Finnish Prosecutor Fights Bible Trial Verdict

Although the Finnish Bible trial ended with a favorable verdict, the prosecutor of the case says she will appeal the court’s acquittal. From Fox News. At the end of March, a Finnish criminal court delivered a unanimous decision of “not guilty” in what has become widely known as the “Bible Trial.” The court found Christian … Continued

The Bleak State of the Russia-Ukraine War

As the Ukrainians near two months of war, the situation looks bleak. Now more than ever the Ukrainians need urgent intercession. From The Wall Street Journal. Ukrainian officials accused Russia of burying thousands of civilians in mass graves outside Mariupol, a city now mostly under Russian control, as a senior Russian military official said Moscow’s territorial … Continued

Pray for Light in Iran

Iran is a dangerous place for Christians. So I was a bit surprised when I noticed a headline indicating that Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani had been granted a brief reprieve from the infamous Evin Prison. Nadarkhani, a Christian convert from a Muslim family, became a well-known name among religious freedom advocates abroad after his detention more … Continued

Senators Push to Reopen Embassy in Ukraine

Republican senators Jerry Moran of Kansas, Steve Daines of Montana (IFA Pray with America’s Leaders guest), and more are pushing the U.S. to reopen its embassy in Ukraine. From The Daily Wire. Two Republican senators have called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to reopen the U.S. Embassy in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as … Continued

Shanghai Residents Struggle with Lockdown

China’s harsh approach to Covid is forcing residents of Shanghai to deal with extreme lockdowns. Many are speaking out online in frustration. From Manila Standard. Shanghai further eased its weeks-long Covid-19 lockdown on Wednesday despite mounting deaths and tens of thousands of new cases — but some residents are furious that uneven enforcement is still … Continued

How to Love Our Enemies in Wartime

Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 to love our enemies. Should that principle still apply to the Ukrainians as they fight against the Russians? From The Stream. Recently, some Christians in Ukraine came under fire for putting up billboards in their city with verses from the Bible, one of which quoted the words of Jesus … Continued

The Unholy ‘Holy War’ Against Ukraine

Throughout history, corrupt leaders have sought to justify violence with religion. Vladimir Putin and his Patriarch are no different. From CBN News. An unholy alliance is attempting to portray Vladimir Putin’s military action in Ukraine as a holy war for Russia. As the bloody invasion of Ukraine rages on, we now know Putin is partnering … Continued

While America Flounders, China Exceeds Projections

The projected U.S. GDP growth has been downgraded several times amid inflations. Meanwhile, China surpasses expectations. From CNBC. China’s first-quarter GDP grew faster than expected despite the impact of Covid lockdowns in parts of the country in March, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics Monday. First-quarter GDP rose by 4.8%, topping … Continued

Conflicts in Israel Threaten Government Coalition

With increasing terrorism, Israel has dealt with extreme tension for months now. This may result in the current government coalition collapsing. From The Wall Street Journal. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s government faces another challenge to its survival, as a rocket fired late Monday from Gaza raised fears of a new conflict and clashes between … Continued

Sen. Daines Visits Ukraine, Finds War Crimes

Montana Senator Steve Daines (who joined IFA at our Champions for Life banquet) recently became the first Senator to visit Ukraine. It was there that he saw firsthand the war crimes committed. From Fox News. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., became the first U.S. senator to visit Ukraine amid the Russian invasion, touring the mass graves … Continued

Warner Bros. Removes Gay Scene in China

Amidst the push for LGBT themes in western media, companies like Warner Bros. are leaving these themes out in China to avoid causing offense. From AFN. It is beyond ironic that, at the very same time Disney is using all its might to oppose Florida’s Education Bill (falsely named the “Don’t Say Gay Bill”), Warner … Continued

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