Ethan Cole

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• Apr 14, 2009

  Egypt Church Provides First Conversion Certificate

  Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church issued a certificate of conversion to a Muslim background believer for the first time last week. The move is seen as an unheard of act in a country where it is practically impossible for Muslims to legally change their religious status.

• Apr 12, 2009

  Survey: Slim Majority of Dutch Know Easter is Christian Holiday

  Slightly more than half of Dutch nationals know that Easter is a Christian holiday, revealed a new survey published this past Thursday.

• Apr 11, 2009

  Controversial Muhammad Cartoon Goes on Sale in Denmark

  The Danish cartoon of the Muslim prophet Muhammad that caused an international uproar and outbreaks of violence in 2006 will be sold by the Danish Press Freedom Society, the group said on Wednesday.

• Apr 10, 2009

  Some Christians Applaud Obama's Push for Immigration Reform

  A diverse group of Christian leaders and organizations voiced support for plans by the Obama administration to address immigration reform this year, a move that has riled opponents who argue that he should first focus on fixing the economy.

• Apr 9, 2009

  Religious Liberty Groups Spotlight Sri Lanka Crisis

  Religious freedom groups are calling on Christians around the world to pray for humanitarian efforts to reach uprooted Sri Lankan civilians affected by the ongoing civil war and for the country to respect religious freedom.

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  Apr 7, 2009

  Afghan Reviews Rape Law Amid Int'l Outcry

  Afghan president Hamid Karzai's spokesman said Tuesday that the controversial new law that would essentially allow husbands to rape their wife is under review following international outcry.

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  Apr 6, 2009

  Obama Extends Olive Branch to Muslim World

  During his visit to Turkey, President Obama extended a hand of reconciliation to the Muslim world Monday, promising that the United States "is not and will never be at war with Islam."

• Apr 6, 2009

  Cartoon Depicts Christian Boy as Islamophobic Bully

  A British charity for kids recently published a cartoon depicting a boy wearing a cross bullying a Muslim girl in a head scarf.

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  Apr 5, 2009

  Rights Groups Confront Chinese Gov't in Unprecedented Letter

  Seven human rights groups in China have issued an unprecedented open letter challenging the Chinese government to account for its rights violations against Chinese citizens.

• Apr 3, 2009

  Christian 'Spy' Suffering after 15 Months in Chinese Prison

  A Uyghur Christian's health is deteriorating rapidly in a Chinese prison where he has been held for over a year without trial.