Reformation Sunday: 2M Koreans unite to protest progressive law

Reformation Sunday: 2M Koreans unite to protest progressive law

By Christian Daily International, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 The Rev. Hyun-bo Son preaches at Segero Church in Busan, Korea, where he serves as senior pastor. | Christian Daily International BUSAN, South Korea — On Reformation Sunday, 2 million Evangelical Christians in Korea are expected to unite for prayer and worship as they take a stand … Read more

Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘Wear it Purple Day’ post

Iran summons Australian envoy over ‘Wear it Purple Day’ post

Iran has summoned Australia’s envoy to Iran, Ian McConville, over an Instagram post celebrating ‘Wear It Purple Day.’ Iran’s foreign ministry said the post was “disrespectful and contrary to Iranian and Islamic cultural norms”, according to state news agency IRNA on Tuesday, September 3. Taking to Instagram on Monday, September 2, Australia in Iran has shared photos, which … Read more

The 1975 being sued after Matty Healy kissing bandmate shut down Malaysian music festival

The 1975 being sued after Matty Healy kissing bandmate shut down Malaysian music festival

The 1975 is being sued after Matty Healy kissing a bandmate in an on-stage protest shut down a music festival in Malaysia last year. The singer used profanities as he criticized Malaysia’s stance against homosexuality before kissing bassist Ross MacDonald during the band’s headline performance at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on July 21, … Read more

John MacArthur on Biden, Trump, immorality and the Church

John MacArthur on Biden, Trump, immorality and the Church

By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Sunday, July 07, 2024 Pastor John MacArthur | Grace Community Church Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church articulated a stern view of President Joe Biden’s leadership during a recent interview, framing it as a divine judgment and a reflection of societal moral decline. America is a nation reaping … Read more

UMC removes rule that homosexuality violates Christian teaching

UMC removes rule that homosexuality violates Christian teaching

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Friday, May 03, 2024 Amanda Mountain and Bridget Cabrera pray outside the Charlotte Convention Center on May 2 following a decision by the 2024 United Methodist General Conference to approve a revision of the denomination’s Social Principles. The newly approved document eliminates a statement that the practice of homosexuality … Read more

Iraq passes legislation criminalising homosexuality

Iraq passes legislation criminalising homosexuality

Baghdad: The Iraqi Parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relations and vowing tough penalties against them in a decision that rights advocates decried as discriminating against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. The legislature on Saturday voted for an amendment to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, penalising homosexuality by 10 to 15 years … Read more

Houthis sentence 13 to public execution on homosexual charges – report

Houthis sentence 13 to public execution on homosexual charges – report

A court of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen has sentenced 13 people to public execution on homosexuality charges, the French wire service AFP reported on Tuesday. Another 35 people have been detained for similar charges. The ruling was made in Ibb, a Houthi-controlled province from which the jihadist group has been launching attacks on commercial … Read more