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Persecuted, but not abandoned: How India's Christians are staying strong despite opposition
Life has been tough across India: Covid-19 has forced hundreds of millions of citizens into lockdown. For many of the nation's minority Christian population it has become a question of survival as they face discrimination and even violence. However, despite all this, millions of Indian Christians are remaining firm in their faith.
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Persecuted pastors, lonely and discouraged, find new hope to carry on
Pastor Joshua from Myanmar was sitting alone in a prison cell, feeling forgotten and hopeless. His persecutors had won. Then a pair of strangers paid him a visit in prison, and everything made sense...
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Food and a prayer for the suffering church in the Middle East
With much of the Middle East in lockdown, life is especially grim for many of the region's Christian minorities - often passed over when aid is distributed.
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Living through the coronavirus pandemic: 7 lessons from the persecuted church
People who are persecuted for their faith live the reality of isolation and danger every day. They experience fear and uncertainty, pain and suffering – and yet they see the hope of Christ in the midst of it!
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How a mother enslaved by Boko Haram found freedom through the power of forgiveness
Ijanda from Northern Nigeria became a mother while she was a slave a slave to Boko Haram soldiers. She never thought that she or her child would ever return home.
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The fall of the Berlin Wall: what it meant for Christians 30 years ago
On 9 November 1989, the Berlin Wall, the most visible symbol of the division between East and West, was dismantled as people asserted their longing for freedom. What did it mean for Christians on the eastern side of the wall?
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What it's like on the ground during the Turkey-Syria offensive
"People are afraid of terrorist attacks that these people might plan after being freed, especially against Christians."
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When an exiled Iraqi family found IS slogans in their house, it made them weep
"The first time I saw the house I had to cry. We all had to cry."
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Destroyed Christian businesses in Syria given new lease of life
When the fighting was over in Aleppo and life started to return to the city, many people found their livelihood destroyed. However, for some of them, vital help was not far away.
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Christian library destroyed by Islamic State welcomes visitors again
When people returned to their hometown after its liberation, they found most of the library books burnt or stolen. With the help of church youth volunteers, it's been brought back to life.
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After 10 years of Boko Haram violence, an end to the bloodshed remains elusive
Nigerian officials have repeatedly claimed victory over Boko Haram, yet the insecurity continues.
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