Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov was shot and killedMonday after a man opened fired on Karlov during the ambassador’s speech at a public even in Ankara, Turkey.
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Franklin Graham Asks if Russian Hacking Was the Plan of God
For the last several weeks, stories about possible Russian interference in the recent Presidential election fly off the presses at a dizzying pace.
Why Alleged Russian Hacking is So Unsurprising
My purpose this morning is not to offer a position on Russia’s alleged activities and motivations. Rather, it is to explain why such actions—and the response to them in Washington—are so unsurprising.
American Missionary is Prosecuted under Russia’s New Anti-Evangelism Law
An American missionary has been charged with violating Russia’s new anti-evangelism laws, and although he has appealed the charge, his appeal was rejected.
Russia: Christians Face Increasing Persecution
“Papers, please!” It’s a chilling expression you hear a lot in World War II movies. But it’s also something you might hear if you hold a Bible study in Moscow.
Russian Orthodox Church Calls for Total Ban on Abortion
The Russian Orthodox Church is hoping to make all abortions illegal. To that end, Patriarch Kirill has signed a petition that will be given to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Russia: Christian Leader Arrested after Anti-Evangelism Law Takes Effect
Christian leaders in Russia have reportedly begun to be arrested after the passing of new anti-terrorism laws that ban evangelism outside of churches.
Franklin Graham Will Not Hold Summit in Russia Due to Religious Freedom Restrictions
The Rev. Franklin Graham has announced that a summit on Christian persecution which was set to take place in Russia next year, will instead take place in the U.S. due to Russia’s new laws restricting religious freedom.
Did Russians Hack Democratic Party Emails?
One fact this story makes clear is that our private statements seldom stay private. As Jesus noted, "Nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light" (Luke 8:17).
Russia: Thousands of Christians Fast and Pray after Putin Signs Anti-Evangelism Law
Russian Christians are extremely worried about their religious freedom after Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a law banning all evangelism outside of churches.
