Further Fervor: Missionaries Go From East to West (Religion News)
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Further Fervor: Missionaries Go From East to West
The recent kidnapping of South Korean Christians in Afghanistan highlights an overlooked fact: Asian missionaries are everywhere, and today they’re often found in some of the world’s most dangerous hotspots.
Source: pewforum.org
Islamic Creationist Group Launches Glitzy, Global Blitz
A household name in Turkey, the ‘Foundation for Scientific Research’ is now distributing its books – published in 59 languages including Chinese and Swahili – to 80 countries.
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In Afghanistan, a Jewish Community of One
Some scholars estimate that 4,000 Jews lived in Afghanistan a half-century ago. Today, 47-year-old Zabolon Simantov is believed to be the country’s only remaining Jewish resident.
Some scholars estimate that 4,000 Jews lived in Afghanistan a half-century ago. Today, 47-year-old Zabolon Simantov is believed to be the country’s only remaining Jewish resident.
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The Younger Generation Finds Religion
Recent articles have reported that young adults are turning to religion to the surprise — and sometimes chagrin — of their less-observant parents. Guests discuss God and the generation gap, and why parents aren’t always thrilled when their children become more observant.
Recent articles have reported that young adults are turning to religion to the surprise — and sometimes chagrin — of their less-observant parents. Guests discuss God and the generation gap, and why parents aren’t always thrilled when their children become more observant.
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Reporter’s Religion Beat Leads to Faith Crisis
Los Angeles Times religion reporter William Lobdell was an evangelical Christian when he took the job, and during his time on the beat, he almost converted to Catholicism. But he says that after covering religion for eight years, he has lost faith in Christianity and left the religion beat.
Los Angeles Times religion reporter William Lobdell was an evangelical Christian when he took the job, and during his time on the beat, he almost converted to Catholicism. But he says that after covering religion for eight years, he has lost faith in Christianity and left the religion beat.
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Doctors Accused of Using Faith to Violate Gay Bias Laws
When does the freedom to practice religion become discrimination? The California Supreme Court is being asked to answer that question when it hears a legal dispute between a lesbian mom and two doctors who refused to artificially inseminate her for religious reasons.
Source: pewforum.org
Episcopal Church’s First Openly Gay Bishop Endorses Obama
The Episcopal Church’s first openly gay bishop endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president on Thursday, even though they don’t share the same views on issues critical to gays and lesbians.
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Students Must Remember ‘God’ in Texas Pledge
Texas students will have four more words to remember when they head back to class this month and begin reciting the state’s pledge of allegiance.
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