by Sean Reilly | May 9, 2008
Hardly a month seems to go by these days without a high profile story in the newspapers concerning another Christian who is feeling discriminated against or claims by church leaders that Christianity is being ‘marginalised’. Back in December it was local authorities...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 19, 2008
In the Indian State of Orissa’s Kandhamal district, residents say it is hard not to be afraid – writes Anto Akkara. The ash heaps and metal frames are all that remain of the contents of the two-storied office of World Vision, a Christian relief and...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 7, 2008
Christian groups and churches in Indian’s eastern state of Orissa are demanding urgent protection, saying they have been hounded by Hindu extremists, with reports of nine people being killed in attacks since Christmas – writes Anto Akkara....
by Sean Reilly | Dec 27, 2007
The outside chance of a white one was always a poor bet: the the surest thing about Christmas these days is the December diet of scaremongering fed to us by those who believe that the festival is under attack. This year, it began with the news that a think tank (not...
by Sean Reilly | Dec 26, 2007
Pope Benedict XVI has declared in one of his key Christmas messages that believers facing persecution, torture and death in some parts of the world and those who die forgiving their killers are a sign of hope and faith for humanity. In a message delivered to pilgrims...
