Category - Protestants

Christians, Muslims and justpeace in the Philippines

Maurice Malanes — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:06:20 +0000

Face to face with violence and death, churches in the Philippines are helping to build peace in a country where armed conflict continues to rage, says Maurice Melanes. Christian-Muslim cooperation is an important part of the alternative agenda.

Catholic document a setback to unity, claims Protestant

Ecumenical News International — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:06:47 +0000

A new document authorised by Pope Benedict XVI restating Roman Catholic views that Protestant denominations are not churches "in the proper sense" has been criticised as setting back the quest for Christian unity.

Merkel tells German Protestants of G8 'step forward'

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:38:15 +0000

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Germany's biggest Protestant gathering that the results of her meeting with leaders from the G8 industrial nations marked a "step forward" - though much remains to be done.

Chinese Protestants emphasise autonomy and nation-building

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 01 May 2007 08:13:17 +0000

A leading figure in the official Chinese Protestant Church has emphasised autonomy and patriotism as two of its main values. But he claims the church is not subservinet to the state and is able to carry out its Christian mission.