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World Vision Lebanon Launches Campaign for Violence Against Children
World Vision Lebanon, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the local NGO KAFA, has launched a week long advocacy campaign to address all forms of violence against children, in light of Universal Children's Day (20 November).
Graham Announces Distribution of 200,000 'Dare to Be a Daniel' Kits
Since Dare to Be a Daniel was launched by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in May 2006, the association has recently announced that it has sent more than 200,000 of the free-of-charge Dare to Be a Daniel training kits.
London to Join Global Protest for North Korean Refugees in China
The North Korea Freedom Coalition is staging a protest on Saturday 2 December against China's violent repatriation of North Korean refugees. A protest and prayer vigil, backed by Open Doors International, will take place outside the Chinese Embassy in London at 11.30am.
China Rebukes US for Listing Countries in Violation of Religious Freedom
China has rebuked the United States on Monday for its list of countries that violate religious freedom. Last week the US State Department released a list of violators, which included China, as well as North Korea, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia and Sudan among others where its people do not have access to freedom of faith and belief.
Lord Carey against Veil in Workplace
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord George Carey has stepped into the veil debate, saying he does not think Muslim women should wear the veil in the workplace.
New Anglican Parish Birthed Outside of ECUSA
An interdenominational church in Richmond, Virginia, has formed 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.
United Methodists Join Nothing But Nets Malaria Campaign
The Nothing But Nets malaria campaign has gained momentum over the past six months with incredible response from Americans nationwide, and added on to its list of partners are United Methodists.
Salvation Army Unites with Christmas Concert to Collect Toys for Children
The Salvation Army will join forces with US-based Go Fish, an emerging force in family entertainment, during their upcoming "Go Fish Christmas" Tour to collect toys for underprivileged children.
Bush Promotes Religious Freedom During Vietnam Visit
The President of the United States, George W. Bush, worshipped with Vietnamese Protestants and Catholics at the weekend, using the opportunity to promote religious freedom in commumist Vietnam.
British Airways Rejects Worker's Appeal for Right to Wear Cross
A British Airways employee has lost her appeal against the company's refusal to allow her to wear a cross necklace. Check-in worker Nadia Eweida, 55, of Twickenham, was told in October that she must not display a small necklace crucifix over her clothes, but instead hide it under her blouse or cravat. Since that time she has been on unpaid leave.
Science Gives Christians Upper Hand Over Atheists
Today's Christian no longer has to try to maintain only by faith their belief in the origin of the universe. The atheist now does. Former atheist and US award-winning Christian author Lee Strobel premiered his one-hour documentary...
US National Bible Week on 5,000 Billboards
The US National Bible Week kicked off Sunday with sponsoring ministries taking on the growing Christian trend of public advertising campaigns to promote the week...
Over 1,500 Young Evangelicals Take On Global Warming Issue
College students representing more than 1,500 young evangelicals from 41 US states have presented a statement urging government and religious leaders to take definitive action against global warming.
Church Groups Protest Against Poverty Alongside Bono at G20
U2 frontman Bono and rock band Pearl Jam performed a surprise duet on Friday at an open air concert on the sidelines of the Melbourne G20 summit, calling for an end to world poverty.
Orthodox Church Head Warns Turkey Over Pope Visit
The head of the world's Orthodox Christians has cautioned Turkey ahead of Pope Benedict's visit to the country. In an interview published on Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I warned the Turks against creating potential "unpleasant incidents" while the Roman Catholic head tours the predominantly Muslim country.
Gospel Music Sales Grow, Christian Artists Cross Over
Gospel music sales grew 11.6 per cent for the first six months of this year, compared to the same period in 2005, which experienced a 4 per cent decline during the same time frame.