What does it mean to stand in true solidarity with the persecuted church? Dr. John Eibner, President of Christian Solidarity International (CSI), joins Billy Hallowell and Jen Lilley for a powerful conversation on global Christian persecution, modern-day slavery, and the spiritual battle shaping our world. For decades, CSI has been on the frontlines—rescuing slaves in… Read more »
Category: Persecution
Why is Persecution on the Rise?
A nun in Syria looks up to a crucifix disfigured by jihadist attacks. photo provided to csi Commentary by Joel Veldkamp This commentary was originally published in CSI’s 2024 Annual Report. In September 2023, the dictatorship of Azerbaijan ruthlessly ethnically cleansed the ancient Armenian Christian land of Nagorno Karabakh. In doing so, Azerbaijan not only… Read more »
Algerian Christian coalition appeals to Trump administration for urgent intervention
The mountainous Kabylie region of Algeria. IRRIGATIONDZ, Wikipedia A coalition of Christians in Algeria’s Kabylie region has issued an urgent appeal to the Trump administration, requesting immediate intervention to address what they describe as systematic persecution of Christian minorities by the Algerian government. The plea comes as virtually all Protestant churches in the Kabylie… Read more »
Nepal: after the corona lockdown new hope for the future
The coronavirus lockdown in Nepal has left a legacy of suffering. Without work and facing starvation, over 1,000 people have taken their own lives in the past three months. CSI is providing hope for the future by helping some of those who have lost their livelihoods to set up in business. Bhakta Bahadur Chepang lives… Read more »