Christians Called to Engage the United Nations Constructively
World Vision International President Dean Hirsch calls for more constructive Christian engagement in the United Nations system. (15 Aug 07)
Theologies of Peacemaking
Many religious groups, and especially those associated with the Anabaptist tradition, are increasingly attempting to export their locally-proven conflict resolution methods internationally. (29 Jan 07)
Evangelical Civics: A Call for Political Theology
Matthew Vinson discusses National Association of Evangelicals publication "For the Health of the Nation: An Evangelical Call to Civic Responsibility" (31 Mar 06)
Christianity in the Fishbowl: An Interview with Dr. Allen Hertzke
Jessie Doerrer interviews Dr. Allen Hertzke, Professor of Political Science and Director of Religious Studies at the University of Oklahoma, on the proper role of Christians in international affairs. (21 Nov 03)
Speaking at the Council for Europe on October 9, the president of Turkey, Abdullah Gul, called for changes to a law on "insulting Turkishness" that has damaged Turkey's bid to join the European Union. Known as "Article 301," the law has been used to persecute writers, journalists, scholars, and religious minorities. For example, as reported by Compass Direct, two Turkish converts to Christianity, Hakan Tastan and Turan Topal, are currently on trial for "insulting Turkishness." Others accused under the law have included Turkish Armenian editor Hrant Dink (who in January was murdered by an ultra-nationalist because of his views on the deaths of Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman Turks in 1915), and the Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk. Please pray that president Gul's acknowledgement of the need for change in the law helps move Turkey towards full embrace of religious freedom and human rights. Read more »
Global Leadership Forum 2008
The Global Engagement Network held its annual Global Leadership Forum September 26-27, 2008. For more information or to register for GLF 2008, read more. [26 Sep 08]
Global Leadership Forum 2007
The Global Engagement Network held its annual Global Leadership Forum September 21-22, 2007. To view videos from the conference and comment on the conference, click more. [21 Sep 07]
Should Haiti Violate Its Constitution One Last Time?
The United States Institute for Peace is hosting professors to address the issue of Haiti's constitution on December 19, 2007 in the 2nd floor conference room. [19 Dec 07]
