Day: January 17, 2019
Alexa Can Pray?
Alexa Can pray? Alexa Can recite around 20 Catholic Prayers including The Lord’s Prayer. Yes, I am talking about this new popular Bluetooth smart speaker. #Alexa
Women Face Twice as Many Types of Persecution as Men
According to Open Doors researchers on the ground in some of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, Christian women around the world are facing harsh and targeted persecution based on their gender. The latest report indicates that Christian women experience a “double persecution” in 33 countries—persecution for being a Christian and persecution for being a woman.
One in Every Six Christian Africans Experiences High Persecution
The 2019 Open Doors WorldWatch List reveals new persecution numbers for Christian Africans. With an increase in religious persecution, the researchreports that one in every six African Christians experiences highpersecution due to their faith.
Russia Among ‘Most Dangerous’ Places for Christians Per Open Doors World Watch List
For the first time since 2011, the Russian Federation joins murderous nations like North Korea and Iran on the 2019 Open Doors World Watch List—the only comprehensive annual ranking of the 50 countries most dangerous for Christians.
LifeWay plans to close ‘brick & mortar’ stores due to declining sales
Some LifeWay Christian Stores are to close due to a decline in sales. The number of stores to close and the timing of those closures has not been announced.
Egyptian Copts Remain Targets for Islamic Extremists
The 2019 Open Doors World Watch List is sounding an alarm for Egypt, even as violent excesses of Islamic State and other Islamic militants have mostly disappeared from headlines. Since 2017, Islamic militants have gained strength in Egypt, where they continue to recruit and capture pockets of territory, landing Egypt at No. 16 on the 2019 Open Doors World Watch List.