

—ChristianToday.com

Taliban Behead Afghan Christian

Despite always saying otherwise the Taliban have shown their true colors. The International Christian Concern organization reported on a video from Afghanistan that showed the brutal beheading of a Christian man by the Taliban. Words cannot express how sickening and evil this was. The report said, “We expect this type of persecution to continue as the Taliban show their true despicable colors.… Please keep our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East in prayer that they would courageously share their faith. Pray also for their oppressors—radical Muslims—that they would trust in Jesus. With your help, we continue to fight for and rescue Christians in Afghanistan and beyond.”

—Persecution.org

Church in Indonesia Attacked

Many have condemned an attack on a Pentecostal church in Indonesia on October 7. The attack was carried out by an unknown person. Police have been asked to immediately investigate this terror act so as not to cause fear and unrest among the people of the city, especially Christians. The perpetrator came to the church by motorbike. He opened the gate and entered the courtyard while shouting. He broke the glass and the headlight of the pastor’s car; he kicked the trash can and broke the window of the pastor’s residence before fleeing. Police are investigating.

—Persecution.org

Pastor and Wife in Ukraine Abducted

On September 23 the pastor of an Evangelical church in Mariupol and his wife were taken away from their home by men in military uniform and masks. There are growing concerns for them as all attempts to find out where they are being held have failed. It is thought they have been charged with “participating in extremist activities.” Authorities issued a warrant to search the church building for extremist literature. This area has been controlled by the Russian-backed separatists, and Russian forces gained full control of the city in May. Ukrainian officials reported that about 22,000 civilians had been killed during the siege. As detailed in this article, other churches in Ukraine have been having similar difficulties with the Russian invaders. This pastor’s church continued to meet until one Sunday in September when military officials asked the church to open their prayer house for use in organizing a referendum on the region becoming part of Russia. Church members refused and authorities came during the week and sealed up the prayer house. Church members re-opened the prayer house the following Sunday for their regular meeting, but army officers interrupted the service. The church building now has also been confiscated by the Russian authorities.

—ChurchInChains.ie

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