by Sean Reilly | Sep 3, 2008
A conference in Bern this month will discuss the often thorny concept of the “Promised Land” and related theological issues with a view to helping more churches become advocates for a just peace in the Middle East. The organisers say that the challenge for...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 3, 2008
As focus turns to the climax of the Republican convention and the choice of running mate by their candidate, war veteran John McCain, Democrat Barack Obama is turning his attention to winning over sceptics – including some religious voters. The election in...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 2, 2008
Civil rights organisations, advocates of religious freedom, anti-censorship groups and government in Europe and beyond are expressing alarm at a United Nations General Assembly resolution that demands respect for religion but which critics say has been used to justify...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 2, 2008
The North American Mennonite relief and development agency MCC is supporting summer ‘peace camps’ which bring young black people together to find out more about being creative peacemakers in their neighbourhood and as leaders. Cathryn Clinton writes: The...
by Sean Reilly | Sep 2, 2008
Christian and Muslim groups are urging a peaceful resolution following attacks allegedly by groups linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao in the Philippines, and retaliation by government troops. The conflict relates to longstanding tension...
