Tag Archives: Christianity
By: International Christian Concern With countries like North Korea, Pakistan and Somalia topping the list as some of the world’s worst persecutors of Christians, it’s hard to imagine that none of these countries hold the highest Christian death toll. In … read more »
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Tagged bokoharam, Christian, Christianity, Goodluck Jonathan, IndepthAfrica, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, Muslim, Nigeria, Nigeria newspapers, Nigerian, North Korea
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“I am certainly a Christian, and as part of my Christian faith, I speak, whenever I have the opportunity, about Jesus Christ. This is my duty as a Christian, just as Somalilanders often speak to me about the Islamic religion. … read more »
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Tagged Christianity, Gollis University, Hargeisa, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Robert, Somalia, Somaliland, Yusuf
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By Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK I was dumbfounded when I read that President Mahama claims his government was not financing but only facilitating the selected pastors’ “joy ride” to Israel. I considered the claim to be a complete fabrication, laughable … read more »
Posted in Article, Ghana, West Africa
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Tagged Cambridge, Christianity, Ghana, Holy Land, IndepthAfrica, Israel, John Dramani Mahama, Mahama, President
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God has numerous converts who are potentially capable of changing the course of imbecile leadership plaguing the nation. This church with estimated membership of about 12 million is the … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Nigeria, Obinna Akukwe, West Africa
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Tagged Christianity, David Oyedepo, Enoch Adeboye, God, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Obinna Akukwe, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Pentecostalism, Redeemed Christian Church Of God, University of Lagos
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By Messay Kebede What is wrong with Africa? Save for a few promising exceptions, why has Africa become the land where dictatorships, disrespect for elementary human rights, economic mismanagement, corruption, nepotism, ethnic confrontations, etc., proliferate and endure? This total and … read more »
Posted in Article, DR Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Somali, South Africa, South Sudan, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Advocacy Organizations, African people, Christianity, Human rights, Human Rights and Liberties, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, West, Western world
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By Nick Street Senior Writer, Center for Religion and Civic Culture, University of Southern California On a brilliantly sunny Monday morning at the start of the rainy season, a couple of dozen young men gathered for a game of soccer … read more »
Posted in Article, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Boko Haram, bokoharam, Christian, Christianity, Hausa-Fulani, Indepth Africa Magazine, Interfaith, Islam, Jos, Muslim, Muslim-Christian Relations, Nigeria, Nigerian, peace, Peace Cup, Plateau State, Religion News, Uganda
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(BosNewsLife)– Dozens of Ethiopian Christians, mostly women, have been detained in Saudi Arabia after attending a worship service in a private home, BosNewsLife learned Wednesday, February 13. The Christians – 46 women and six men including three church leaders – … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Dammam, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, Jeddah, latest ethiopian news, news ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Sunni Islam, WEA-RLC
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By Teklu Abate Millions of Ethiopians have been closely following the peace and unity talks underway between the two competing synods. There was a general understanding and optimism that the synods would make sacrifices of all sorts to ensure reconciliation. … read more »
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Tagged Abune Merkorios, Christian, Christianity, EOTC, Ethiopia, ethiopia addis ababa, ethiopia latest news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Ethiopians, IndepthAfrica, latest ethiopian news, Mengistu Hailemariam, news ethiopia, Synod
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BY Justine John DYIKUK While all around the world of Christendom (Christians and their friends) were enthusiastically awaiting the yuletide celebration for 2012, one Mr. Eferovo Igho was clandestinely preparing an unpalatable meal to serve God’s children on Boxing Day. … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Justine John DYIKUK, Nigeria, Religion, West Africa
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Tagged Catholic Church, Christ, Christianity, church, jesus, John, New Testament, Nigerian news, Old Testament
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By Don Futterman, haaretz Ethiopians are careful to hide the friction between Beta Yisrael and Falashmura, for fear it could damage the community’s image. The Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel is divided between the Beta Yisrael and the Falashmura (some … read more »
Posted in Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Beta Israel, Christianity, Ethiopia, Ethiopia news, Ethiopian, ethiopian news, Falashmura, IndepthAfrica, Israel, Judaism, Sigd
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Do you recall what happened when rumours circulated that Akufo-Addo had pissed on a mosque in the Tamale area when he visited the palace of the local chief to seek his blessing for his bid … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Ghana, Michael Bokor, West Africa
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Tagged Akufo-Addo, Christianity, Ghana, God, IndepthAfrica, John Atta Mill, Mahamudu Bawumia, Mills, NPP
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By Sitinga Kachipande The heated debate on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in Malawi has resurfaced, which is not surprising as one can’t simply legalize homosexuality and then expect a nation to conform. On November 5 the Malawian government … read more »
BY Justine John DYIKUK As a TELL reader, I enjoy Tundun Adeyemo’s reflections. Her piece on ‘Religion, Pastors and their Jets’ dated December 3, 2012 was on point and timely too. Despite its revolutionary stance, I feel that it has … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, Justine John DYIKUK, Nigeria, West Africa
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Tagged Adolf Hitler, Boko Haram, Christ, Christianity, God, IndepthAfrica, jesus, MasterCard, Pastor
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Samuel Negusse “The church must be the guide and the critic of the State and never its tool.” writes Dr Martin Luther King Jr, outraged by the silence of many churches regarding racial injustice of his time. The church, or … read more »
Posted in Article, Eritrea, Ethiopia
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Egypt, Eritrea, Eritrean Government, IndepthAfrica, Martin Luther King, People's Front for Democracy and Justice, Politics of Eritrea
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The western liberal élite has a problem with Muslims, in particular with Muslim Rage, as Newsweek’s cover called it. It reminds me of that priceless, old misogynist quotation from Sigmund Freud: women–what do they want? What do Muslims want, columnists … read more »
CATHOLIC Archbishop of Owerri, Imo State, His Grace, Most Reverend Anthony J.V. Obinna, has said if the killing of Christians in the North by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, continues unabated, Christians would take up arms to protect themselves. He … read more »
Posted in News, Nigeria, Spotlight, West Africa
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Tagged bokoharam, Christian, Christianity, Federal government of the United States, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Nigeria, Owerri, Politics of Nigeria
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Abuja — There were indications yesterday that the Federal Government may go after the strategists and financiers of the Boko Haram sect as a way of ending the spate of bombings in the country. Also being targeted by security agencies … read more »
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Tagged Africa Countries, africa facts, africa for kids, africa karl wolf, africa lyrics, Africa news, africa news today, africa song, africa toto, african food, African History, bokoharam, Christianity, Federal government of the United States, Human Rights Watch, IndepthAfrica, Islam, Nigeria, reuters africa news, U.S. State Department list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations, United States
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massive traffic jam in Addis on Thursday afternoon, Friday morning… By Getahune Bekele “I will spend the night right here wiping the tears of Waldiba monks with this handkerchief, am not going home. My beloved church is free at last. … read more »
Posted in Article, Columnist, East Africa, Ethiopia, Getahune Bekele, News
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Tagged Abune Paulos, Addis Ababa, Adwa, Christianity, Eastern Orthodox Church, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Mary
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By Justine John DYIKUK Karl Max has criticized religion as, “the opium of the masses.” The Maxis proposition alongside other anti-faith believes have left debates and counter debates on the supreme being, God and the expectant worship due him by … read more »
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ABSTRACT: A number of commentators have described Nigeria as one of the most religious countries in the world. It is also one of the most densely churched countries in the world. One can hardly drive in a car for five … read more »
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Tagged Alausa, Christian, Christianity, God, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Nigeria, Sunday, United States
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LONDON, ENGLAND – An estimated 100 people gathered at the Eritrean Embassy in London yesterday for a protest commemorating the tenth anniversary of the mass detentions of Eritrean Christians, which began after the government’s closure of every church except those … read more »
Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Featured 1, News
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Tagged Bishop of Southwark, British Orthodox Church, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Christianity, Church in Chains- Ireland, demonstration, detainees, detention, Dr. Khataza Gondwe, Eritrea, ERITREA PROTEST VIGIL, eritrean, Eritrean embassy, Human rights, Human Rights Concern-Eritrea, imprisoned in containers, Islington, Metroplitan Seraphim, persection, Politics, prayer meeting, Protest, Release Eritrea, Religion, religious persecution, Society, the Evangelical Alliance-Wales, torture, vigil
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Rather than tell me of African independence, Tell me of her DECOLONIZATION! rather than tell me to celebrate some independence, Rather tell me when we would celebrate her DECOLONIZATION! We were colonised, right? Yes! That is a fact!And have we … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, African people, Berlin, Christianity, Colonialism, History, History of Africa, Holocaust, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, map africa, map of africa, news, South Africa, travel to africa
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor What is the Christian leader’s justification for playing God, especially in this case when the name by which President Mills is called has nothing to do with the Great Commission that should be the substance … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African news, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, Bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, East Africa, God, Great Commission, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, jesus, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, Methodism, news, news 24, news in africa, North Africa, South Africa, south african news, travel to africa, West Africa
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The Bishop of the Obuasi Diocese of the Methodist Church, the Rt. Rev. Stephen R. Bosomtwi-Ayensu is reported to have warned President Mills to reject the name “Asomdwehene” or face the wrath of God. His … read more »
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Tagged afria travel, Africa news, africa news today, African news, BBC Africa, bbc africa news, Christ, Christian, Christianity, East Africa, God, Great Commission, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, india south africa, jesus, jesus christ, latest africa news, map africa, map of africa, news, news 24, news in africa, North Africa, Pontius Pilate, South Africa, south african news, travel to africa, West Africa
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By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor This 4th Republic has revealed many intriguing things about the Ghanaian, especially those who have considered politics as their be-it-all-and-end-it-all and cannot live their lives in any other way. Whether still in government, out of … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Christian, Christianity, Ghana, IndepthAfrica, John Atta Mills, John Kufuor, Mill, Nana Akufo-Addo, New Patriotic Party
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Christianity was dealt a further blow yesterday when a devout care worker was told she had no legal right to take Sundays off. Celestina Mba, 57, lost her claim for constructive dismissal after a judge ruled her employer could make … read more »
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Tagged Africa news, African news, Christian, Christian Legal Centre, Christianity, Employment Appeal Tribunal, Eweida v British Airways plc, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, London, Sabbath, Sunday
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As most parts of the world enter the New Year with celebration and joy, and the expectation of better economic and social welfare and further technological advancement, in Nigeria , while many people mourn the loss of loved ones, others … read more »
Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma’s comments about the advent of Christianity in South Africa caused a flurry of criticism and clarifications from various groups on Wednesday. The Timeslive website quoted Zuma as telling the launch of a road safety and … read more »
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Tagged African National Congress, ANC, Christianity, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jacob Zuma, jesus, Mathole Motshekga, South Africa, Zuma
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Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma has berated Christianity for bringing on the existence of orphans and old age homes, The Times reported on Wednesday. “As Africans, long before the arrival of religion and [the] gospel, we had our own ways … read more »
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Tagged African National Congress, ANC, Christianity, Indepth Africa, Indepth Africa Magazine, IndepthAfrica, Jacob Zuma, jesus, Mathole Motshekga, South Africa, Zuma
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September 14, 2011 by benim
The word Integrity used to feature most prominently in the 90s, when the then ruling President made it a mantra and used it to describe most people in government. The president at the time used to refer to his appointees … read more »
Posted in Analysis, Ghana, Indepth Africa Magazine, News, West Africa
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Tagged Accountability, Christianity, crime, God, IndepthAfrica, IndepthGhana, IndepthMultimedia, IndepthNigeria, IndepthSouthAfrica, IndepthWorld, Nigeria, Nigeria news, Nigeria online, North Africa, Pan African News, Police, Religion and Spirituality, Satan, Southern Africa, United States, West Africa
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