Anugrah Kumar

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  Jun 22, 2022

  Evangelical church raises concerns over religious tolerance ahead of Nigeria’s presidential elections

  As Nigeria is preparing for its presidential election amid unabated violence, one of the largest Christian denominations in the country has warned of a “deep and irredeemable crisis” if the religion or region of the candidates is given more importance than the constitutional values of religious tolerance.

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  Jun 21, 2022

  Myanmar military torturing, killing children: ‘Fingernails, teeth pulled out during interrogations’

  Myanmar’s Buddhist nationalist junta has disproportionately targeted religious minorities, including Christians, and brutally attacked and killed hundreds of children since last year’s military coup, according to multiple reports, including the U.N. which said the atrocities constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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  Jun 20, 2022

  UK sanctions Russian Patriarch Kirill over Ukraine invasion, slams forced adoptions

  The United Kingdom has announced a new round of sanctions in connection with Russia’s war in Ukraine, including sanctions targeting Moscow Patriarch Kirill for “his support and endorsement of Putin’s war.”

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  Jun 20, 2022

  Judge rules Jewish university isn't a 'religious corporation,' must recognize LGBT club

  The Jewish Yeshiva University in New York City is not a "religious corporation" and must recognize an LGBT club as the city's anti-discrimination law demands, a state judge has ruled.

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  Jun 20, 2022

  Number of Americans who believe in God dips to new low: Gallup

  While 81% of American adults say they believe in God, the percentage has dropped 6 points since 2017 and is the lowest since the Gallup polling firm started asking the question more than seven decades ago.

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  Jun 19, 2022

  Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks on Christian villages in Mozambique

  The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks in Mozambique’s Christian villages that left eight people killed, including by beheading, and several houses burned.

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  Jun 18, 2022

  Tim Keller’s son shares update on dad’s treatment: ‘Things were scary for a bit … he is doing much better’

  Theologian Tim Keller’s son shared an update about his father's immunotherapy treatment amid his ongoing battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, saying, “things were scary for a bit” due to the side effects, but “now he is doing much better.”

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  Jun 18, 2022

  Christian factory worker fired for wearing cross necklace awarded $26K in religious discrimination suit

  A Christian factory worker in Scotland who was fired after he told his line manager that he wouldn't take off his crucifix necklace as it had a “deep and profound meaning” for him, has won more than $26,000 in a religious discrimination suit.

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  Jun 13, 2022

  Abortion activists protest at Supreme Court justices' homes after man arrested for assassination plot

  The pro-choice group Ruth Sent Us is continuing to hold protests outside the homes of U.S. Supreme Court justices weekly as concerns about the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade continue to loom large in American politics. 

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  Jun 13, 2022

  EU slams Israel's Supreme Court for allowing Jewish takeover of Christian properties

  The European Union has warned that the heritage and traditions of the Christian community and the established religious equilibrium in the Old City of Jerusalem are at risk after Israel’s Supreme Court legitimized the takeover of Greek Orthodox properties by a Jewish settler group.