Militant Group Attacks Churches In Nigeria

A Nigerian gang have struck again- this time attacking two churches in the North of the country.

The Islamic group, known as Boko Haram gunned down the churches early on Tuesday morning. It is reported that at least 6 Christians were slaughtered as a result.

This is yet another attack on the Christian community this year. Boko Haram have been carrying out massacres in Northern Nigeria in a bid to impose sharia law on the state.

A series of killings also took place on Christmas day in central and Northern Nigeria last year, where around 44 people died.

The state continues to grieve while these militants run riot in the country, targeting innocent Christians.

Ooberfuse Release A Song Dedicated To Persecuted Christians

London based electro-pop band Ooberfuse has released a brand new cover of “O Holy Night”.

The group, made up of trio Cherrie, Hal and Nico recorded the song to capture the spirit of Christmas.

Speaking to Christian Today, lead singer Cherrie Anderson empathised with the world’s persecuted Christians, saying that in the Western world “we take our religious freedom so much for granted”.

Please watch the Youtube video of Ooberfuse’s rendition of “O Holy Night”.

Will Christianity Soon Disappear From The Middle East?

A recent report has declared that Christianity is the religion that suffers the most in around the world.

The study, entitled Christianophia describes in length of how the Christian faith is oppressed, and how politicians and media in the Western world have been oblivious to the extent in which this occurs in places such as the Middle East.

Journalist Rupert Shortt, author of the piece reveals figures about the Middle East, stating that over the past century around a half and two-thirds of Christians have been killed or escaped.

Published in a press release by organisation Civitas, “Christianity is in serious danger of being wiped out in its biblical heartlands because of Islamic oppression”.

As cited by the Telegraph, the report claims that Christians are “socially disadvantaged, harassed or actively oppressed for their beliefs”.

American Pastor Persecuted in Iran

It is now three months since American minister Rev. Saeed Abedini was imprisoned without any formal charges in his country of origin, Iran.

According to reports, the 32-year-old was arrested by Iranian forces, who pulled him off a bus, confiscated his passports and warned that Abedini had a penalty for his Christian work in the country.

Rev. Saeed’s family members are under house arrest, and his wife Naghmeh has received anonymous threats claiming she will never see her husband again.

The American Centre of Law and Justice is said to be providing support to the Abedini family in order to get him released.

The pastor converted to Christianity from Islam and is said to have regularly visited family and friends in Iran, as well as carrying out religious work in the Middle Eastern state.