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National Council of Dalit Christians: 'Division on Basis of Religion Must Stop'
The National Council of Dalit Christians (NCDC), a laity organization formed to fight for the justice and equality of Dalit Christians in India and recognized by mainstream church bodies, including, Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI), National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI), had staged a hunger strike relay...
Gorkhas Demand Separate State, Recognition in India
Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh organized a national council meet and convention, December 18-20, at LTG Auditorium, New Delhi, urging the Indian Government to recognize their contribution towards nation builing and take measures to socially, culturally and intellectually empower the 10 million-strong Gorkha community in India.
BMS Baptist Church in Ecuador Celebrates First Christmas
This year, the brand new Los Vergeles Baptist Church in Ecuador, planted by BMS World Mission long-term workers Peter and Vicki Butchers, will celebrate its first Christmas.
Archbishop to Appeal for Peace in the Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury will appeal for peace in the Holy Land in his Christmas sermon today. The appeal comes days after his return from the Holy Land where he was on pilgrimage with other church leaders, including Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.
Christian Boy Banned from Christmas Party
A seven-year old mentally challenged boy was banned from attending his school's Christmas party after his parents did not allow him to take part in the school's Hindu celebrations.
Pope Condemns World's Commercialisation of Christmas
Roman Catholic head, Pope Benedict XVI has called on the world not to shut Christ out of Christmas, during his Sunday blessing, 24 December 2006.
EEA3 Looks to Young to Participate
The Third European Ecumenical Assembly of EEA3 is calling on young Christians from across Europe to get involved with next year's gathering in Romania by becoming stewards at the event.
EU Commissioner Stresses Need for Dialogue with Churches
The EU Commissioner has told more than 60 European church leaders gathered for a recent conference on the future of Europe that European institutions need to be in constant dialogue with churches, faith communities and civil society to bring the people of Europe together.
Bono to be Honoured by Queen for AIDS, Poverty Work
The British Embassy in Dublin has announced that U2 frontman Bono is being awarded an honorary knighthood by the Queen. The singer, whose real name is Paul Hewson, has been given the honour for "his services to the music industry and for his humanitarian work," it said.
Christians Suffering in Iraq, Warns Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his sorrow over the situation facing Christians in Iraq, which he said had worsened since the invasion.
EU Commissioner Stresses Need for Dialogue with Churches
The EU Commissioner has told a conference of European church leaders, including the Bishop of London, that European Institutions need to have a constant dialogue with churches, faith communities and civil society to bring the people of Europe together.
EEA3 Looks to Young to Participate
The Third European Ecumenical Assembly is hoping young people will get more involved when it meets in Romania in 2007. The EEA3 will give young participants the opportunity to renew their ecumenical commitment.
Andy Flannagan: HIDE and SEEK
Artists and performers are inevitably the worst in the world at practising the art of "being hidden". The very lifeblood to our work is often publicity and marketing, which is not in itself wrong, but the battle for control of our hearts and motives in this context becomes increasingly violent.
Majority of Britains Believe Religion Builds Tension
More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published Saturday. 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people, while only 16% disagree.
Church of Scotland Moderator Remembers Those in Conflict Zones
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has delivered a special Christmas sermon in which he called on Christians to remember those living in parts of the world still dogged by conflict.
Majority of Britains Believe Religion Builds Tension
More people in Britain think religion causes harm than believe it does good, according to a Guardian/ICM poll published Saturday. 82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people, while only 16% disagree.