Latest news: Nigeria denounced by White House; new study on ‘Axis of Upheaval’; developing culture of invitation

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. The White House and the president announced on social media the United States is designating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to the “mass slaughter” of Christians at the hands of “Radical Islamists.”

2. China, Russia, Iran and North Korea form an “Axis of Upheaval” whose members collude to repress religious freedom both within — and often outside — their borders, a new study says.

3. It’s easy to think most nonbelievers are indifferent — even hostile — to the idea of attending church, but research indicates that 80% of non-churchgoers say they would attend if invited

EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.