South Korean Missionary Efforts Re-Evaluated After Hostage Crisis
Lucy Dunderdale examines the aftermath of the recent hostage-taking incident involving South Korean missionaries in Afghanistan. (14 Sep 07)
Exporting a God of Prosperity
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." (24 May 07)
Religion and HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
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. (22 Dec 06)
Proselytism vs. Evangelism in India
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. (24 Nov 06)
The Sri Lankan Church: Glimmer of Hope on the Island of Tears?
Nicole Cordeau discusses the role of the Sri Lakan Church amidst civil war. (07 Apr 06)
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 »
GLF 2008: The New Evangelical
The 2008 Global Leadership Forum, September 26-27, will feature conversations among leading evangelical thinkers and representatives from other faith traditions on the diverse challenges facing evangelicalism in this new century. [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]
