Watchdog group reports persecution in Nigeria
Christian watchdog groups are reporting another wave of persecution against Christians in Nigeria. At least 30 people were killed and attacked in a village recently. According to the group International Christian Concern the gunmen entered the village and attacked, killing people and setting several homes on fire. Watchdog groups say this persecution is a form of ethnic cleansing by Muslim Fulani militants. The Trump administration launched attacks against the Islamic state in Nigeria with the support of the country’s government last year. This was in support of Christians in one region. The US has continued to threaten attacks against extremists if they continue to persecute Christians.
Christian persecution studied in UK poll
The U.S. Religious Liberty Commission is shedding light on one of the United States closest allies. In a report released last year the organization criticizes the United Kingdom, after the group says that nation targeted Christians in various cases. SNBC NEWS has reported several cases in the UK where Christians were arrested, and prosecuted for witnessing the Gospel, preaching in public, praying in front of abortion clinics and refusing to use incorrect gender pronouns. The organization is calling for UK politicians to defend religious freedom in the United Kingdom and advocate for it throughout Europe.
British citizen pledges to financially support persecuted pastors in UK
One British citizen has announced he will personally help in defending persecuted Christians in the UK. Businessman Samuel Leeds has announced he will pay for the legal defense for street preachers arrested in Great Britian. Leeds says he was shocked and outraged when he saw the rise in Christians being arrested and persecuted in a Christian nation. The businessman says that Great Britain has developed a double standard against Christians and says that the nation has turned its back on God.
Leeds pledge to support persecuted street preachers was announced following the arrests of two more preachers in the UK. The two were arrested for preaching on street corners in Bristol and Watford, England.
SNBC Health Report: the power of the Word of God and its effect on mental health. Dr. W. Lee Warren says he monitored the effects of reading the Word of God and its effect on the human brain. Warren’s research began following the death of his adult son. The Neuroscientist says he used scripture and meditated constantly during his own healing process. The scientist noted how he later compared the brain and its response to the Word of God. Dr. Warren says he used scripture to literally rewire his brain while grieving a process known as neuroplasticity. He encouraged people to think on scriptures like 2 Corinthians 10:5, Ephesians 4 and Romans 12. Warren also pointed out that the way we think rubs off on other people we come in contact with throughout our lives.