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Construction of oil pipeline threatens burial sites in Uganda, Tanzania

Jan 8, 2024 | christiancentury.org | Philip Jenkins |Julian DeShazier |Robert Hirschfield |Deborah Laker

TotalEnergies, with the support from the Ugandan and the Tanzanian governments, are building the world’s largest heated crude oil pipeline. Once completed, the East Africa Crude Oil Pipelinewill span from the oil-rich shores of Lake Albert in western Uganda and end 900 miles south at the Tanzanian Port of Tanga on the Indian Ocean.
Construction Of East African Oil Pipeline Threatens 2,000 Gravesites

Jan 7, 2024 | religionunplugged.com | Deborah Laker

At the same time, John Asiiwme, another resident who lives along the EACOP route, went through the additional expenses of purchasing cement, iron bars and tiles to give their deceased a dignified burial. “These people do not care about religion or traditional practices,” Asiimwe said.
Phaneroo Ministries Breaks Guinness World Record For Longest Applause

Aug 21, 2023 | zenger.news | Deborah Laker

GEvery Sunday, Phaneroo Ministries International, a prominent Ugandan church, attracts thousands of worshippers for its vibrant, spirit-filled services. On July 30, unlike the previous days of worship, the Christians gathered at the Uganda Manufacturers Association showgrounds came determined to break the Guinness World Record for the longest applause.
Uganda's Phaneroo Ministries Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Applause

Aug 6, 2023 | religionunplugged.com | Deborah Laker

KAMPALA, Uganda — Every Sunday, Phaneroo Ministries International, a prominent Ugandan church, attracts thousands of worshipers for its vibrant, Spirit-filled services. On July 30, unlike the previous days of worship, the Christians gathered at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) showgrounds came determined to break the Guinness World Record for the longest applause.
Traversing The Uganda Martyrs Trail

Jun 3, 2023 | religionunplugged.com | Deborah Laker

On June 3, millions of pilgrims honor the 45 Catholic and Anglican men who were sentenced to death by Kabaka Mwanga II of the Buganda Kingdom. Ugandan reporter, Deborah Laker walks in the footsteps of the Catholic martyrs and unearths the tale of religious devotion, complex circumstances and colonial oppression. KAMPALA, Uganda — It is 7:57 a.m. when I arrive at the gates of the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine.
Two Asbury Students Reflect on What The Revival Means for Gen Z’s Faith

Feb 23, 2023 | religionunplugged.com | Deborah Laker

Over the span of two weeks, Asbury University, a small evangelical college in Wilmore, Kentucky has been the center of a revival attracting thousands of believers from across the country for 24-hour prayer and worship. What began as a regular chapel service on Wednesday, February 8 with an attendance of 1,600 students extended beyond the allotted time.
A Conversation With Two Asbury Students About What The 13-Day Revival Means for Gen Z’s Faith

Feb 22, 2023 | religionunplugged.com | Deborah Laker

(INTERVIEW) Over the span of two weeks, Asbury University, a small evangelical college in Wilmore, Kentucky has been the center of a revival attracting thousands of believers from across the country for two straight weeks of 24-hour prayer and worship. What began as a regular chapel service on Wednesday, February 8 with an attendance of 1,600 students extended beyond the allotted time and began spreading via social media with more than 77 million views on TikTok alone.