Ethan Cole

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• Sep 11, 2008

  Theologians Seek to 'Reframe' View of Israel-Palestinian Conflict

  Theologians and church leaders convened Wednesday in the Swiss capital of Bern for the first day of an international conference to \"re-frame the religious dimensions\" of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

• Sep 8, 2008

  Millions Affected, Displaced By East India Flood

  Up to five million people have been affected by severe flooding in a northeastern Indian state after the infamous Kosi River changed its course and flooded areas not normally prone to flooding.

• Sep 7, 2008

  Orissa Christians Forced to Choose Between Faith, Homes

  Christians in the eastern Indian state of Orissa, which has been plagued with sectarian violence in recent weeks, are reportedly being coerced into converting to Hinduism in order to save their homes.

• Sep 4, 2008

  Two Christians Kidnapped, Then Killed in Iraq

  Two Iraqi Christians were kidnapped then later killed by Islamic fundamentalists in Mosul within the span of a few days, a news agency with connections to Iraq reported.

• Sep 3, 2008

  Delegation Aims to Reconcile Georgia, Russia Churches

  A delegation from the World Council of Churches began its five-day visit to member churches in Georgia and Russia on Wednesday with the goal to facilitate harmony between the two Christian communities despite their countries\' current political conflict.

• Sep 2, 2008

  5 Million Afghans at Risk for Severe Food Shortage, Says Agency

  Five million people in Afghanistan are facing severe food shortages with winter drawing near and donors falling drastically behind in submitting funds, said an international relief agency.

• Sep 1, 2008

  Chinese House Church Leader Released from 'Forced Vacation'

  The head of a Chinese house church organization and his wife have been released by authorities after more than three weeks of detention.

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  Aug 31, 2008

  Christians Worldwide Called to Engage in Muslim Prayer Campaign for Ramadan

  Christians around the world will begin a 30-day prayer campaign for Muslims on Monday that coincides with Ramadan, Islam\'s holiest month.

• Aug 31, 2008

  2,000 Year-Old Dead Sea Scrolls to Go Digital

  The deteriorating and much sought-after Dead Sea scrolls are being digitalized and will be made available to the public and researchers on the Internet, Israel authorities announced this past week.

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  Aug 29, 2008

  China Missed Chance to Improve Rights Image, Says U.S.

  China missed a golden opportunity to show an improved human rights and religious freedom image during the Olympic Games, the White House said.