Christians

Christians constitute less than 2% of Israel's population and are currently facing increased harassment. This situation has prompted them to rely on both faith and allies for support as regional conflicts continue.

The Odisha CMO missing file case has been transferred to the Crime Branch. The 2008 killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and others in Kandhamal district led to communal violence between Hindus and Christians, marking one of the worst anti-Christian violence incidents in the state.

Africans, Russians, and Ukrainians were among 2,089 people deported from Assam since 2016. The Assam government reported detecting 1,72,673 foreigners, including 61,259 Hindus and Christians, by May 31.

The Church of England has called for the study of a Palestinian Christian document that accuses Israel of genocide. The UK's chief rabbi warned the text risks undermining decades of relationship-building between Christians and Jews.

The article discusses the historical shift from pagan persecution of Christians under Nero in 64 C.E. to Christian-led religious persecution after Emperor Constantine's conversion in 312 C.E., noting that early Christian martyrs spread the faith through tales of martyrdom. It contrasts this with modern white nationalist Christian politicians who falsely claim persecution, despite lacking evidence.

Israelis and Palestinians have conflicting perspectives on Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs shrine, with an Israeli settler viewing it as a global must-see and a Palestinian activist seeing it as a symbol of Israeli expansion. The site, sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, is believed to be the burial place of biblical figures like Abraham and represents competing claims in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron.

Donald Trump has criticized Democrats as 'godless communists' following wins by Mamdani-backed candidates, warning of a threat to the traditional American way of life. He claims the Democratic party has embraced extremism that could result in the persecution of Christians.

Mormons are upset after being excluded from Trump's new categorization of Christians, sparking a religious dispute. The omission has caused anger within the Mormon community.

Americans Aaron Hutchings and Emmanuel Hernandez are working to free Christian families trapped in bonded labor in Pakistan's brick-making industry. Project Jubilee, a nonprofit founded by Hernandez, has already rescued 300 Pakistanis by paying off debts and providing resources like legal aid, housing, and transportation. Up to one million Christians in Pakistan face debt bondage, often due to exploitative loan systems.

The Pentagon released U.F.O. files containing unclear videos and images that did not provide definitive evidence. Some Christians have interpreted these releases as raising troubling questions and potentially involving demonic elements.

US forces killed a top ISIS leader responsible for kidnapping and massacring hundreds of Christians in a 1am gunfight. The operation targeted the leader who orchestrated the violent acts. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat terrorism.

Israeli police arrested a man after a French nun was attacked in Jerusalem in an unprovoked assault. The incident is linked to a rise in harassment of Christians by Jewish extremists in the city.

Israeli police arrested a man following an unprovoked attack on a French nun in Jerusalem. The incident is linked to a rise in harassment against Christians by Jewish extremists in the city.

A nun was violently attacked in Jerusalem, with reports indicating an increase in assaults against Christians in the region.

The article highlights growing disapproval among American Christians who do not align their religious identity with support for Donald Trump. It notes that Trump's policies or actions are being framed as an 'unholy war,' which some Christians are rejecting.

Donald Trump faces growing discontent within his base due to escalating tensions with Iran, rising inflation, and perceived offenses against Christians. A three-time Trump voter expresses regret over unmet promises, signaling potential cracks in his political support as his strategies appear to falter.