(Christian Today).
Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.
International Christian Concern (ICC) reports that the images were shared by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
ICC said that one photo showed the men kneeling with their arms tied behind their backs in front of machine-gun wielding executioners while another showed them being shot dead.
(Christian Today).
The Free Church of Scotland has expressed “sorrow” over the “historical sins” of members of the denomination in relation to slavery.
In a statement, it expressed particular “regret” over the receipt of funds linked to slavery as a result of a visit by a Free Church delegation to the US in 1844.
“The Free Church recognises and freely admits the historical sins of members of the denomination in relation to slavery,” it said.
(Duncan Williams . Christian Today).
After commemorating 100 years of religious broadcasting, the BBC has reaffirmed its commitment to continue faith programming on both television and radio, emphasising the enduring relevance of religious content in today’s media landscape.
Tim Pemberton, Head of Religion and Ethics for BBC Audio, and Daisy Scalchi, Head of Religion and Ethics for Television, have expressed enthusiasm for religious programming despite financial constraints.