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10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites

30 Sep 2019
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Alison Lesley

These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, is historically part of an ancient temple. It has been...

China/Vatican Agreement May Signal Lessening of Religious Tension

20 Sep 2019
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WRN Editorial Staff

According to the Catholic News Agency H.E. Mgr. Antonio Yao Shun, was consecrated Bishop of Jining/Wulanchabu, under Papal Mandate. The government of China has in recent years treated religion as a threat...

Chinese Authorities Have Begun Large-Scale Demolition at Tibetan Buddhist Yarchen Gar

30 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

Yarchen Gar appeals have lead to physical abuse in the Sichuan region of China. As of mid-July, 2019, the Chinese authorities have demolished the former residencies of hundreds of nuns that lived...

Ten Persecuted Christian Share Their Stories

22 Jul 2019
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Alison Lesley

Persecuted Christians speak at the U.S. State Department's Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom last week. Thirty people were invited to share their or their loved ones stories of religious persecution....

Christians in China are Imprisoned for Memorizing the Bible

19 Jun 2019
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Alison Lesley

"They can't take what's hidden in your heart" An American pastor made the journey to China for training faith leaders who were dealing with Christian persecution. However, he realized they could teach...

Pope Francis Laughs at Heresy Accusation

31 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

Open letter accusing the pope of being a heretic In his 13,000 words long interview, he said that he prays for the accusers as they are wrong and also poor, with some being manipulated. Alazraki's...

Christian Persecution Hits Genocide Levels

11 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

Bishop of Truro's Persecuted Christians Report British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt commissioned a , and the results are nothing short of horrible. The ultimate conclusion that was reached by the study...

Evidence of China’s Mission to Eliminate Islamic Religious Identity from the Country

08 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

Satellite imagery reveals large-scale destruction of Muslim sites province to the west of the country. The province has a substantial Muslim minority population like the Uighurs. Beijing follows...

China Bans Muslims from Fasting During Ramadan

06 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

U.S. Muslims are fasting Chinese goods Several Muslim organizations and human rights groups have requested American Muslims not to buy China-manufactured goods. Hena Zuberi, the director of Justice...

The Latest Religious Freedom Report Provides Dire Review

04 May 2019
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Alison Lesley

Oppression isn't just striking Muslims This report is published every year on May 1 and has been since 1999. This year marks 20 years since the initial report, and the results are not promising. The...