Month: April 2019
The Sri Lankan government accused a local militant Islamist group...
Sri Lanka Christian massacre ‘shocking in its cruelty’
by David RoachCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 22, 2019 (BP) — Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that targeted Christians and killed at least 290 people have prompted calls to prayer by SouthernRead More
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‘Massive generational’ shift changing evangelical institutions on justice issues, Gary Haugen says
A “massive generational” shift is changing how evangelical institutions address justice issues, according to International Justice Mission CEO Gary Haugen. Source: ‘Massive generational’ shift changing evangelical institutions on justice issues,Read More
Sri Lanka’s Christians have a long history that reflects the dynamics of colonialism as well as present-day ethnic and religious tensions.
Who are Sri Lanka’s Christians?
by: Mathew SchmalzApril 22, 2019 (The Conversation) — At least 200 people have been killed in several coordinated bomb attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter. SeveralRead More
Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardena described the bombings as a terrorist attack by religious extremists and said seven suspects had been arrested,
Easter Sunday blasts kill at least 207 in Sri Lanka
by: The Associated PressCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka, April 21, 2019 (AP) — At least 207 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in eight bomb blasts that rocked churches and luxuryRead More
The New York Times, The Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, The Voice, and other media covering Waysides's new resident.
The NY Times joins the coverage Wayside Cross Ministries’ ministry and Thomas Kokoraleis
AURORA, Ill., April 20, 2019 – Now the national media is covering the situation of the residence of prison-released murder Thomas Kokoraleis at Aurora’s Christian ministry… Wayside Cross Ministries. TheRead More