Christian Personal Checks

Islamic Extremists Kill Somali Christian as Fifth Believer Martyred in Somalia in the Last Nine Months

By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service

SOMALIA ANS — Islamic extremists shot and killed a Muslim convert to Christianity on July 10, 2008 in Afgyoye, a town 18 miles away from Mogadishu, Somalias capital. The victims name was Sayid Ali Sheik Luqman Hussein, and he was 28 years old.

ICC International Christian Concern www.persecution.org says >>>Continue reading >>>

Attack on Christian Gospel meeting by Hindu Radicals in Karnataka, India

By James Varghese
Special to ASSIST News Service

KARNATAKA, INDIA ANS — A group of 40 Hindu radicals barged into a worship service and gospel meeting and attacked the pastor and believers in Bagalkot in Karnataka state, India on July 27.

According to a news reported by www.persecution.in, which is run by the Global Council of Indian Christians >>>Continue reading >>>

Pastor Severely Beaten in Karnataka, India

By James Varghese
Special to ASSIST News Service

KARNATAKA, INDIA (ANS) — A pastor was recently assaulted by about 20 members of a radical Hindu group in front of his horrified congregation and family.

According to a news report by www.persecution.in, the attack on Pastor K. Abraham occurred on July 20 during a worship service at Friends >>>Continue reading >>>

Pastor and Church Attendees Beaten and Jailed in India

By James Varghese
Special to ASSIST News Service

KARNATAKA, INDIA (ANS) — A pastor and members of his church were attacked by Hindu radicals recently.

The incident, another in a series of attacks on Christians by Hindu radicals, occurred on July 20 in Davangere, Karnataka.

According to a story by www.persecution.in, the alleged assault occurred as Pastor Lakshman >>>Continue reading >>>

Two Bible College Students Beaten

On July 19, two Gospel for Asia Bible college students endured beatings and ridicule for handing out evangelistic tracts in Maharashtra, India. They were on their weekend outreach when the incident occurred.

The trouble began when Mohan, a third-year student, came across an automobile driver who questioned his authority to distribute tracts about Jesus. The automobile >>>Continue reading >>>