Ethan Cole
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Ministry Finds Fault with Yale Christian-Muslim Declaration
A ministry that works with the persecuted church found parts of a declaration recently adopted by Christian and Muslim leaders troubling because it did not emphasize the differences between the two religions enough and gave too much credit to Islam.
Churches Damaged in Russia-Georgia Conflict
Three evangelical churches in the capital of South Ossetia have been damaged by the conflict between Russia and Georgia, according to a report, released Tuesday.
Two Int'l Church Bodies Seek Closer Ties
Two global church bodies representing tens of millions of Christians are looking forward to closer ties in their \"pursuit of Christian unity.\"
Bush Says No One Should Fear Religious Freedom, Ends Asia Trip
President Bush after worshipping at a Beijing church on Sunday as part of his Olympic visit declared that "no state, man or woman should fear the influence of loving religion."
Multi-Religious Retreats Offer Variety in Faith
Religious retreats are traditionally focused on strengthening a particular faith, but a new type is cropping up where believers of a variety of faiths are worshipping together.
Church Must Lead in Gender Inequality Fight, Says Agency
The Church must lead in transforming social attitudes about gender inequality as part of the fight against HIV/AIDS, said a Christian agency on the closing day of the 17th International AIDS Conference.
Chinese Gov't Deceiving President Bush, Claims Rights Group
A pro-house church group claims the Chinese government is using deception to convince U.S. President Bush to visit a government-sanctioned church during his visit to China for the Beijing Olympic Games by claiming it incorporates house churches.
U.S. Praised for Adding Human Rights to N. Korea Agenda
The U.S. government body in charge of monitoring religious freedom in the world applauded the State Department for its recent announcement that human rights will be part of \"normalization\" discussions between Pyongyang and Washington.
Travel Restrictions on HIV People Unacceptable, Say Religious Leaders
The faith community will continue to advocate for the lifting of travel restrictions on people living with HIV until the rule is removed worldwide, vowed religious leaders at the 17th International AIDS Conference.
Top Hamas Leader\'s Son Converts to Christianity
The son of a top Hamas leader has converted to Christianity and prays someday his family will also accept Jesus Christ as their savior, an Israeli newspaper reported. \"I consider Islam a big lie,\" said the son of one of Hamas\' founders.