>> today on "christian world news" religious freedom under attack in the u.s. why representatives of all faiths are coming together to fight back. plus the global day of prior, christians around the world lift their voices to the heavens. we explore the power of praying to an all mighty god. sudan and south sudan on the brink of war. how a christian relief agency is keeping people alive. a broad coalition of faiths take up the fight for religious freedom. hello everyone i am wendy

griffith. here in america people of many faiths are increasingly concerned religious liberty is under attack. religious leaders are forming a movement to fight back. jennifer wishon explains. >> the raping of the souls. that is how one christian leader describes what many see as the attack on the right of conscience and religious liberty in america. >> there is a widespread feeling something unusual is happening with regard to religious liberty in our country. >> some say it is a culmination of a decades long process. the breaking point came in january when obama administration said all groups must include coverage for birth control, morning after pill and sterilizations even

organizations with religious restrictio restrictions. >> now you have to check your religious beliefs at the door. >> leaders from across the country gather in washington for the national religious freedom conference. christians, jews, muslims, mormons and other groups are joining forces to stop the trespasses. they call it an abuse to amriep antidiscrimination laws to biblical views on sexual morality and traditional

marriage. >> that is odd since the very people that condemn faithful catholics for speaking publically in the public square would be the first to praise dr. martin luther king who were people of faith went out into the public scare and advocated for justice. >> what is the solution? they say to fight back. they say legislations that protect it is right of conscience. jennifer wishon, cbn news, washington. a few weeks ago, jerusalem pastor stephen cory came to cbn news to talk about the adu difficulties. he thinks its because he spoke out openly. julie stall reports.

>> calvary baptist church sits in an east jerusalem neighborhood, it is surrounded by muslim neighbors. pastor steve cory says things calmed down until he toured the u.s. talking about arab struggles. >> i was on cbn and needing to grow in east jerusalem. unfortunately a lot of people's mindsets, it is to put fear and submission in the heart of every christian in the middle east. >> they are pretty effective. >> within 24 hours, cory was given an eviction notice even

though they are paid a year ahead. >> the lord to make a miracle, we can have our own place. we found a five-story building. he wants christians to stand with him practically and in prayer for their own building. he believes the only way is to be there. julie stall, cbn news, jerusalem. u.s. state department hail today revolutions taking place in the middle east and it will take time to end human rights abuses. department issues the annual report, even though there are free elections take place in egypt -- there is a christian

mother of three who faces death. the country convicted asi bibi. >> we are concerned about the effec effects, the blasphemy law, asi bibi's case. it is a tough discussion. >> you learn more about her website on cbnnews.com. a pakistani being given the chance of a new life after paying a brutal price for her faith. charlene israel reports. >> at the age of 16, julie aftertab's life changed. new i had had to cheek, you could see my teeth.

i didn't have an eye. >> battery acid poured on her face and poured down her throat. she was poisoned while recovering from the hospital and later shot. a price on her head, all because she was a christian. >> as a christian, first thing, forgive. >> a benefactor brought her to the u.s. to repair the damage done by the battery acid. she was connected with catholic charities. >> i said i can't pay for it. i don't have money anything. i need help. >> in the past 19 years, catholic charities have helped more than 3,000 people become u.s. citizens. >> they are amazing human beings

who have done so much and survived things. >> a she is thankful for the path god has led her down. >> i see it right here, right now. >> af tab will have her accounting degree from university of houston and recently engaged. charlene israel, cbn news. >> so grajous, we applaud you and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. >> hundreds of millions of christians lifting their voices to the heavens, the global day of prayer.

>> christians around the globe gather around homes, annual global day of prayer held on

pentecost sunday. the 11th anniversary of the event. organizers say they desire to see the fulfillment from habakkuk, the waters cover the sea. joining us now is professor of biblical from regent university. what can you tell us about this founding vision of the global day of prayer? >> it is a wonderful story, an ordinary man who had the vision in calling them together in 2001. finally the whole world, the original vision was to get people together and ask god to intervene in our history and

bring forth his kingdom. >> 200 nations all praying at the same time. why is it significant to bring this global day of prayer. everyone from around the world praying together? >> in my original discussions, it is quite interesting. he mentions the day of pentecost, acts 2 and 4. scripture says when christians came with one voice, one heart, one accord, god poured forth his spirit. praying to the lord. >> the bible says when one can put one prayer can put a thousand to flight and two can but 10,000. there is powers in number and power in unity? >> how good and blessed is for brethren to pray together and the anointing ail that drips

down. >> we all need that. big prayer events are good things. is there a deeper level of prayer god's people should be wanting and desiring? >> other forms of prayer, prayer of examing, prayer of gazing, prayer of worship. can we transform oir lives into prayer? >> what about liquid prayer, tears? the lord collects our tears. tears are like liquid prayer. they speak without speaking, i guess. >> pentas prayer. one of the earliest -- blood heals the souls. tears cleanse us. >> so many scriptures about

grieving and sewing in tears and reaping a harvest, psalm 126 comes to mind. true interception, whether for a person or nation or world, that carries a price tag, doesn't it? >> we stand in the gap. we speak to god on behalf of people. often, their cost is to feel the pain and feel the pain of god. >> what if we are honest and say i don't really feel that, how can we get in tune with god's heart and have a burden even for lost souls? >> we have to wait upon the lord. we have to wait to receive his heart and mind. we have to desire him. sometimes there is no desire. desire to desire. [laughter]. >> god fill me with your heart,

indeed. >> let my will line up with your will. your will be done, not mine. that is a prayer jesus said we should be praying that all the time. it is coming up this sunday, right? >> pentecost sunday, indeed. >> incredible. we appreciate you and south africa's leadership in this huge event. up next the humanitarian crisis in south sudan. the war that forces thousands to flee the homes and the christian ministry helping keep them alive.

>> welcome back, united nations refugee agency warns a major humanitarian crisis underway.

50,000 more are expected. pete wooding traveled to south sudan with workers from samaritan's purse. he gives us this look and christian efforts to help them. >> with sudan and south sudan on the brink of war, a crisis being cause by the max exodus of more than 120,000 refugees fleeing arial attacks. desperate need of food, shelter, and water after walking in the intense heat. >> churches are gathering under the shade of a tree every sunday morning in these refugee camps. past pastors are networking together for the thousands of needy

people. >> i spoke to one pastor who had to walk for days to get here. >> it took nine days to reach here. right now we are feeling badly. >> they plan relief efforts and pray. >> praying for sudan. so many people because of -->> cbn news accompanied workers with samaritan's purse, it is one of the few christian humanitarian organizes meet thing needs. david phillips is the director for south sudan. he discovered refugees

scavenging. >> they were khairi aba carryin belongings and digging roots out of the ground looking for food. >> many are on the brink of death. >> literally are walking skeletons and taken into therapeutic food programs. increase of the need in a drastic way and happening quickly. up to 700 people who are arriving in immediate need. >> samaritan's purse is feeding 90,000.

each family is set up with a ration of beans or maize. >> samaritans purse is providing vital medical help. the only hospital in the region providing surgeries for wounded and treatment for malaria and acute malnutrition. >> one of the most rewarding things is we do see change. when tabatha came, she wasn't eating or drinking, we had a tube in her mouth. now she is eating and running and playing like a normal child.

>> uk's director simon barington. >> my heart is broken by being here. we need to act now so these people get the food, shelter, and water and health care they need. >> christian organizations like samaritan's purse will be hire for the long haul providing god's love in action and hope of christ to these thousands of desperately needy people, peter wooding, south sudan. >> you can find out more at cwnews.org as well as the link

>> it is known as one of c.s. lewis's works, the screw tape letters. this famous literary work has

been brought to life and katelyn berk explains. >> max mcclain's theatrical adaptation hit the stage in 2006. mcclean is the co-director and plays the lead role as screw tape, satan's psychiatrist. >> i was surprised because i didn't see it as theatrical literature, almost a devotion in reverse. >> challenge was taking this book of 31 letters and transforming it into a live audience.

mcclain knew he would have something special. >> character screw tapes is one of the great literary creations. he begins the master of the universe character. loves the way he looks, talks, and dresses. pure, pure pride. >> guide your patient away from those that are most likely. >> the only other on stage is assistant toad pipe who portrays the characteristics that screw tape uses to tempt his human patients. >> it is a predator-prey. they talk about satan masquerades as an angel. there is something appealing about his outward character. >> his patient goes from indifference to devout. >> what lewis is trying to say,

those choices we make, they are influenced. by evil powers, by good powers and who are you going to listen to? >> c.s. lewis said i never wrote with less enjoyment. mcclean says it is because he was forced to dig deep giving him spiritual cramps. >> i wasn't really anticipating how people react to the end of the story. i don't want to give it away. it really has this this triumph of good over evil that grabs people in a way that is one of the unexpected consequences.

>> katelyn berk, cbn news. >> i read it many, many years ago. you should check it out or see it on stage. thanks for joining us this week on "christian world news" from all of us, good-bye, and god bless you.