Christians Under Attack

Christians Targeted in Lebanon Political Attack

Two bombs exploded in buses in the small Christian village of Ain Alak this week. At least three people were killed and 23 wounded.

Among the passengers were several female students going to Christian theology classes.

Political violence has rocked Lebanon in the past two years. There have been 15 bombings and six assassinations. On Feb. 7, a Christian ministry in Beirut, reported that increased violence has Lebanese fearing another civil war.

Christian Man Murdered in India

Three young men allegedly murdered a Christian man in his home in Kerala State, India.

The men stood outside the home of Mr. S. Stanley and shouted slurs against Jesus Christ. When Mr. Stanley told them to leave, the men became enraged and invaded his home, stabbing him several times.

There have been no arrests in the case.

Pastor Arrested for Preaching to Muslims

In Tashkent, Uzbekistan, authorities have arrested a Christian pastor on charges of preaching to Muslims.

Authorities in the mostly Muslim country said Dimitry Shestakov led an underground church and was converting Muslims to Christianity.

He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Church Activist Released after Three Years

Authorities in Bejing, China, have released a house church activist who had been imprisoned for three years.

Liu Fengang was convicted of “giving national intelligence to overseas organizations” in 2004. Fengang had informed international religious rights groups about the destruction of Chinese house churches