Category - president

Jimmy Carter seeks reconciliation among US Baptists

staff writers — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:52:27 +0000

Former US President Jimmy Carter, who left the 15 million strong Southern Baptist denomination because of its exclusivism, has enthusiastically backed a three day convention seeking reconciliation among the wider US Baptist community.

Middle East bishop meets Jimmy Carter on peace mission

staff writers — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:27:38 +0000

Peace and justice advocate Bishop Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land has met with former US President Jimmy Carter to discuss initiatives relating to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Philippines bishops renew pressure on government corruption

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:16:07 +0000

Catholic bishops in the Philippines have renewed their attacks on corruption following reports that staff of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who now faces a new impeachment bid, have bribed congress representatives, governors and mayors.

Lutherans say Namibia prosecution would bring conflict

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:17:29 +0000

A leader of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia says a move by a human rights group to bring former president Sam Nujoma before the International Criminal Court in The Hague might result in public violence or even civil war.