Army of Conservative Lawyers Scores Victories for the Faithful in America’s Courtrooms

May 12, 2014 – Erik Eckholm – The New York Times 

Alan Sears, who has run the Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom since its founding 20 years ago, turned to a picture of Abraham Lincoln in his office here and noted the decades of blood and tears it took to abolish slavery.

“I think there is no question that one day, this country will again recognize that marriage is between a man and a woman,” said Mr. Sears, a former top official in the Reagan Justice Department.

The comparison may or may not prove apt, but these are heady days for Alliance Defending Freedom, which, with its $40 million annual budget, 40-plus staff lawyers and hundreds of affiliated lawyers, has emerged as the largest legal force of the religious right, arguing hundreds of pro bono cases across the country. It has helped shift the emphasis of religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution. For decades, courts leaned toward keeping religion out of public spaces. Today, thanks to cases won by the alliance and other legal teams focused on Christian causes, the momentum has tilted toward allowing religious practices with fewer restrictions.

The group last Monday celebrated a major victory in the Supreme Court, where a client, the Town of Greece, N.Y., won the right to open council meetings with mainly Christian prayers.

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Are UK Bible Colleges In a State of Peril?

May 06, 2014 – Christian Today – Michael Trimmer

With the International Christian College in Glasgow and St Michael’s College in Cardiff both recently announcing their closures, to what extent are UK Bible colleges in a state of peril?

Reverend Richard Tiplady, Principal of the ICC, says that from where he is sitting, the nation’s Bible colleges are facing a lean future.

“Of the ten largest bible colleges in the UK, only one is growing,” he says.

In the case of the ICC, the numbers were beyond the pale. Between 2000 and 2013 the annual intake of new undergraduate students dropped from 57 to 16.

What is causing this decline? Are Christians less interested in academic study around the Bible these days? Are people taking up alternatives, or not taking up anything at all? Or are there other explanations for the current malaise?

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RUAP National President Daniel Nalliah in The Australian Women’s Weekly / Peter Kentley at CTFM Hallam this Sunday morning 13th July / Webcast with Pr Daniel this Sunday evening 13th July

Dear friends and family in Christ, 1) You may click the following link to read an article with RUAP National President Daniel Nalliah that recently appeared in The Australian Women’s…

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The New York Times’ propaganda war on Egypt

Raymond Ibrahim – 27 May 2014

A recent New York Times article exemplifies why the Times simply cannot be trusted. Written by one David Kirkpatrick and titled, “Vow of Freedom of Religion Goes Unkept in Egypt,” the article disingenuously interprets general truths in an effort to validate its thesis.

Much of this is done by omitting relevant facts that provide needed context. For example, Kirkpatrick makes Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the military—widely recognized as the heroes of the June 2013 revolution that toppled former President Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood—appear responsible for the poor state of religious freedom in Egypt, when in fact the military has no authority over the judicial system, which is independent.

Even so, there is much evidence that Egypt, while far from becoming a Western-style democracy, is on a better path—certainly than under the Muslim Brotherhood.  But these are seldom mentioned in the NYT report.  Most recently, for example, the military-backed government jailed a popular Islamic scholar for contempt against Christianity—something that never happened under Morsi, when clerics were regularly and openly condemning and mocking Christians.

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Channel 9 News / Live webcast this Sunday morning / Amazing Healing and Reconciliation with Aboriginal people in Katherine, NT

Dear friends & family in Christ,

1) You may click the following link to watch a short video clip that appeared on Channel Nine News (0:13-0:29) from our recent Free Speech Rally outside the Victorian Parliament in Melbourne.

http://ninemsn.video.msn.com/?mkt=en-au&vid=A66AEAB8-9F00-49E4-8CBE-C5D67226BA08

2) Pr Daniel will be ministering God’s prophetic Word and praying for people this Sunday 29th June at the 9.30am & 6:30pm worship services at CTFM at 30 Star Crescent in Hallam, Melbourne.

Please note that the morning service will be live webcast at www.reformationharvestfire.com beginning at 10:30am (AEDT).

3) Pr Daniel had the opportunity to address several meetings in Katherine and Darwin, NT over the past weekend. Also travelling with him was his Media Officer and Cameraman.

The 4 day ministry tour started with a one hour radio interview, which was very interesting, as the radio host became so excited and challenged when he heard how God saved Pr Daniel from possible execution in Saudi Arabia more than 15 years ago.

That night he also spoke at a Women’s Aglow meeting where the people were absolutely challenged to Rise Up as they heard him speak of Australia, our Judeo-Christian heritage and the need to keep Australia Australian.

The next morning he addressed a Breakfast meeting and spoke on how RUAP has already started to make a difference in the political arena.  Many people joined the party and pledged support.

The highlight of the tour was on Saturday night when many Aboriginal people turned up for the meeting.  This meeting, interestingly enough was held at the Charles Darwin University Hall.  At this meeting something amazing happened. The praise and worship was great. Then Pr Daniel started speaking, sharing the Word of God and some very powerful testimonies.

Suddenly, the Holy Spirit fell in the place and people started repenting and crying. Then all the Aboriginal people, and all people who have come from other countries to call Australia home, came out to the front. They stood up and acknowledged them and then asked them forgiveness for the wrong done to their fore-fathers. Then they thanked these dear people for opening their country for all us to come and live in it, and call Australia home.

As this finished many people were weeping under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Then the Aboriginal people told the others, “we accept your apology and welcome you into our country. Thank you for bringing the Word of God to us.” As this happened many started weeping. There were many tears of joy as white and black people hugged and said how much they love each other.

Then all joined hands and sang “Bind us together Lord with cords that cannot be broken”.  There was tremendous healing and reconciliation, followed  by many people asking Pr Daniel to pray for them.

On Sunday morning and evening we ministered at a church. On Sunday night the service that started at 6.30pm, finished around 11pm. The power and anointing of the Holy Spirit just swept through the place.  Many Aboriginal people came for this service.

Towards the end of the service, many people who had never had a hug from their biological father asked Pr Daniel for a hug as they saw the Heavenly Father’s heart in him. The rest was history.

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Discovering Jesus through Asian eyes

Jesus through Asian eyes15 May 2014  |   Carey Lodge – Christian Today

The Evangelical Alliance has launched a new outreach programme specifically targeted at the UK’s growing Asian population.

‘Discovering Jesus through Asian eyes’ is aimed at presenting the Gospel in a way that addresses many of the issues and questions that Asian people may have about Christianity. It was trialled in churches last year before being officially launched this week in London.

Sanjay Rajo of Naujavan, a Christian organisation dedicated to serving 16-30 year-old Asians, said that until now there has been a real gap in the market for outreach designed for young British Asians.

“In the last forty years Asians came to the UK from overseas but now we are seeing more young people, who are born here, confused about their identity and hunger for something spiritual,” he explained.

“This course will attract a younger generation … such as university students and young professionals in their 20s and 30s, who are interested in going on a course a bit like Alpha or Christianity Explored, but with an Asian edge. It ticks that box and allows us to engage in a unique Asian British way, there is nothing else out there like it.

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Channel Nine News Video / Pr Daniel in NT this weekend / Boort & Wedderburn, Victoria on Sat 5th & Sun 6th July

Dear family & friends in Christ, 1) You may click the following link to watch the short but excellent video clip (from 1:55-2:08) from last night’s Channel Nine News segment…

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RUAP Media coverage / Celebrate 7th anniversary victory for Free Speech at Victorian Parliament steps from 12-1pm Wed 25th June

Dear family & friends in Christ,Free Speech Rally at Victorian Parliament in Melbourne

1) Please spread the word and watch Rise Up Australia National President Daniel Nalliah on Channel Nine’s 6pm Evening News tonight Thursday 19th June.

You may click the following link to read an article about RUAP that appeared in today’s Australian.

https://reformationharvestfire.com/events/liberals-and-geoff-shaw-eye-radical-preacher-nalliahs-numbers/

 2) From Pr Daniel – “This Sunday 22nd June 2014 marks 7 years since we won the court battle for free speech with the Islamic Council of Victoria.

It is also a very special day for my family as our little girl Brianna turns 7.

May I say a ‘BIG THANK YOU’ for all your prayers, financial and moral support.

Since I will be ministering in Katherine & Darwin in the Northern Territory this weekend, we have organized a public rally on Wednesday 25th June from 12 to 1pm on the steps of the Victorian State Parliament, in Spring St. Melbourne, to take a stand for Free Speech and to support the removal of Clause 98C in the Anti-discrimination Act in the Federal Parliament.

May I appeal to all who call Australia home. If you really love your country then please take the time to come and join us at this rally to make our voice known and take a stand to Keep Australia Australian.

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Report on Community Forum in Sydney & CTFM Dedication service / Pr Daniel ministering in Katherine & Darwin, NT from 20-23 June

Dear family & friends in Christ,

1) The National President of Rise Up Australia Party, Daniel Nalliah was one of the five speakers at a Community Forum in Sydney. Other speakers at this event were Robert Balzola (Lawyer), Peter King (Barrister), Bernard Gaynor (ex-Military) & Marella Harris (Local Resident).

More than 100 people came for this event and were very challenged by the speakers.

The evening focused on “Protecting our public interest in Australia”.

Each speaker covered many areas of great interest for every Australian.

Daniel Nalliah stated, “Events like these should be held in every city and state in order to bring an awareness of the impending dangers for Australia and the West.”

2) Last Sunday was a great day in the life of everyone at CTFM, as we spent much time dedicating our lives and ministry into the hands of the Lord.

The service started at 9.30am and finished with lunch around 3pm.

Everyone who came for the service was greatly blessed.

3) Please pray for Pr Daniel who will be ministering in Holy Spirit miracle healing revival services and Rise Up Australia Party meetings in Katherine, Northern Territory from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd June.

Also a special breakfast on Saturday 21st June and local radio station interview on Friday 20th June.

Pr Daniel will also be ministering at 7:30pm Monday 23rd June in Darwin at the Christian Outreach Centre at 10 Crerar Rd, Berrimah.

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Excellent Radio Interview with RUAP National President Daniel Nalliah / CTFM dedication service this Sunday 15th June / Pr Daniel ministering in Katherine & Darwin, NT from 20-23 June

Dear friends & friends in Christ, 1) You may click the following link to listen to RUAP National President Daniel Nalliah’s recent radio interview regarding the Muslim Hijab, Burka, Multiculturalism…

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RUAP National President Daniel Nalliah speaking at a special dinner event in Sydney 7pm Friday 13th June

Dear friends & family in Christ, 1) This Pentecost Sunday 8th June beginning at 7:30pm Pr Daniel will be speaking on a must watch live webcast right here at www.reformationharvestfire.com…

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Leading The Way Continues to Impact Indonesia One Year After Revival Gatherings

Crowds worship at the Istora stadiumASSIST News Service (ANS) – Tuesday, May 13, 2014

ATLANTA, GA (ANS) — One year after nearly a thousand people made commitments to follow Christ at Leading The Way’s revival gatherings in Jakarta’s Istora Stadium last May, the ministry is continuing to impact the world’s largest Muslim nation.

“Our Indonesian revival was only the beginning of a long-term outreach to Indonesia,” explained Leading The Way’s Founder and President Dr. Michael Youssef.

He added: “On March 1 this year, we launched THE KINGDOM SAT in the Indonesian language. So now on satellite television we have what we’ve been broadcasting in the Arab world for five years. Now anyone in Indonesia with a satellite dish will have access to the Gospel subtitled in their language. That’s remarkable growth from just a simple stadium evangelistic outreach.”

A team of 100 Christian leaders is following up with each person who committed his or her life to Christ at last year’s meetings in Jakarta. One of those team members was a former Muslim extremist who had become an evangelist and risked his life to bring people to the meetings: “He brought 17 buses of people every night. The second night, 30 people showed up at his doorstep, and they threatened to kill him if he took people to the final night. So he shows up with all these buses, and at the end of the meetings they were interviewing him on camera with his face covered, and my son Jonathan asked him, ‘How come they threatened your life, and yet you are here and you brought all these people?’ He said, ‘If they kill me, I go to Jesus,’ with a big smile on his face. “I wish every Western Christian could watch this incredible man of courage. He’s not afraid. He said, ‘I’d rather see these people saved than worry about my life,’ and he is one of those people who is doing a lot of the follow-up.”

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Pastor Daniel opens City of Casey Council meeting in prayer / Ministering in Sunbury this Pentecost Sunday morning 8th June / Live webcast this Sunday evening / RUA Prayer this Friday

 Dear friends & family in Christ, 1) We thank and praise God for every opportunity He gives us to lift His name on high! Yesterday the City of Casey Council…

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The natural rain pours down before the supernatural rain of the Holy Spirit as Pr Daniel and team visits Mildura, Vic / Radio interview link

Dear family & friends in Christ,

In the past few years there has been something amazing happening in almost every place Pr Daniel goes to minister, and that is that the rains come down.

Many have watched the DVD ‘Faith like Potatoes’, the incredible story of the South African Preacher Angus Buchan, who leads God’s people in repentance and prayer, with rain often following.

Well, this amazing falling of rain in many parts of Australia started after we carried out the prayer assignment on Mount Ainsley.

CTFM teams who have been on tour have seen this first hand in several parts of Australia and so it did happen once again in Mildura.

As the vehicle passed the sign which said ‘Welcome to Mildura’, it started pouring down with rain.

Not quite sure whether it had been raining before, a CTFM team member asked the receptionist at the apartments who stated, “I cannot remember when I last saw the rain.”

Then the Pastor of the church stated, “You have brought the rain with you.”

This happens almost every trip and Pr Daniel gets calls from farmers to come on their land and pray for rain.

Now you might wonder why so much emphasis on the rain.

This is very important as the Bible states in Deuteronomy 11:13-14 “It shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today, to love the LORD your God and to serve Him with all your heart and all your soul, that He will give the rain for your land in its season, the early and late rain, that you may gather in your grain and your new wine and your oil.”

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Why Are Christians the World’s Most Persecuted Group?

Why Are Christians the World’s Most Persecuted GroupRaymond Ibrahim – Frontpage Magazine

Why are Christians, as a new Pew report documents, the most persecuted religious group in the world?  And why is their persecution occurring primarily throughout the Islamic world?  (In the category on “Countries with Very High Government Restrictions on Religion,” Pew lists 24 countries—20 of which are Islamic and precisely where the overwhelming majority of “the world’s” Christians are actually being persecuted.)

The reason for this ubiquitous phenomenon of Muslim persecution of  Christians is threefold:

Christianity is the largest religion in the world.  There are Christians practically everywhere around the globe, including in much of the Muslim world.  Moreover, because much of the land that Islam seized was originally Christian—including the Middle East and North Africa, the region that is today known as the “Arab world”—Muslims everywhere are still confronted with vestiges of Christianity, for example, in Syria, where many ancient churches and monasteries are currently being destroyed by al-Qaeda linked, U.S. supported “freedom fighters.”  Similarly, in Egypt, where Alexandria was a major center of ancient Christianity before the 7th century Islamic invasions, there still remain at least 10 million Coptic Christians (though some put the number at much higher). Due to sheer numbers alone, then, indigenous Christians are much more visible and exposed to attack by Muslims than other religious groups throughout the Arab world.   Yet as CNS News puts it, “President Obama expressed hope that the ‘Arab Spring’ would give rise to greater religious freedom in North Africa and the Middle East, which has had the world’s highest level of hostility towards religion in every year since 2007, when Pew first began measuring it. However, the study finds that these regions actually experienced the largest increase in religious hostilities in 2012.”

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