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Evangelical Alliance Sri Lanka Urges Government to Protect Religious Freedom
The National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL) has urged the country's government and law enforcement agencies to uphold for every citizen the right to freely practice the religion of their choice, without any harassment, a statement released yesterday said.
World Reformed and Lutheran Governing Bodies Hold First Joint Meeting
Officers from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Executive Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), have held meetings in the course of overlapping days, but have met for the first time in joint sessions on Saturday 18 November 2006.
Gay Rights Laws Fast-Tracked in Northern Ireland, Warns LCF
The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has accused the UK government of fast-tracking gay rights laws in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations (SOR) are due to come before Parliament this week
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.