State blocks registration of Protestant church in Azerbaijan
Officials in Azerbaijan refuse to register a Protestant church in the city of Sumgait, according to rights group Forum 18.
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Can we believe in evolution?
Through God's providence, the Creator oversees every event in the universe. There is no such thing as real chance; it’s only apparent. We can get caught up trying to force a scientific reading of the Bible that it was not meant to convey. This understanding helps when it comes to our engagement with science and evolutionary findings and theories.
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Wisdom for the young from a renowned Evangelist
Wisdom is not something that can be acquired easily or quickly. It is forged over years of challenging experience. We cannot travel back in time to speak to our younger selves, but we can share our wisdom with the young people around us. Here is great advice on par with wisdom from Solomon.
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Every child belongs in a family: why the Church must rethink orphanage support
James 1:27 calls us to look after orphans and widows in their distress. It is a very clear and direct command repeated across scripture. But what if the way we have been expressing that love, however well-intentioned, has sometimes caused harm? The World Evangelical Alliance has released a statement on this matter for International Children's Day (June 1).
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From rainbow flags to national flags
As mass demonstrations blend Christian imagery with nationalist politics, questions grow concerning how Christians should respond to Christian nationalism. But the issue has more to do with elements of faith aligned with politics more than competing theological interpretations. Peter Lynas wonders if the latest UK shifts are a new expression of an old problem.
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‘National alliances must regain ownership’: Spanish Evangelical Alliance urges reforms for World Evangelical Alliance
By CDI StaffThe Spanish Evangelical Alliance (AEE) has outlined a series of reforms it hopes the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) will adopt, urging decentralization, greater accountability, and a stronger role for national alliances in shaping decisions.
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Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war
By Jack BethelA Russian court last week jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.
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‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’: Researchers say the movement’s center has shifted to the Global South
By CDI StaffThe question of who qualifies as an evangelical and how many evangelicals exist worldwide continues to puzzle scholars, church leaders and mission researchers alike. That was the central theme of a Sept. 2 webinar hosted by the World Evangelical Alliance and released publicly Sept. 5, featuring two leading voices in global religious demography.
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‘The Church’s credibility depends on character,’ says theological education leader, urging schools to recover the tradition of virtue education
Dr. Marvin Oxenham believes the future of theological education must not only rest on academic excellence or professional competence but also on something more personal and transformative: the character of those preparing to serve in ministry.
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‘We need each other as helpers, friends, companions, and partners’ to strengthen the Church’s mission, says European Evangelical Alliance co-leader Connie Duarte
By Chris EyteEuropean evangelicals must hold fast to hope in Christ and pursue unity across borders if they are to strengthen their witness, said Connie Duarte, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance. She described hope and unity as inseparable, reminding believers that “without hope, we are most to be pitied,” and that the church grows stronger when it works together in Christ.
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‘An appalling crime’: Lord Alton urges EU action against forced abortion of disabled women
By Chris EyteLord David Alton, a veteran Christian human rights campaigner, has urged European governments to act after a United Nations committee raised concerns about reports of forced abortions and sterilisation of women with disabilities in some European Union member states.
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Austrian Evangelical Alliance elects new chairwoman, revises ethics code
The Austrian Evangelical Alliance elected a new leadership team and adopted a revised code of ethics during its council meeting in late May, marking a significant transition for the organization.
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