21 February 2007 07:00
New Contest in Search of Best Soul-Winning Method
A new contest has kicked off to find some of the best methods of ...
Adventure and fantasy in California's O.C.
Jeanne Harnois visited Orange County, Calif.
Controversial Homophobic Snickers Ad Withdrawn in US
by 1 other, 2 commentsA Snickers commercial that aired during the Super Bowl and featured two car mechanics accidentally kissing has been immediately withdrawn following complaints from several gay rights organisations that labelled it as homophobic
Gay Conversion Not Biblical, Says Former Homosexual
The debate over Ted Haggard's claim that he is now "completely heterosexual" incited a surge of reports on gay therapy and if it really frees people from homosexual feelings. And at the center of the debate are evangelicals, one of whom says Christians are approaching the controversial matter the ...
In Ipswich, a return to the 17th century | csmonitor.com
by 1 otherTeresa Mendez spent the weekend in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Black Ministers Join to Reduce Youth Cigarette Smoking
by 1 otherA group of black ministers is preaching against cigarette smoking among St. Louis area ...
Tensions Rise in Ethiopia as Christian Killed and Homes Torched
One Christian has been killed and a group of Christian families are taking shelter in a church after their homes were set on fire by Muslim militants Christian Today has learned
Pentecostal Growth in Asia Challenges Catholic Church
The rapid growth of Pentecostalism in Asia forced a panel of Catholic leaders to reexamine the meaning of ecumenism on the Asian continent and how the church can meet the needs of Catholics within this context
Europe's rising unease over 'terror war'
by 1 otherCharges in Italy against suspected CIA agents highlight growing dissent on America's antiterror tactics.
Come All Ye Faithful Bring Your Bible Hymn Book and U2
I sit on the sofa listening to U2s If God will Send His Angels not because I am Bonos 1 fan but because I want to hear what is captivating the churches lately the U2charist
Christians Suffer With Muslims Says Gaza Priest
We do not suffer from the MuslimsWe suffer with them a Gaza priest has said Father Musallan said that Christians in the troubled region live happily alongside the Muslim majority but both suffer from Israeli policies
Evangelist Graham Seeks to Convert Sudans Muslim President
by 1 otherFranklin Graham met with Sudans Muslim president Omar Hassan alBashir this week and confirmed his aim of converting the leader whom many say is behind the Darfur genocide
Queen Urges People to Bridge Young and Old Generation
Dressed in a spring green outfit the Queen urged people on Christmas day to bridge the generation gap between the young and old
Giant St Columba Statue a Good Thing
by 1 otherThe UK has never been big on big Even Canary Wharf in London home to the UKs tallest building at a mere 50 floors huddles on the edge of the city where its towers can safely cast their ballooning shadows over the halfempty streets of nearby housing complexes
WCC General Secretary Welcomes North Korea Nuclear Deal
The World Council of Churches WCC general secretary Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has welcomed as a major breakthrough the 13 February agreement at the Six Party Talks on North Korea in Beijing
Prayers Said for Fatally Shot British Teenager
A church service for 15yearold Billy Cox the third teenager shot dead in South London in the past two weeks has seen prayers read to comfort a shocked and dismayed community
21 February 2007 06:45
Amazing Grace Celebrated in US
by 1 otherMore than 2500 churches throughout the USA sang Amazing Grace on Sunday February 18 marking the stateside release of a new film on the life of William Wilberforce
Colorado's giant sponge
by 1 otherThe Monitor's Ben Arnoldy went to Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado.
Urbana 2006 Sends Out a 'Serious' Generation
Urbana 2006 students packed their bags and traveled hours back to their homes on New Year's Day after closing out five intense conference ...
Critical Anglican Meeting Commences in Tanzania
The Anglican Primates meeting officially opened on Thursday reportedly heading straight into sessions on the Episcopal Church and its long awaited response to what many bishops see as violations of Scripture
Another Pastor Out at New Life Church
by 1 otherA pastor who worked with young adults at New Life Church has admitted sexual misconduct and resigned just weeks after former church leader Ted Haggard stepped down over sexual ...
World Ecumenical Head to Address Largest Christian Gathering in Asia
World Council of Churches WCC General Secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia will be the main speaker at the largest Christian gathering in Asia
'Don't break my heart!'
The bazaar sales pitch - it's the chattering art at the crossroads of serious shopping in Istanbul.
Primates Boycott Eucharist at Anglican Tanzania Summit
A small group of Anglican leaders has boycotted a Eucharist with other primates as the Anglican Communion reaches a vital period during its crunch meeting in Tanzania
