I propose that to better protect the calling of the church and her central doctrine of justification by faith alone, there should be separation of church and state. By Simon Jooste  from Cape Town.

Paul B. Anderson was one of the few Western Protestant leaders who made multiple enduring contributions to the flourishing of Orthodox Christianity.

The country concludes an electoral process that does not resolve popular polarisation, one of the main challenges that the new government will have to face.

After 36 years of pastoring churches in Turkey, Carlos Madrigal was labelled a threat to national order and is no longer allowed to enter the country. He and his wife Rosa share lessons to be learned about Christian work in non-Western countries.

The death of Mahsa Amini sparked protests across Iran. Christians inside and outside the country demand “an end to imposition and discriminatory laws”.

Many Christians arrested and charged for belonging to “illegal” groups.

The Spanish band Papel Maché releases a new album. “Through creation we can be amazed and get to know God more”, says Keila Elm.

The new CEO of Essendon Football Club, Andrew Thorburn, was forced out not because of anything he said or did, but simply because he is linked to a Christian church which teaches the Bible.

Music concerts, festivals and carnivals promoting secular music are on the rise, but what does the Bible say about whether Christians should participate?

The country faces new elections amid increasing polarisation. "The dispute over the evangelical vote has become very important", say analysts.

Gavin Calver of the Evangelical Alliance: “Leadership is always hard, it’s difficult to imagine a more challenging set of circumstances”. Anglican Justin Welby: “May God guide her”.

The Spanish artist’s first album (EP) narrates the return home of a prodigal son, with a direct sound and language, aimed at his generation.

The Russian military seized a group of 10 Orphan’s Promise volunteers and refugees. Three remained detained and other is in the hospital.

Many registered Cuban Protestant institutions did not remain silent, at the expense of various reprisals, such as losing their legal status.

That July 11, 2021, called “11J” by Cubans was the largest protest seen in Cuba in 62 years, triggered by a shortage of food and medicine and the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Human rights activists said prosecutors mistakenly used a repealed article of the criminal code. Police also confiscated their Bibles and church material.

The landlord, rival shop owner, falsely accused him of disrespecting Muhammad by allegedly saying that Christ was the only “true prophet”.

Remei Oliva tells in a book how she fled to France and ended up in a centre run by Elisabeth Eidenbenz, the daughter of a pastor. “Without her, I would have died”, says the son.

Without truth there is no trust, no genuine communication, no real community, no true democracy. Only manipulation.

Pro-life groups in Europe follow with attention the situation in the US after the decision that reversed “Roe v Wade”. Small organisations network to support women holistically.  

Whichever approach you take, be sure to keep diving in, looking to know Jesus more and growing in your appreciation of God’s heart towards you.

Worship album with “lyrics derived from the Scriptures” is released to “express gratitude, concerns and prayers related to the creation God has entrusted to us”.

In the Spanish city of Zaragoza, national and international speakers addressed the trends in Europe around the question of human identity. 

They were accused of “unauthorized worship”. The court has upheld the sentence of six months in prison but reduced the fine by half.

A modern live musical with current pop songs that tells the Easter story was performed in the centre of the German city of Essen and broadcast nationwide on TV.