Latest Persecution News – 16 May 2012

Injured Convert in Pakistan Tries to Rebuild Life

The following article reports on the latest news of persecution in Pakistan, telling the story of a convert from Islam who was beaten for his faith.

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/article_1539631.html

 

The articles linked to above are by Compass Direct News and  relate to persecution of Christians around the world. Please keep in mind that the definition of ‘Christian’ used by Compass Direct News is inclusive of some that would not be included in a definition of Christian that I would use or would be used by other Reformed Christians. The articles do however present an indication of persecution being faced by Christians around the world.

Persecution News: What was Missed While on My Break – Part 2

The following are articles from Compass Direct News from the period I was on my break:

• Nigerian Church Leaders Call for Probe into Election Violence – 3 May 2011

• Some Wary of Black-Listing Egypt for Rights Violations – 5 May 2011

• Vietnam Tries to Portray Cult Gathering as Christian – 6 May 2011

• Mentally Ill Christian Charged with ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan – 6 May 2011

• Islamic Extremists Attack Churches in Cairo, Egypt – 9 May 2011

• Nigerian Pastor’s Wife, Children Among Christians Killed in Attack – 10 May 2011

 

NRL FINAL SERIES

With the NRL final series now having arrived, it is now time to put my nominally followed team to bed – the Parramatta Eels. What a disappointment the Eels have been yet again! So much talent with so little performance was the result for 2008.

Already this weekend the Brisbane Broncos, Cronulla Sharks and the Manly Sea Eagles have won having defeated the Sydney City Roosters, the Canberra Raiders and the Saint George Dragons. This means that the Saint George Dragons are gone for this season. Remaining in the first weekend of the final series is the Melbourne Storm – New Zealand Warriors match, which has the minor premiers up against the team that pipped the Newcastle Knights for the final spot in the top 8 for 2008.

As has been my tip for the entire season it is difficult to go past the Melbourne Storm not only for the match today, but for the premiership title for 2008. There seems very little hope for the Warriors as they come up against the might of the Storm, a team which is a class above the others in the competition.

As I say, it is difficult to go past the Melbourne Storm for the title.

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In the video below, the Melbourne Storm’s Billy Slater scores a hat trick of tries against the New Zealand Warriors in March 2008.