10 http://www.christiannewswire.com Religious Liberties / Persecution Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:22 -0400 en-us Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10855 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10855 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735; Brandi Swindell, Director, Generation Life, 208-867-1307; Patti Syme, Director, The God and Country Rally, 208-573-9300 NAMPA, Idaho, July 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- This marks the first time in the 42 year history of the event that a flyover request was denied by the Pentagon. The event is held ever year to honor the spiritual foundations of our country with a special emphasis on the men and wo Source: Christian Defense Coalition Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:25:17 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10849 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10849 "Church leaders like Rick Warren should be able to address Muslim audiences winsomely, affirming common humanity, without compromising Christian teachings." Mark Tooley, IRD President Contact: Jeff Walton, The Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131; Cell: 202-413-5639, 302-382-7234 WASHINGTON, July 2 /Christian Newswire/ -- California megachurch pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren is addressing the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) this weekend in Washington, D.C Source: The Institute on Religion and Democracy Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:37:14 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10833 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10833 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   HENAN, July 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pastor Dou Shaowen and his wife Feng Lu of Rock (Panshi) Church in Zhengzhou city, Henan, were sentenced to one year of re-education through labor for "engaging in illegal religious activities." Attorney Li Dunyong has traveled to Zhengzhou city to repres Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:58:56 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10826 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10826 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   BEIJING, June 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid calls on the international community to pray and act on behalf of imprisoned Christian house church leader Shi Weihan. On June 10 the Beijing Court found Shi Weihan, age 38, guilty of "illegal business operation" and sentenced him to Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:40:54 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10822 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10822 Contact: Catherine Rouse, Vision America, 936-560-3900, Catherine@visionamerica.us WASHINGTON, June 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, representatives of some of America's largest faith-based groups gathered in the nation's capital to announce that they will organize and mobilize their grassroots constituencies in a common cause. At the National Press Club, Vision America President Pastor Rick Scarborough joined other conservative leaders, including Mat Staver, dean of Liberty Universit Source: Vision America Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:30:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10811 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10811 Son of Martyred Pastor Says Believers Could Face Even More Persecution During Protest Crackdown   Contact:  Jerry Dykstra, Open Doors USA, 616-915-4117, jerryd@odusa.org   SANTA ANA, Calif., June 29 /Christian Newswire/ -- Joseph Hovsepian says Christians who are protesting the June 12 re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Iran could face even more intense persecution.   Hovsepian, whose father Bishop Haik Hovsepian was martyred in Iran in 1994, says he is hearing fr Source: Open Doors USA Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:57 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10798 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10798 Contact: Taun Cortado, Gospel for Asia, 972-300-3379 CARROLLTON, Texas, June 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- The newly elected Indian government, led by the moderate Congress party, is taking a strong stand against anti-conversion legislation that has restricted religious freedom in the nation. They plan to block bills introduced in a number of states by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This is very encouraging news for Christians and other minorities in the nation. Dr. K.P. Yohannan, presid Source: Gospel for Asia Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:17:12 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10791 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10791 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   SICHUAN, China, June 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- All 18 house church leaders arrested in Langzhong city, Sichuan province on June 9 were released due to pressure from many supporters who called the PSB office after seeing ChinaAid's press release. Thirteen of the leaders served administrative detention for 1 Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:53:23 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10789 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10789 'California, Stand Up for Jesus' State-wide Prayer Rally, Confirmed: 5 Aug 09 at 6pm Contact: Chaplain Klingenschmitt, 719-360-5132, chaplaingate@yahoo.com ; Pastor Everett Robinson, 707-333-1282, ambassadorev@yahoo.com LODI, Calif., June 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following information is submitted by former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt of The Pray in Jesus Name Project: PRAYER RALLY DATE IS NOW CONFIRMED and re-scheduled for Wednesday, 5 Aug 2009, 6pm PST. Source: The Pray In Jesus Name Project Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:03:01 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10779 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10779 Contact: Dr. Gary Cass, Christian Anti-Defamation Commission, 866-508-2232 BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- "Where is the tolerance for a church who tried to help a young man who freely asked for help to overcome homosexual temptations?" asked Dr. Gary Cass of the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission. "No church deserves to be maligned for trying to help a troubled teen who asked for prayer." Manifested Glory Church, a non-denominational black church in Bridgeport, C Source: Christian Anti-Defamation Commission Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10773 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10773 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735   WASHINGTON, June 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Obama Administration refuses to rescind its invitation for Iranian diplomats to attend 4th of July celebrations at US embassies around the world. This invitation still stands in spite of the Iranian government brutalizing and murdering their people as they peacefully cry for human rights and fair elections. This is a slap in the face an Source: Christian Defense Coalition Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:56:10 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10764 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10764 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   SHANGHAI, China, June 24 /Christian Newswire/ -- On June 17 Christian human rights attorney, Zheng Enchong, was interrogated and tortured for nine hours by Public Security Bureau (PSB) officers because of his work defending Chinese citizens whose land has been confiscated by the government. During his detention, Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:52:09 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10759 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10759 Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741, 202-547-1735 WASHINGTON, June 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Obama Administration refuses to rescind its invitation for Iranian diplomats to attend 4th of July celebrations at US embassies around the world. This invitation still stands in spite of the Iranian government brutalizing and murdering their people as they peacefully cry for human rights and fair elections. This is a slap in the face and disgrace t Source: Christian Defense Coalition Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:38:54 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10757 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10757 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   HENAN, China, June 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid received more details regarding the persecution of Rock (Panshi) Church, a house church in Zhengzhou City, Henan. On June 14, government officials forcibly abolished and sealed Rock Church's building. Eight Christians have been detained, with one releas Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:29:22 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10746 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10746 'California, Stand Up for Jesus' State-wide Prayer Rally, Confirmed: 5 Aug 09 at 6pm Contact: Chaplain Klingenschmitt, 719-360-5132, chaplaingate@yahoo.com; Pastor Everett Robinson, 707-333-1282, ambassadorev@yahoo.com LODI, Calif., June 26 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following information is submitted by former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt of The Pray in Jesus Name Project: PRAYER RALLY DATE IS NOW CONFIRMED and re-scheduled for Wednesday, 5 Aug 2009, 6pm PST. W Source: The Pray In Jesus Name Project Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:43:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10721 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10721 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   ZHEJIAN, China, June 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- In collusion with the local state-sanctioned religious organizations and law enforcement, a group of individuals infiltrated Baixiang Town Christian Church to take over the church and bring destruction to the church life of true believers. One church member, Hu Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:14:11 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10720 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10720 The memorial and prayer service will still take place on Saturday, June 20, at 12:00 PM at 3013 East Central Ave. in Wichita.   Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, 540-538-4741   WICHITA, Kansas, June 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Pro-life groups move the location of Saturday prayer and memorial service in Wichita, Kansas.   The groups made the change after the National Organization for Women (NOW) decided to disrupt the solemnity of the memorial serv Source: Christian Defense Coalition Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:46:21 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10711 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10711 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   SHAANXI, China, June 19 /Christian Newswire/ -- Around midnight on June 14, three house church leaders of the Taochuan Village Christian Church were arrested and given 10 days of detention for engaging in "illegal religious activities."  Authorities have arrested the Christians as the lat Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:15:00 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10696 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10696 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   BEIJING, China, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- ChinaAid recently learned that the Websites Surveillance Section of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau forcibly shut down the website of Shouwang Christian Church of Beijing at 10:45 a.m. on April 13, 2009.  The only explanation the church has receiv Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:30:43 -0400 Religious Liberties / Persecution http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10694 http://www.christiannewswire.com/index.php?module=releases&task=view&releaseID=10694 Contact: Katherine Cason, 267-210-8278, Katherine@ChinaAid.org; Washington, D.C. Contact: Jenny McCloy, 202-213-0506, Jenny@ChinaAid.org; www.ChinaAid.org, www.MonitorChina.org   HENAN, China, June 17 /Christian Newswire/ -- On June 14, government officials raided Rock (Panshi) House Church in Zhengzhou city, Henan province, and arrested six believers, including Pastor Dou Shaowen, and his wife Feng Lu. The six arrested were later sentenced to15 days of administrative detention Source: China Aid Association, Inc. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:31:42 -0400