Ethan Cole

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  Nov 14, 2007

  Tutu Backs Global Ban on Death Penalty

  Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu called for a global ban on the death penalty in a commentary featured in The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday.

• Nov 14, 2007

  Hamas Leader Suspected of Gaza Christian Slaying

  A senior Hamas leader is suspected of torturing and killing a prominent Palestinian Christian, new reports revealed.

• Nov 13, 2007

  Egypt Arrests Three Christian Rights Activists

  Egyptian police over the weekend detained three members of a Christian rights group who were reportedly investigating the death of a Christian man allegedly killed by Egyptian police.

• Nov 12, 2007

  Methodist Watchdog Criticizes Church Stance on Iraq

  A statement by bishops of the United Methodist Church calling for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq is “nothing new” and “nothing constructive,” according to a conservative Methodist.

• Nov 11, 2007

  Influential Bishops Worry Over Delayed Lebanon Election

  A group of Christian bishops in Lebanon is concerned that the presidential deadlock in their country has affected national unity.

• Nov 7, 2007

  Church Head: Christian Diversity Meeting Not 'Going to be Easy'

  A first-of-a-kind global gathering that has brought together the broadest range of Christian tradition ever is not “going to be easy,” predicted the leader of a global church body.

• Nov 6, 2007

  World's Most Diverse Gathering of Christians Kicks Off Unity Talks

  An international gathering featuring the broadest range of Christian traditions ever began their four day conference on Tuesday.

• Nov 5, 2007

  Theologians Disturbed by 'Politically Correct' German Bible

  A politically correct German Bible which emphasizes gender equality and social concerns is still sparking controversy a year after its release.

• Nov 2, 2007

  U.K. Christian Students, Faculty Forced to Don Muslim Garbs

  Students and teachers at a primary school in England were forced to dress up as Muslims to celebrate a belated Muslim festival although most were Christians.

• Nov 1, 2007

  Anglican, Jewish Leaders Urge Protection of All Holy Sites

  The Anglican Communion and Israel’s chief rabbis issued a joint declaration calling religious communities worldwide to protect all holy sites.