· Morocco Garners Support Amid Christian Expulsion Reports
As the Kingdom of Morocco comes under scrutiny for its recent large-scale expulsion of Christians, the North African country is responding with the help of religious leaders and even the U.S. State Department, which released its latest human rights report at an opportune time.
As the Kingdom of Morocco comes under scrutiny for its recent large-scale expulsion of Christians, the North African country is responding with the help of religious leaders and even the U.S. State Department, which released its latest human rights report at an opportune time.
· IMB Head Stresses Need for SBC to Change
Jerry Rankin, outgoing president of the International Mission Board, is making a strong case for change within his denomination as he prepares to step away from the helm of its missions arm following 17 years of service.
Jerry Rankin, outgoing president of the International Mission Board, is making a strong case for change within his denomination as he prepares to step away from the helm of its missions arm following 17 years of service.
· Muslim Attack Injures 23 Coptic Christians
Twenty-three Coptic Christians were injured by Muslim extremists Friday after an attack on a church community center, said an Egyptian Bishop.
Twenty-three Coptic Christians were injured by Muslim extremists Friday after an attack on a church community center, said an Egyptian Bishop.
· Poll: Abortion Support Falling among Young Adults
Over the last 20 years, support for legal abortion has continued to drop among young adults, a new Gallup poll shows.
Over the last 20 years, support for legal abortion has continued to drop among young adults, a new Gallup poll shows.
· Lutherans Worldwide See Gain of 1.5M Members
The Lutheran World Federation added more than 1.5 million new members to its member churches last year, according to the latest report.
The Lutheran World Federation added more than 1.5 million new members to its member churches last year, according to the latest report.
· Ariz. Church Fights Ban Against Meeting in Homes
A Christian legal group filed an appeal this week to fight a ban against a church meeting in homes. The Gilbert, Ariz., church was ordered to stop all activities, including Bible studies, leadership meetings and fellowship.
A Christian legal group filed an appeal this week to fight a ban against a church meeting in homes. The Gilbert, Ariz., church was ordered to stop all activities, including Bible studies, leadership meetings and fellowship.
· Egypt's Top Sunni Cleric Dies; Church Leaders Pay Respect
The head of the largest ecumenical body in the world sent condolences this week after receiving news that Egypt’s top Sunni Islam cleric had died after suffering a heart attack.
The head of the largest ecumenical body in the world sent condolences this week after receiving news that Egypt’s top Sunni Islam cleric had died after suffering a heart attack.
· Morocco Begins Large-Scale Expulsion of Foreign Christians
Moroccan authorities deported more than 40 foreign Christian aid workers this week in an ongoing, nationwide crackdown.
Moroccan authorities deported more than 40 foreign Christian aid workers this week in an ongoing, nationwide crackdown.
· U.S. State Dept. Speaks Out Against Rise of Religious Persecution in Iran
The U.S. Department of State said Friday that is “increasingly concerned” about the ongoing persecution of religious minority communities in Iran.
The U.S. Department of State said Friday that is “increasingly concerned” about the ongoing persecution of religious minority communities in Iran.
· Texas Board Approves Revised Social Studies Curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education voted on Friday to approve new standards for social studies classes. The 11-4 vote was a preliminary approval
The Texas State Board of Education voted on Friday to approve new standards for social studies classes. The 11-4 vote was a preliminary approval
· ICANN Holds Off on .XXX Decision
The board of the international body that manages Web addresses will not decide until June whether or not to approve the latest proposal for a “.xxx” top-level domain.
The board of the international body that manages Web addresses will not decide until June whether or not to approve the latest proposal for a “.xxx” top-level domain.
· Commentary: Do You Know Jack?
There are good reasons why even secular society ought to disapprove of suicide. I’ll share them with you.
There are good reasons why even secular society ought to disapprove of suicide. I’ll share them with you.
· Commentary: Contextualization Without Compromise
The organizers of the conference have asked me to share some of my thoughts on contextualization. So, for better or for worse, here they are.
The organizers of the conference have asked me to share some of my thoughts on contextualization. So, for better or for worse, here they are.
· Commentary: Boomsday - Coming to a Theater Near You
It's worth considering the broader question of how society’s changing view of the elderly throughout the years has contributed to this Great Divide between generations.
It's worth considering the broader question of how society’s changing view of the elderly throughout the years has contributed to this Great Divide between generations.
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