Ethan Cole, Christian Post
Drought and hunger hit Afghanistan hard
Drought-stricken and internally displaced, many Afghans canât even be sure of one good meal a day for themselves and their family, says Church World Service.
Pakistan Christians nervous about Sharia law enforcement
Christians in Pakistan voiced serious concerns about government allowing Islamic laws to be enforced in certain terrorist prone areas, noting that while not many Christians directly live in the affected areas there are thousands that live nearby.
US State Department slams China on human rights
In stark contrast to US Secretary of State Hillary Clintonâs softer remarks on Chinaâs human rights, the US State Department report reveals sharp criticism of the eastern superpower over rights violations ranging from religious repression to extrajudicial killings.
Churches told to confront 'moral crisis' in world economy
The church needs to be the prophetic voice that confronts the moral crisis underlying the worldâs economic crisis, said global church leaders this past week at a public hearing.
'Anti-God squad' coming to university campuses
Atheists are continuing their aggressive campaign against religion in the United Kingdom with the launch of an atheist student federation dubbed the âanti-God squadâ by members.
Iraq: Sunni victory brings hope to Christians
The Assyrian Christian population in Nineveh, northern Iraq, have expressed hope for a better future after the recent election of the new Sunni government.
US Church heads question Israel over denied entries into Gaza
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and The Episcopal Church (TEC) have asked Israel to explain why it denied two of their bishops entry into Gaza while allowing others in a church delegation to cross the border.
Sri Lankan churches may think twice before helping poor
Churches and Christian organisations are worried they will have to be more careful when they help the poor if an anti-conversion law is passed next month by the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Atheist bus ads launch in Spain
The anti-God bus ad campaign has now spread beyond the UK to the primarily Catholic nation of Spain and was also scheduled to start appearing in Italy next month.
Korean Christian leaders declare 2009 a year of unity
South Koreaâs Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant leaders have together declared 2009 as the Year of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Atheist: Africa needs God, not only aid
The problems in Africa cannot be solved with aid money alone, but Africans need to know God, contends an atheist journalist and former politician.
First native Bible translation for three million Tanzanians
Three million people in the highlands of the east African country of Tanzania will receive Scriptures in their own language for the first time by autumn next year, a Bible translation ministry recently announced.
Ukraine: Megachurch pastor in business scandal
The pastor of the largest church in Europe has become embroiled in a financial dispute over $100 million invested in a failed business venture he had allegedly encouraged church members to invest in.
Survey finds most Brits don't believe in nativity story
The majority of Britons do not believe in the historical truth of the nativity story about the birth of Jesus, a new survey has found.
Westminster Abbey adds Hindu snowmen to Christmas displays
Some Anglican clergy have added a multicultural twist to Christmas decorations, adding Hindu snowmen, a Chinese dragon and a Jewish temple to the lawn where the traditional scene of a baby Jesus, angels, and the three wise men used to be displayed alone.
Globalisation needs 'values' to succeed, says Blair
Globalisation needs a âsolid basis of valuesâ to succeed, contended former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in a major address this past week.