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Bush Backs Federal Amendment to Ban Gay Marriages
Satisfying the requests of over 1 million petitioners in the nation, President Bush backed a constitutional amendment banning gay "marriages",
The Passion to Know Christ, the Passion to Unite
"This movie will bring people closer together, not incite violence and hatred. That was our experience in making it"
250 Million Orthodox Christians to Enter Lent
Over 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, including six million in North America, will enter the season of their Great and Holy Lent, the forty-day period of fasting and prayer that precedes Easter, beginning Monday, Feb. 23.
Taiwanese Churches Help Build Million-Man-Chain for Peace
A coalition of religious, humanitarian and political groups in Taiwan agreed to form a "million people human chain"
Community centers to be built in Africa for orphaned children
Buckner Orphan Care International is currently working in Kenya and Botswana to build community centers attached to the local churches to try to meet the needs of children living in homes without parents.
Fifteen New Volunteers to the EAPPI
Fifteen new volunteers joined the current six-member team to the Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel, bringing the total number of 'Ecumenical Accompaniers (EA)' on the ground to 21.
Christian Radio Broadcast in Iran
SAT-T Christian radio ministries began broadcasting in Farsi ?the majority language in Iran. According to Lazarus Yaghnazar, the director of ICB, they were able to feed 3,000 people at its peak.
Attacks Against Christians in Iraq Plant Fears
The series of violent attacks against Christians in southern Iraq have badly shaken the minority community, nearly succeeding in driving them out from the city of Basra.
Sudanese Pastors' Conference held
Pastors in Sudan held a nation-wide conference for evangelistic outreach in the war-torn nation. American Evangelist Sammy Tippit who was present during the conference, said the pastors are hopeful for peace.
Prayers for the Ministries in Uganda
The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee calls upon Christians worldwide to pray for their ministry in the politically volatile Uganda.