Middle East

Christianity in the Middle East on Brink of Extinction

Jerry Dykstra

The flight of Christians out of the Middle East is unprecedented and it's increasing year by year. In our lifetime alone, "Christians might disappear altogether from Iraq, Egypt and Afghanistan."

No Early Warning for U.S. on Israeli Strikes in Syria

Religion Today

The U.S. was not given any warning before air strikes in Syria against what Western and Israeli officials say were weapons headed for Hezbollah militants.

Life Among Syria's Christian Refugees

Lisa Pearce

About 30 kilometers outside Syria's western border, the Lebanon town of Zahle is full of refugees. Many make it across the Syria-Lebanon border and not much farther.

Generational Challenge Confronts Global Church

Erich Bridges

The global spread of democracy doesn't look nearly as promising as it once did. But young people of the world are ripe for change.

Syria in Danger of Replicating Christian Exodus in Iraq

Religion Today

The World Evangelical Alliance's human rights ambassador has warned that Christians are being "chased from their homes" in Syria.

A Swelling Tide of Displaced Christians Requires Compassionate Action

Jerry Dykstra

Amid the horrors of war and persecution in the Middle East and elsewhere, swelling ranks of displaced Christians are crying out for help even while the media spotlight often shines elsewhere.

Islamic Extremism: The Real Problem in the Middle East

Cal Thomas

As President Obama visits Israel, he ought to wake up to the real threat. That threat has nothing to do with Israel and everything to do with advancing Islam.

House Considers Rising Anti-Semitism in Europe, Middle East

Lauren Markoe

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., convened a hearing on Wednesday on the rise in anti-Semitism across Europe, calling it a threat not only to Jews, but to other religious minorities and the ideal of tolerance in general.

Armenia Struggles to Absorb Christian Refugees From Syria

Diana Markosian

Armenian authorities are trying to find ways to speed the exit from Syria and make the adjustment to life there easier.

Obama Planning First Visit to Israel as President

Religion Today

President Obama is planning his first trip to Israel since taking office in 2008. The trip is planned for the spring but the White House has not yet released the date or details about the itinerary.

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