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There is No Religious Freedom: Christians are Persecuted

The Sunday Express magazine, said that about 200 million Christians in 60 countries live in serious risk of harassment.

(MADRID) - The Nusra Front, an Islamist group linked to Al Qaeda attacked the old part of the Syrian city of Maaloula. Islamic terrorists held several nuns in the convent of Santa Tecla, in the same town.

Moreover, Raimondo Wang Chonglin, who was Emeritus Bishop of Chaohsien (Zhaoxian), in the Hebei Province (China) has spent 20 years of his life in prison and had to fight against the various prohibitions of the Chinese government to exercise his pastoral work.

Priest Asks Pakistan Government to Return Saint Francis High School

...we protest and demand that the Punjab Government return Saint Francis High School, Anarkali, Lahore, to the Church.

(LAHORE) - Saint Francis High School, Anarkali, Lahore was established in 1842. It served the people of the subcontinent and after the foundation of Pakistan in 1947.

This School served our beloved nation and many students received good standard education and discipline of life and are serving the nation. It was a renowned School. The Christians were running the school with commitment and zeal to up lift the nation.

Indo-Americans Object to Derogatory Remarks in Jason Bateman Movie

Directed and starred by Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) and rated R (Restricted), “Bad Words” is scheduled for release in USA in March next.

(RENO) - Indo-Americans are upset over stereotyping their community in upcoming Jason Bateman comedy “Bad Words”.

Referring to Red Band trailer of the movie, distinguished Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that addressing an Indo-American kid as “Hey Slumdog” and using the words “curry hole” for him smelled of xenophobia and racism.

US Peace Brokers - `Neutral` in Favour of Israel

They were brought up on the narrative of one side. From childhood on, they have internalized the history and the terminology of one side (ours). They couldn’t even imagine that the other side has a different narrative, with a different terminology.

(LONDON Redress News & Analysis) - A former Israeli army chief of staff, a man of limited intelligence, was told that a certain individual was an atheist. “Yes,” he asked, “but a Jewish atheist or a Christian atheist?”

Lenin, in his Swiss exile, once inquired about the party affiliation of a newly elected member of the Duma. “Oh, he is just a fool!,” his assistant asserted. Lenin answered impatiently: “A fool in favour of whom?”

Confiscation of Bahasa Bibles, the 10 Point Solution and Faith

It is our duty and our responsibility to develop our inner strength and resilience.

(BAHASA, Malaysia) - The confiscation of more than 300 Bibles by Enforcement Officers from the Selangor Islamic Affairs Department on 2nd January 2014 is a clear transgression of the 10-point Solution arrived at between the Federal Government and the Christian community on 2nd April 2011.

The Solution was further reiterated in an official letter from the Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato Sri Mohd Najib, to Bishop Ng Moon Hing, Chairman of the Christian Federation of Malaysia on 11th April 2011.

Let`s Talk About Circumcision

The idea that Judaism is inextricably linked to circumcision must be challenged and corrected.

(TEL AVIV Ha'aretz) - When my beloved son was born I didn’t circumcise him. It was an easy and natural step, which I saw as an expression of my existence as a free man.

I’m opposed to circumcision, and also have reservations about the use of the term “brit milah” (“covenant of circumcision”). It involves cutting the infant’s sexual organ, and I am opposed to the cutting of the sexual organs of boys and girls.

Jack Gleeson is Leaving the Bloody Series `Game of Thrones` Because He Feels Repugnance to His Character

When not immersed in filming or professional commitments, Jack studied philosophy and theology at Trinity College Dublin. He also dedicates his free time to work with the humanitarian organization Goal.

(MADRID) - Game of Thrones is a fantasy novel written in 1996 by the American George R. R. Martin, winner of the Locus Award in 1997. He is the author of the series A Song of Ice and Fire, where the bloody series Game of Thrones is based.

HBO premiered the corrosive series Game of Thrones, after months of waiting and a great promotion. This is a big production, with a budget of $60 million.

An Off-the-Cuff Interview with Kevin Annett

The real problem is that the killers are still in charge, and they always have been. So they get to pose as official truth, they call themselves the law, and all of you lap it up and obey their orders, even if you don't want to. - Kevin Annett

(NANAIMO, Vancouver Island) - In this interview, Salem-News.com writer Kevin Annett, a Nobel Prize Nominee for his tireless work in exposing the Genocide of Native American children in Canada, explains what it is like to fight for what is right as a minister, only to have your own religious organization turn its back over bad publicity.

Lies, corruption, coverup, these are the "qualities" that today define the Catholic Church's role in society.

Salvation Army Reopens Updated Lighthouse Shelter

In addition to building renovations, The Salvation Army has updated its resident program to include life and job skill classes, counseling, and a Christian-based recovery group.

(SALEM) - The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center plans to re-open its Lighthouse Shelter after completing updates on the over 50 year old structure located at 1901 Front Street in Salem.

Invited guests and the media have a one-time opportunity to tour the complete facility on January 7^th during an open house. Residents start moving in on January 8^th.

Hindu New Year Message: Replace Conflict with Reconciliation

Hindus have offered New Year’s greetings to the world.

(RENO) - Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today; wished peace, liberty, love, happiness and justice for the world during 2014.

We pray that 2014 bring hope and trust in which we, the people, flourish and build a new just world; devoid of inequalities, poverty and prejudices; Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, notes.