News Of The Day – December 30
China Closes Churches And Bans Singing
Chinese Christian say the worst crackdown on religion since the country’s Cultural Revolution, is currently happening. In an attempt to shut down Christmas, the Chinese government shut down churches, banned singing, and even removed crosses from the buildings. Even though China tells its citizens the pandemic has been defeated, the government used COVID-19 as a reason for the shut downs this holiday season. Read more about the crackdown here.
Officer heard Voice Of God Before Bombing
Officer James Wells, one of the heroic Nashville police officers who helped evacuate people moments before the Nashville explosion, is crediting God with speaking to him and saving his life in the process. Moments before an RV with a suicidal man inside exploded, Wells says he heard God tell him to turn around and go check on a fellow officer. that move saved him from being injured by the blast. Read more about his inspirational story here.
Christian Pakistani’s Flee Homes After Facebook Post Angers Muslims
Hundreds of Pakistani Christian families fled a Lahore neighborhood ahead of Christmas after a mob of Muslims threatened to set fire to their homes, an international Christian group has reported. The mob threatened the Christians after a local pastor posted a faith-based message on social media angering Muslims. The mob has demanded the pastor to be beheaded for publishing the social media post. Read more about the threat here.
Homeless Man Hailed as A Hero After Saving Animals
When Keith Walker, 53, saw the kitchen on fire at the local animal shelter where he was staying, he rushed in without a thought to his own safety. Called a guardian angel by the buildings owner, Walker was able to rescue all the animals, six dogs and 10 cats. He was quoted as saying, “I was really scared to go in there with all that smoke. But God put me there to save those animals”. Read more about this heroic man here.
