Amid an alarming rise in violent incidents at places of worship across the United States, churchgoers are taking unprecedented steps to ensure their safety. Many are now arming themselves and participating in specialized ‘warrior training’ programs before attending weekly services. This surge in security measures comes as religious communities grapple with how to maintain their … Read more
Sydney, Australia – A shocking attack at the Assyrian Orthodox Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney, left many around the world in disbelief. A young man dressed in black approached Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at the pulpit and began stabbing at him, all of which was captured on the live stream with an … Read more
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – In 1972, the world was shocked by the news of a Uruguayan plane en route to Chile that crashed in the Andes Mountains, carrying five crew members and 40 passengers. Seventy-two days passed before the passengers were rescued, and only 16 survived the harsh conditions, including extreme weather, disease, thirst, and hunger. … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – When Marie-Anne Thiang, 33, composed the worship song “You Never Left,” it was a raw lament borne out of multiple crises and deep grief over the past decade and a half. As an only child, Marie-Anne’s childhood was marked by constant relocations due to her father’s job obligations. The constant moving, … Read more