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Trial begins to determine fate of Gospel Tracts banned by Department of Homeland Security
By Michael Ireland, ASSIST News Service DALLAS, TX – Agents of the Secret Service in 2006 raided the offices of Darrel Rundus and his Christian ministry, Great News Network, without a warrant, demanding all of their “Million Dollar Bill” religious tracts. The agents seized the tracts, claiming violations of federal counterfeiting laws. Rundus and GNN filed suit to force the government to return the tracts or compensate him for the loss, and the trial began yesterday in Dallas before federal district court Judge Jorge Solis. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Christian, Persecution, United States
Christians Arrested by Pakistani Police for Eating During Ramadan
By Michael Ireland, Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service WASHINGTON, DC ANS — Police in Pakistan arrested two Christians for eating during the Islamic fasting season of Ramadan in the city of Silanwali on Aug. 25. International Christian Concern ICC www.persecution.org , says that Gull Masih and Ashir Sohail were traveling to Lahore when their bus stopped at the Bismillah Hotel to let off passengers. In a media release, ICC says that after the waiter served them tea and a snack, several policemen started to question them as to why they were desecrating Ramadan by eating during the Islamic fasting season. The two Christians told the police that since they are Christians, they are not supposed to fast during Ramadan. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Assist News Service, Christian, Muslim, Pakistan
