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World Vision Calls for Environmentally Friendly Christmas
International Relief and Development Agency, World Vision, has launched an appeal to make Christmas more environmentally friendly and to help those in need in Africa with giant Christmas cards.
Doctors Who Refuse Euthanasia Face Criminal Charges
Lord Falconer, the Lord Chancellor of England, has warned doctors in a recent statement that they may face prison sentences if they refuse to euthanise patients. Criminal charges of assault could be laid against doctors or nurses who refuse to allow patients to die, even by removal of food and hydration tubes.
American Family Association Withdraws from Wal-Mart Boycott
A conservative group withdrew objections on calling on supporters to boycott Wal-Mart's post-Thanksgiving Day sales to protest the retailer's support of gay-rights groups. The American Family Association said it was pleased that Wal-Mart had pledged in a statement to stay away from controversial causes. The groups had been asking supporters to stay away from Wal-Mart on Friday and Saturday, two of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Employment Discrimination against Christians Remains Chronic in Pakistan
Christians in Pakistan continue to face a hard fight as employment discrimination remains rife in the country. A large number find themselves with little alternative to janitorial and menial jobs or
More Movement Needed for Climate Change, says Christian Aid
Kyoto is still alive, but ministers from 189 countries have failed to agree a deal which corresponds to the problem of climate change, according to Christian Aid.
Species Dying Sooner than Expected Due to Global Warming
A review of hundreds of research studies contends that animal and plant species have begun dying off or changing sooner than predicted because of global warming.
Blair Leads British Politicians in Condemning Lebanon Christian Leader Killing
Prime Minister Tony Blair has strongly condemned the assassination of one of Lebanon's leading Christians, who was shot dead in Beirut, Tuesday 21 November.
Christian Leader in Lebanon Assassinated
Pierre Gemayel, one of the leading anti-Syrian Lebanese ministers, who is also a leader from the Maronite Christian Church, has been killed in Beirut, Tuesday 21 November 2006...
Christians Criticise Christian Union Ban
The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has criticised Edinburgh University's decision to ban a Christian Union course that promotes abstinence.
New Anglican Parish Birthed Outside of ECUSA
An interdenominational church in Richmond, Virginia, started a new Anglican congregation under the oversight of an offshore bishop. The church plant is one of a number of new congregations external to the Episcopal Church.
Parents of Beheaded Indonesian Girls Forgive Killers
The parents of three Christian schoolgirls beheaded in Indonesia have expressed their forgiveness during a meeting with the killers on Monday. The meeting was organised by
Archbishop of York Criticises British Airways Cross Decision
The Archbishop of York has appealed to British Airways after one of its workers lost her appeal to openly wear her cross necklace while at work with the airline.
Australia World Vision Head Arranges Poverty Meeting for Bono and Treasurer
Australian Treasurer Peter Costello recently met with popular rock star and poverty crusader Bono from U2. The meeting was orchestrated by the Treasurer's older brother, the Rev Tim Costello, who is currently head of World Vision Australia.
Christian Converts in India Face Persecution
A newly converted Christian family in rural India faces a tense time after recent axe attacks from local villagers who told them to leave the Christian faith or else leave the village.
Christians Criticise Christian Union Ban
The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has defended the Christian Union at Edinburgh University after its pro-abstinence course was banned by university chiefs for being too exclusive.