Atomic Blast Anniversary Recalls Christian Realism

Sunday August 9 marked the 70th anniversary of atomic blast at Nagasaki, after Hiroshima on August 6, leading to Japan’s surrender on August 15, ending World War II, the most lethal calamity in human history. IRD President Mark Tooley commented:...

Nepal Constitution Crisis Places Christian Ministries in Peril

Political factions in this mountainous country are debating a new constitution that includes anti-conversion laws and underscores decades-old religious tension. If ratified, the result could be a likely crackdown and severe persecution for dozens of Christian...

Palestinian Bible Society Serves Communities During Ramadan

As pressure on Christians in the Middle East continues to mount, the Palestinian Bible Society has been encouraging and equipping churches to reach out with love to their communities in this 99% Muslim territory. This Ramadan – a sacred month of fasting for...

Sick of the Killing, Jihadi Turns to Bible to Learn Christ

Voice of the Martyrs reports the man was a Saudi sheikh who had been providing Islamic training to fighters in Syria, but then said he became “sick of the killing.” A Middle East missionary from Operation Mobilization named “Julian” told this...

A New Israel Initiative for Christian Visitors to Israel

Addressing the growing need of Christians visiting Israel searching for educational content about modern day Israel and its political landscape, the Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC) and Voice of Israel, global radio broadcasting at...