Society & Culture

StopArmut conference in Switzerland to address conflict resolution and peacebuilding

Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions Education

2 min read

The 16th edition of the StopArmut Conference is set to focus on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and reconciliation work. The event, titled "Swords to Plowshares - Responses to Armed Conflict," will take place on Nov. 1 at the Arche Winterthur in Winterthur, Switzerland. Hosted by the StopArmut (Stop Poverty) initiative, the conference connects the issues of armed conflict with the broader goal of poverty alleviation.

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A call to debate your enemies, not shoot them

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

5 min read

Conservatives and liberals in the United States (and increasingly elsewhere in the world) are accusing each other of creating an environment that contributes to political violence. We need to be very careful about making cause-effect connections. However, if we legitimize violence as a way to solve problems, we should not be surprised if others turn to violence also. If we sow the wind, we should not be surprised about reaping the whirlwind.
How should Christians navigate the conversation and growing hostility concerning migrants?

Europe Society & Culture Church & Missions

5 min read

With increasing volatility in some parts of the world, displaced people are risking much to find safe haven in other nations. This is putting stress on host nation social services and straining social contracts. Migration as a divisive issue is becoming more intense. How should Christians in host nations navigate this?
Is medical assistance to die really compassionate?

US & Canada Society & Culture Bible & Theology

6 min read

Compassion is unquestionably a Christian virtue. But sometimes, good words like compassion get hijacked by not-so-good ideas—euthanasia is a case in point. "Medical assistance in dying" is becoming increasingly accepted in the Western world under the guise of compassion (and other euphemisms) informed by radical ideologies of individual autonomy. Followers of Jesus have a very different perspective.
The fear of missing out edits God out of our moments and suppresses our joy

Europe Society & Culture

7 min read

FOMO (The Fear of Missing Out) erodes our joy. It edits God out of our moments. J.John tells of an experience at a Greek vacation venue where he learned that choosing the "half-board" accommodation rate came at a cost, and it was one that provided him with a valuable spiritual lesson—one we can all learn from.

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US & Canada Society & Culture Education

Center for Christianity and Public Life appoints Alex Arnold to newly created role of director of research

By CDI Staff

The Center for Christianity and Public Life (CCPL) has named Alex Arnold as its first director of research, marking what leaders describe as a major step in advancing the organization’s mission to integrate Christian thought into American civic life.
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Latin America Church & Missions Society & Culture

‘Being a celebrity kills you’: Marco Barrientos calls for end to toxic celebrity culture in church at COICOM 2025

By Javier Bolaños

In one of the most candid moments of the COICOM 2025 congress, Mexican singer and pastor Marco Barrientos called for an end to what he described as a growing “celebrity culture” in the evangelical church, warning that it carries dangerous spiritual and emotional consequences.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

Canadian Christian lawyers urge government to preserve charitable status for religious groups

By Chris Eyte

Nearly 300 Canadian attorneys and law students have signed an open letter urging the federal government to protect the charitable status of faith-based organizations, warning that recent parliamentary recommendations threaten religious freedom and community services.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

American conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah speaking event

By CDI Staff

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, authorities said. He was 31.
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US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children Society & Culture

‘Because you’re breathing, you matter’: on World Suicide Prevention Day, evangelist and abuse survivor Dean Sikes urges youth to have hope in God

By Chris Eyte

World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10 and Dean Sikes, founder of “You Matter” ministries, an evangelist and sex abuse survivor, is concerned about the mental health of young people. In an exclusive interview with Christian Daily International, Sikes explains why he has written his latest book “You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life” (Fedd Books), to help people find a path to healing through God’s love, referencing Job 33:4: “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Alm
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US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Health Data

Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death

By Chris Eyte

A Canadian physician who has reportedly performed hundreds of assisted deaths has argued that poor housing conditions should be a legitimate reason to seek euthanasia.

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AICOCIM 2025 opens in India, calls Church to faithfulness in challenging times

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

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The All India Congress on Church in Mission (AICOCIM) opened Monday in Nagpur with a strong call for unity, courage, and renewed obedience as the Indian Church navigates a time of cultural, legal, and spiritual challenge.
‘AI will not love you, AI will not cry with you’: COICOM panel warns Church of technology’s limits

Latin America Church & Missions Bible & Theology Science

about 3 min
Dr. Mynor Vargas appointed new chairman of COICOM’s board of directors

Latin America Church & Missions

about 1 min
Seven disciplines to ensure your words become gifts

Oceania Bible & Theology Church & Missions

about 9 min
Alarm sounded over Dutch bill to ban ‘gay conversion’ practices

Europe Religious Freedom

about 3 min
Iraqi Christian slain while livestreaming in France

Europe Religious Freedom

about 3 min

Society & Culture

StopArmut conference in Switzerland to address conflict resolution and peacebuilding

Human error exposes email addresses of Church of England abuse survivors

Indian Church urged to proclaim Christ with authenticity, purity, unity, and boldness at AICOCIM 2025

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'A Church broad but shallow cannot stand': Vijayesh Lal urges leaders at AICOCIM to return to deep discipleship

AICOCIM 2025 opens in India, calls Church to faithfulness in challenging times

Ethiopian evangelicals laud inauguration of $5B Grand Renaissance Dam as shared victory for faith and nation

Erika Kirk vows to carry on Charlie’s mission: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’

Gen Z men face greatest identity crisis, latest chapter of State of the Bible report finds

Opinion

A call to debate your enemies, not shoot them

How should Christians navigate the conversation and growing hostility concerning migrants?

Is medical assistance to die really compassionate?

The fear of missing out edits God out of our moments and suppresses our joy

Latest

Center for Christianity and Public Life appoints Alex Arnold to newly created role of director of research

‘Being a celebrity kills you’: Marco Barrientos calls for end to toxic celebrity culture in church at COICOM 2025

Canadian Christian lawyers urge government to preserve charitable status for religious groups

American conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah speaking event

‘Because you’re breathing, you matter’: on World Suicide Prevention Day, evangelist and abuse survivor Dean Sikes urges youth to have hope in God

Canadian euthanasia doctor says housing concerns could justify assisted death

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AICOCIM 2025 opens in India, calls Church to faithfulness in challenging times

‘AI will not love you, AI will not cry with you’: COICOM panel warns Church of technology’s limits

Dr. Mynor Vargas appointed new chairman of COICOM’s board of directors

Seven disciplines to ensure your words become gifts

Alarm sounded over Dutch bill to ban ‘gay conversion’ practices

Iraqi Christian slain while livestreaming in France

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