Canada’s House of Commons passes ‘anti-Christian’ bill that would criminalize quoting Bible

The majority of Canadian MPs have voted to pass a Liberal bill that will allow the criminalization of religious expression and belief when quoting parts of the Bible, including about homosexuality and gender. Early Wednesday evening, MPs from the Liberal Party and the Bloc Québécois, in a 186–137 vote, passed Bill C-9, known as the “Combatting Hate Act.” Conservatives, NDP, and Green Party MPs voted against the bill in a rare form of unity among the usually opposing parties. Source: […]

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Statues at 2 Queens Catholic churches vandalized. Here’s reaction from each parish.

The statue of St. Francis of Assisi in front of St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church still had traces of blue paint on it Wednesday after being defaced early Saturday morning. Police said an arrow was spray painted on the statue's pedestal -- coming from the word "pagan" painted on the sidewalk.  Source: Statues at 2 Queens Catholic churches vandalized. Here's reaction from each parish. - CBS New York

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Muslim Severely Wounds Christian Wife during Worship in Uganda

NAIROBI, Kenya The Muslim husband of a mother of six in eastern Uganda severely wounded her this month as she was worshipping at a Bible study after he learned that she had converted to Christianity, sources said. Hajati Kyakuwa Kamiyati, 45, remains in treatment for severe injuries at Bugiri Joint Clinic after the March 11 attack during the worship in Bugiri town, in the district of the same name. Kamiyati, who made the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca last year, came to faith in Christ two […]

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In Pakistan, blasphemy allegations have led to the arrest of two Christian brothers, exposing the risks faced by minorities under these laws. Read more: https://ecspe.org/blasphemy-allegations-lead-to-arrest-of-two-christian-brothers-in-pakistan/ #Pakistan #BlasphemyLaws #ChristianPersecution #ReligiousFreedom #HumanRights #Justice

On January 20, 1976, Damour was attacked and many Christians were killed or displaced in one of the Lebanese civil war’s most tragic episodes.

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Christian persecution continues to impact millions worldwide, restricting freedom of belief and worship. Raising awareness matters.

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Christian communities in Sudan are facing mass violence and displacement while global attention remains limited. Read more: https://ecspe.org/christian-genocide-in-sudan-a-loud-silence-of-the-world/ #Sudan #ChristianPersecution #Genocide #ReligiousFreedom #HumanRights #Awareness

Christian prisoners in Pakistan face years of detention and hardship under blasphemy laws, often with no conviction. These silent struggles demand justice and reform. Read more: https://ecspe.org/blasphemy-laws-the-silent-death-of-pakistans-christian-prisoners/

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Twelve Christian converts in Iran are facing brutal persecution, including imprisonment and harsh treatment for their faith.

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Iran has sentenced two Christian converts to 12 years in prison for possessing a Bible, deepening its crackdown on believers.

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