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The State of Religious Freedom: 2 New Reports Published

Different Faces of Same Coin

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On Monday the U.S. Department of State published its annual review on religious liberty, covering the year 2012. Suzan J. Cook, Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, at the report's presentation to the media urged governments to condemn religious intolerance and to take action against those who...

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Killing Instead of Caring: The Push for Euthanasia

Global Trend Sets Worrying Precedents

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The pressure is on in a number of countries for the legalization of euthanasia. In England, Lord Falconer is making yet another attempt to get Parliament to change the law. On Wednesday, …

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Getting Your Story Heard

Considering How Christians Can Get People to Listen

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One of the biggest challenges facing churches and religious organizations is persuading people to listen to them. This problem is addressed in Phil Cooke’s latest book, “Unique: Telling Your …

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The State of Religious Freedom

U.S. Agency releases Annual Report

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On Tuesday the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its 2013 annual report. “The state of international religious freedom is increasingly dire due to …

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Consequences of the Arab Spring

Christians Increasingly Under Pressure

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The conflict in Syria continues and in other countries that underwent regime changes, such as Egypt, the fate of Christians remains a matter of great concern. This week two Christian …

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Francis and Catholic Social Teaching

Debates About Economy, Equality and Poverty Sure to Continue

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With barely a month as the Church’s new leader, Pope Francis has made clear his concern for the poor and his desire for a simpler approach. Questions related to the social teaching of the …

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