Muslims expel parents for Christian conversion

January 22, 2009

KATHULY, Bangladesh — Muslims in a village in western Bangladesh have forced two brothers to expel their parents from their home for converting to Christianity.

Baptist worker describes condition of war-torn Gaza, says it’s ‘never been as bad’

January 15, 2009

Our hearts are extremely saddened by the news from Gaza. Once again, war is ravaging the area. Although my family and I moved out of

Baptists organize relief efforts for Gaza, Israel

January 15, 2009

In and around war-torn Gaza, Baptist groups are already at work providing relief. A three-member medical team from Hungarian Baptist Aid is in Egypt, helping

Baptism Center to be dedicated in Jordan

January 15, 2009

Several Alabama Baptists will take part in a March 20 dedication service for the new Baptism Center in Jordan. The center is located on the

Church destroyed, Christians injured in Vietnam

January 15, 2009

CU HAT, Vietnam — Local government officials in Dak Lak Province of Vietnam Dec. 17 made good on their threat to destroy a new wooden

Orissa government scolded over religious persecution

January 15, 2009

CHENNAI, India — India’s Supreme Court has told the state government of Orissa that it will not “tolerate persecution of religious minorities” and if the