Maria Mackay

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  Dec 7, 2007

  Archbishop: Religious Diversity Plays Major Role in Social Unity

  Religion is fundamental to maintaining social cohesion, argued the head of the third largest Christian denomination in the world on Thursday.

• Dec 6, 2007

  LWF Urges Israeli, Palestinian Leaders to 'Urgently Pursue' Peace Treaty

  The Lutheran World Federation has appealed to Israeli and Palestinian leaders to “urgently pursue” the successful conclusion of a peace treaty between their nations, as agreed at the recent Middle East peace conference in the United States.

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  Dec 3, 2007

  European Church Heads Call for Climate Justice

  If the international community is to stave off the most serious consequences of climate change and the impact already being felt in the world’s poorest communities, it needs to do more than reduce global carbon emissions, according to European Church leaders.

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  Dec 1, 2007

  Anglican Head Urges Churches Not to Be 'Paralyzed' by AIDS

  The head of the third largest Christian denomination in the world is reaching out to churches with a message of hope to be brave, imaginative and honest in the face of the global HIV and AIDS pandemic.

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  Nov 29, 2007

  Church of Scotland Rejects Calls to Boycott 'Golden Compass'

  The Church of Scotland is going against the tide of opposition to the soon-to-be-released movie “The Golden Compass“ by rejecting calls for its boycott and saying it is instead "looking forward to a major cinematic event this winter."

• Nov 19, 2007

  Church of Norway Votes in Favor of Homosexual Ordination

  The Lutheran Church of Norway has voted in favor of allowing members in same-sex partnerships to serve in ordained ministry.

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  Nov 16, 2007

  Interview: President of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches on Gift of Unity

  The Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick is the stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC).

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  Nov 15, 2007

  Slave Trade’s Legacy Lingers Among Britain’s Black People, Says Jackson

  Britain’s black community is still enslaved despite the end of the slave trade 200 years ago, the Rev. Jesse Jackson has warned.

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  Nov 12, 2007

  'Unprecedented' Forum Renews Hope for Christian Unity

  Christian leaders from across denominations and inter-church organizations concluded the historic Global Christian Forum last week with a renewed sense of hope in achieving unity within the worldwide body of Christ.

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  Nov 10, 2007

  Global Forum Hailed as 'Unprecedented' Step Toward Christian Unity

  Christians from across a broad range of denominations and traditions met in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Christian unity.