Tag Archives: Christian

Rise of Strict Islam in Malaysia Exposes Tensions

While Malaysia prides itself in being a moderate Muslim nation where each person’s religious conscience is respected, tensions between different faith groups are rising along with rising tensions within Islam itself. More Muslim women feel pressure to wear head coverings … Continue reading

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US Exceptionalism, Military Force and Torture

A new survey reveals that Americans who believe God has given the US a special role in world history also tend to favour military force over diplomacy and believe that torture is warranted under certain conditions.  White Evangelicals were more … Continue reading

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Protestant Church Urged West Germany to Assist Nazi Eichmann

Der Spiegel reports that Austrian and German Protestant church officials urged the West German government to support Adolf Eichmann after his arrest in 1960. According to a letter sent to West German officials, Eichmann was ‘fundamentally decent’ and ‘kind-hearted’. Eichmann’s … Continue reading

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Pastor Takes on Deep-South Diet

Health statistics for the Mississippi Delta are among the worst in the United States. It has among the highest rates of adult and child obesity, diabetes and heart disease. While this article does not mention the apostle Paul’s statement that … Continue reading

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The Shaping of Michele Bachmann

Journalist granted access to Michele Bachmann reports on the books and other influences on her life. See Full Story.

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Religious Intolerance on the Rise

Religious freedom is threatened worldwide. See Full Story.

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Farmers, Hunting and Sunday Observance in Pennsylvania

Should the ban on Sunday hunting be lifted? See Full Story.

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Response to Air Force Pulling Mandatory Ethics Class

Another view of the Just War Theory. See Opinion.

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Christians Face Persecution in India

Christians face burning by Muslim extremists. See Full Story.

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Evangelicals, Secular People and Humanitarian Good Works

Can/should religious people and secular people work together to do good on this earth? See Opinion.

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