Religious freedom advocates are urging members of the United Nations to vote against the latest proposal from Islamic countries to combat “defamation of religions.”
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Board of Pensions continues to adjust the Medical Plan covering church employees in response to passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) by the U.S. Congress in March of this year.
Community radio played a crucial role in the aftermath of Chile’s devastating earthquake last February, a noted broadcaster said last week.
Christine Housel, an Episcopalian (Anglican) from the United States, has been elected the new general secretary of the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), a global grouping of student groups that promotes dialogue, ecumenism, social justice and peace.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Nov. 17 called for continued vigilance to protect religious minorities as her department released its annual report on international religious freedom.
Coming from the Rev. Bill Golderer, the use of the "dinner party" metaphor was perhaps just as significant as the invitation itself.
As the holiday season gets into full gear, many Americans have family, food and fun on the brain. But in addition to celebrations, this time of year also marks the anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters in history.
Hurricane Tomas was merciful as it swept past Haiti. The country was spared a direct hit, but torrential rain has caused widespread flooding and a heightened risk of the spread of disease among the already pressed population. An epidemic of cholera threatens the island nation already devastated by last January’s earthquake.
Christine Housel, an Episcopalian (Anglican) from the United States, has been elected the new general secretary of the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), a global grouping of student groups that promotes dialogue, ecumenism, social justice and peace.
President Obama signed an executive order Nov. 17 that reforms the White House’s faith-based office in a bid to improve transparency and clarify rules for religious groups that receive federal grants.