Archive for August, 2008

Country and church face subtle but real danger

Posted by admin in Saturday, August 23rd 2008   
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The American church face a subtle but increasing danger. It results from our confusing patriotism and nationalism and faith and civil religion. In many of our churches, allegiance to our country is taking precedence to allegiance to God. For too many Christians, authentic faith has given way to civil religion.
Civil religion is much in evidence [...]

Israel to free 200 Palestinians

Posted by admin in Sunday, August 17th 2008   
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Israel’s cabinet has agreed to release 200 Palestinian prisoners, including two jailed 30 years ago for attacks on Israelis, as a gesture to Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President.
Nabil Abu Rdainah, an Abbas aide, called the move “a step in the right direction” as Israel and the Palestinians pursue a statehood deal by January in US-sponsored [...]

Candidates split on abortion

Posted by admin in Sunday, August 17th 2008   
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Barack Obama and John McCain briefly shared a stage at Orange County’s cavernous Saddleback Church yesterday as they discussed what their faith means to them and highlighted their vastly different views on issues, none more stark than abortion.
Obama offered an extended explanation of his views, adding that he believes there is a “moral and ethical [...]

Netherlands Recognises Polygamous Marriages of Muslims

Posted by admin in Friday, August 15th 2008   
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Although polygamy is banned in the Netherlands, the marriages of Muslims who have several wives are recognised by Dutch authorities.
Registrars in the major cities, in particular, record dozens of bigamous or polygamous marriages per year. These marriages are prohibited and an offence in the Netherlands. However, polygamous marriages that take place in countries where more [...]

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