There are now more ‘nones’ than Christians in The Netherlands and Sweden. However, a Pew Research study perceives conversions to Christianity among Europeans raised without a religion.

In its address to the UN Human Rights Council, the World Evangelical Alliance proposes better training on religious freedom for state officials and politicians.

Over 640 verified incidents against Christians are documented in a new report of the Evangelical Fellowship of India. “Many victims are too afraid to file complaints due to fear of police inaction, intimidation, or retaliation”.

She was abducted two months prior by a Muslim neighbor who forcibly converted her to Islam and coerced her into marrying him.

Larry Sanger, co-founder of Wikipedia and doctor of philosophy, has surprisingly recounted in his blog how, when and why he made the decision to follow Jesus.

The family decided to keep their faith secret for fear of Muslims of the area, since the father was a committee member in one of the mosques.

Many Middle Eastern countries recognize the existing, historic Christian communities but deny non-Christian citizens the right to espouse the Christian faith – and they actively persecute those who do.

More and more young Turks are asking themselves who they really are. And quite a few are discovering their Christian and non-Turkish roots.

The Swedish, European and World Evangelical Alliances sent a joint report on asylum seekers, conscientious objection, and hate speech, among other issues.

The Anglican Church of Pakistan welcomes an initiative that will “pave the way for unified action on forced conversions of underage girls and misuse of the blasphemy laws”.

‘Campaigners imply that expressing traditional Christian beliefs on sexuality in pastoral conversations is, inherently, a form of conversion therapy’, religious leaders warn.

TWR broadcasts more than 12 hours of programming a week in the Hausa language from its 150,000-watt Oasis Transmitter.

Türkiye is closely linked to the historical narrative of Christianity, yet today less than one percent of Turks identify as Christian.

The victory of an asylum seeker who became a Christian in Austria could set a precedent for other new believers in Europe.

In the House of Lords, the bill is criticised as an attack on freedom of speech, religious freedom and parenting. “It would make illegal expressing some of the profoundest beliefs”.

The victim was attacked by Muslim villagers while he was helping to set up an open-air evangelistic event.

Discretion and integrity are essential, but they shouldn’t go so far as to become scepticism and distrust. The roles of church leaders and immigration officials need clear differentiation.

Two brothers were abducted, beaten with iron rods and pressured to convert to Islam. “This is not the first time Christians are targeted in the area”, says a Christian leader.

“No law should prevent Christian leaders from teaching what they believe, supporting their congregation and providing prayer and pastoral support to those who request it”, says the Evangelical Alliance in Scotland.

The testimony of the prominent reggaeton singer and the conversion of other celebrity musicians shows the importance of having Christian family and friends.

Confusion and uncertainty about whether government plans to introduce new laws are being pushed forward or into the long grass.

After her conversion, Grammy nominee Nadia Lopez spreads the message of Jesus through art.

A month after the attack on a Christian colony in Faisalabad, Imran, a Pakistani Christian, analyses the situation on the ground. “Churches fear a repetition”, he says.

‘Torrents de vie’ organises camps to help people struggling with their sexual orientation. The Equality Minister condemns what she describes as “homophobia and transphobia on display”.

MEPs adopt a resolution asking Indian government to take action in Manipur, where tribal and religious conflict already left 250 churches destroyed.