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Global Christian articles demonstrate the intersection between our Christian faith and the international community.  Articles are broken down into three categories: expert, intermediate, and learner.

Sharing God's Love Crosses Religious Boundaries

Monday, 17 December 2007 00:00

Jeff Hittenberger reflects on his experience at the Global Leadership Forum in September, 2007. This piece includes a letter he wrote to the editor of his local newspaper on loving people across boundaries.

Fighting Injustice in an Unjust World

Monday, 15 October 2007 00:00

(2 votes, average: 2.50 out of 5)
John Barrett looks at how Christians should respond to injustice. The article looks at how American Christians should steward their citizenship to accomplish God's purposes and apply biblical truths to the Middle East peace process, as our country is uniquely positioned to accomplish justice and peace.

South Korean Missionary Efforts Re-Evaluated After Hostage Crisis

Friday, 14 September 2007 00:00

Lucy Dunderdale examines the aftermath of the recent hostage-taking incident involving South Korean missionaries in Afghanistan.

Christians Called to Engage the United Nations Constructively

Wednesday, 15 August 2007 00:00

(5 votes, average: 3.40 out of 5)

World Vision International President Dean Hirsch calls for more constructive Christian engagement in the United Nations system.

Exporting a God of Prosperity

Thursday, 24 May 2007 00:00

Sarah Pfeiffer argues that the propagation of prosperity theology around the world "not only cultivates a mercenary style faith, but promulgates a Western culture of consumerism that is destructive."

Theologies of Peacemaking

Monday, 29 January 2007 00:00

(3 votes, average: 3.00 out of 5)

Many religious groups, and especially those associated with the Anabaptist tradition, are increasingly attempting to export their locally-proven conflict resolution methods internationally.

Religion and HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

Friday, 22 December 2006 00:00

(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)
Religion does play a large role in shaping the HIV/AIDS crisis in Nigeria—but not because of underlying differences in beliefs and moral choices between Christians and Muslims.

Proselytism vs. Evangelism in India

Friday, 24 November 2006 00:00

(6 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)

The ambiguity of new laws in India could result in activities like rescuing prostitutes, visiting the sick, and persuading someone to join a church being considered illegal proselytizing.

The Sri Lankan Church: Glimmer of Hope on the Island of Tears?

Friday, 07 April 2006 00:00

Nicole Cordeau discusses the role of the Sri Lakan Church amidst civil war.

Evangelical Civics: A Call for Political Theology

Friday, 31 March 2006 00:00

(2 votes, average: 2.50 out of 5)

Matthew Vinson discusses National Association of Evangelicals publication "For the Health of the Nation: An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility." 

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