The begins with the deaths of two Ethiopian Orthodox men who were trying to get to Italy to find work but who were killed by Muslims. It then explains the conditions in Ethiopia that caused the men to risk their lives attempting to get to Europe. Grief Mixes With Anger Over Christian Ethiopian Deaths – NYTimes.com.
Catholic churches are common distribution points because of the many small churches found in rural areas.
In Africa’s battle against AIDS, a key player hits a crossroads – CSMonitor.com.
Some good news in the war on terror. Lord, have mercy on Your Church and turn the hearts of those who hate through the love of Christ Jesus. Amen.
Minister: French police foil church terror attack.
This is an award winning site for one of the current, more widely used English Bible translation, which in recent years became controversial because it adopted inclusive language for its latest edition. (Instead of distinguishing “he” and “she” as often happens in the Hebrew or Greek, they chose to make passages gender neutral.) Owners of the NIV would not allow publishers to continue using earlier editions if they did not agree with the inclusive language approach.
NIV Bible / New International Version Bible NIV Bible.
“Resourcing Ministerial Education” receives a sharp critique from McGrath who points out that the Gospel is the heart of what the Church is about rather than social or practical programs. He also describes the indissoluble bond between doctrine and meaningful worship, which brings people to services.
The article describes how Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the registration process for religions has led to suppression of groups that are not Russian Orthodox. The end of the article includes a link to an historical article about the conflict in the Ukraine.
Europe’s ‘Unlikely Bible Belt’ Officially Disappears | Gleanings | ChristianityToday.com.
An interview with author Tim Gloege about his research into the influence of Evangelicalism on business and on middle income Americans. The Bible became a workers manual or contract for productivity.
Religion in American History: Guaranteed Pure: A Conversation with Tim Gloege.
A collections of essays on the influence and role the Bible has had in American public life. For example, the essays speak about the place of the Bible in public schools and some Bible “riots” in the 1800s.
Review of Biblical Literature.
As the second largest property holder in Greece, the Greek Orthodox church is offering to work with the state to develop valuable properties, which could help pay down the nations debts. However, they do not wish to sell the property but to keep it in Greek hands.
Greek Orthodox Church offers up property to help Athens raise funds for debt.
Africans efforts to get to Europe in order to find a better life are turning violent. And in this case, the migrants used religion as a reason for killing.
Police: Muslim migrants threw Christians overboard.
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