Tag Archives: Persecution

A Path Toward Persecution?

I have a column in this morning’s Newport News Daily Press, describing four recent cases of Christians being jailed, denied access to education, brought up on civil charges, or denied rights of assembly, all of them in the course of practicing their faith in perfectly normal ways. I have vigorously resisted claims that Christians in …

November 21, 2010 – 8:46 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged | Comments (2)

Disgusta State University to Professor: Change Your Beliefs or Get Out!

Based on events alleged to have taken place at Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia. DISGUSTA, Ga. — Attorneys with the National Uncivil Liberties League (NULL) filed suit against Disgusta State University Wednesday on behalf of a counseling professor told that her beliefs are unethical and incompatible with the prevailing views of the counseling profession. The …

July 23, 2010 – 2:59 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in Life and Choices | Tagged , , , , | Comments (7)

Christians face trial for criticising Islam

From the home of the Magna Carta:  Christians face trial for criticising Islam (via Confident Christianity)

October 18, 2009 – 7:18 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged | Comments (5)

What is Christianity? A Living Hope

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series What Is Christianity?

We are hearing increasing reports of Christians being persecuted in Sudan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Belarus, India, and elsewhere. Even in North America, what seems to be incipient persecution has increased of late, possibly a sign of more to come. In light of that, let us consider the “living hope” of 1 Peter 1:3-7 (ESV). Blessed …

November 16, 2008 – 8:32 am | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged , , | Comments Off

“Hindu Threat to Christians – Convert or Flee – NYTimes”

Now even in the mainstream media: Hindu Threat to Christians: Convert or Flee [Link: Hindu Threat to Christians - Convert or Flee - NYTimes.com]

October 12, 2008 – 10:38 pm | By Tom Gilson | Posted in The Faith | Tagged | Comments (3)