Christian Forum: Egypt's Christians, Muslims condemn US Iraq policies
Cairo, 12 May: Muslim and Christian clerics condemned Wednesday [12 May] the "awkward" policies of the US military in Iraq.Speaking at the Islamic-Christian Forum, organized by the Coptic Anglican Board, the clerics said the appalling conditions in Iraq had exposed calls of freedom and human rights often voiced by the United States.The gathering further rebuffed the [US] so-called Greater Middle East initiative, criticizing it as a bid by the US to impose its...
Christian Forum: Indian government urged to make Australian missionary's murder report public
Indore, 6th August: The federal government should make public the entire report of the Wadhwa Commission which inquired into the ghastly murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Orissa in January, John Dayal, national convenor of The United Christian Forum for Human Rights, has demanded.He accused the BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party]-led government of releasing portions of Justice Wadhwa report in a "selective manner", and said the government...
Christian Forum: The Scotsman: Christians take to the streets over rising tide of persecution
EMBATTLED Christians across India staged a day of protest yesterday against the unprecedented level of attacks and intimidation by Hindu zealots.The nationwide demonstrations were aimed at pressurising the central and state governments to take urgent action to curb the persecution. Leaders of India's 23 million Christians, 2 per cent of the population, highlighted figures showing that attacks on missions, the clergy and congregations had spiralled in the eight months since the...
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Apex Naga body makes a bid for tribal unity
: A Naga Reconciliation Commission (NRC) has been formed by the Naga Ho Ho, the highest tribal body in the state, and the Naga Christian Forum (NCF) in a bid to bring about "reconciliation, unity and integration" among the 19 Naga tribes."It is being felt that without reconciliation among various tribes, a permanent solution to the Naga problem cannot be found. Talking with one or two Naga rebel tribal groups will not help as the solution arrived may not...
Christian Forum: Ventura County Religion
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Forum to Focus on Marriage
* Trinity Lutheran Church in Simi Valley will have a Christian forum at 6:30 p.m. today focusing on ways to enhance marriage. Tips on nurturing a relationship will be given.Newly married, engaged and longtime married couples are encouraged to attend. Dinner will cost $3, and free child care will be provided.The church is at 2949 Alamo St. For more information, call 526-2429. Masses at St. Anthony's in Oxnard * St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Oxnard will...