Carrie Dedrick

• 10,000 Christians Have Fled Northern Iraq Since ISIS Takeover
  The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has reported that up to 10,000 people have fled northern Iraq since ISIS began its takeover of the predominantly Christian region.
  Friday, June 27, 2014
• Iranian Pastor Assaulted by Authorities, Returned to Prison
  Pastor Behnam Irani was assaulted by Ministry of Intelligence and National Security (VEVAK) officers on June 7 and taken to an unknown location. The pastor has now been returned to prison.
  Friday, June 27, 2014
• Meriam Ibrahim Reported Safe at U.S. Embassy in Sudan
  Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese Christian formerly imprisoned on apostasy charges, is now safely at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, under the protection of officials.
  Friday, June 27, 2014
• World Vision Asking Board to Sign Biblical Marriage Affirmation
  Non-profit organization World Vision has asked its board members to sign a statement affirming that marriage is between one man and one woman.
  Friday, June 27, 2014
• After Embezzlement Scandal Church Welcomes Sex Offender as Pastor
  New Gospel Outreach Church is now involved with another scandal; this time, the pastor of three years has gone to jail for rape and sodomy charges.
  Thursday, June 26, 2014
• Supreme Court Rules Pro-Life Advocates Have Free Speech at Abortion Clinics
  A unanimous Supreme Court vote today ruled that pro-life advocates have the right to speak against abortion directly in front of abortion clinics.
  Thursday, June 26, 2014
• World Cup Star Clint Dempsey Credits Christ for Success
  United States soccer player Clint Dempsey has represented his country well in the World Cup so far, but he gives all of the credit to Christ.
  Thursday, June 26, 2014
• Boko Haram Kills 21 in World Cup Viewing Attack
  The latest attack orchestrated by Boko Haram militants targeted Nigerian World Cup fans on June 25.
  Thursday, June 26, 2014
• Has Meriam Ibrahim been Freed for Good This Time?
  Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim has been released from authorities for a second time.
  Thursday, June 26, 2014
• Canada Schools Propose Xe, Xem, and Xyr in Place of Gender Specific Pronouns
  Several schools in Vancouver have proposed that gender neutral pronouns should take the places of personal pronouns such as “he,” “she,” “his” and “hers.”
  Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• Gay Anglican Priest Loses License for Marrying Partner
  Gay priest Canon Jeremy Pemberton has lost his license to preach as a member of the Anglican clergy for marrying his partner.
  Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• Methodist Pastor Reinstated after Ousted for Officiating Gay Son's Wedding
  The Pennsylvania pastor who was defrocked for officiating his gay son’s wedding has now been reinstated as a Methodist Church clergyman.
  Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• Nigerian College Bombing Kills Eight, Boko Haram Likely Responsible
  Boko Haram militants are likely responsible for a bombing of the School of Hygiene in Kano, Nigeria. The attack killed at least eight people; about 12 more sustained injuries.
  Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• Meriam Ibrahim Prevented from Leaving Country Under Fraud Accusation
  Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim was reportedly accused of fraud as she tried to leave the country with family.
  Wednesday, June 25, 2014
• 'Preachers of LA' Returns for Season 2 Amongst Controversy
  Controversial show “Preachers of L.A.” will soon return for its second season, though many Christians are concerned that the reality TV program is making a mockery of religion.
  Tuesday, June 24, 2014
• Syrian Children Used as Suicide Bombers
  Humanitarian group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Syrian children are being used by the military in horrifying ways.
  Tuesday, June 24, 2014
• Atheists Argue Ground Zero Cross is Offensive
  An Atheist group has challenged the existence of the “Ground Zero cross” at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
  Tuesday, June 24, 2014
• ISIS Forces Tax on Mosul Christians
  ISIS is demanding Christians in Mosul to pay a poll tax. The tax of $250 does not apply to Muslim citizens.
  Tuesday, June 24, 2014