Anti-Jewish incidents up 25 percent on campuses
March 27, 2003
NEW YORK — The number of anti-Jewish incidents in the United States increased slightly from 2001 to 2002 but similar incidents reported on campuses rose
First layman named top executive of Brethren
March 27, 2003
ELGIN, Ill. — The Church of the Brethren has named the head of its humanitarian offices to become the church’s first layman to serve as
Boston group wants input on next archbishop
March 27, 2003
BOSTON — In a sign of how much the Catholic sex abuse scandal has energized parishioners in the pews, members of a Boston-based reform group
In the midst of war Iraqi Christians prepare for increased persecution, exile
March 27, 2003
While a U.S.-led war plans to topple Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Iraq’s small Christian minority fears more than American bombs. They expect to be targeted
BURMA: Alabama Baptists retrace Judson’s steps
March 27, 2003
BURMA? Where on earth is Burma, and who on earth would want to go there? Comments like this did not slow my preparations for the
Pakistani Christians jailed for four years, acquitted
March 27, 2003
ISTANBUL, Pakistan — A Pakistani appeals court confirmed the acquittal of two Christian brothers jailed nearly four years ago on charges of blasphemy. The
Indonesia’s first Islamic court opens for business
March 27, 2003
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — Indonesia’s first Islamic court opened in the troubled northwest province of Aceh March 3 as thousands celebrated. The Aceh legislature
Alabama Acteens, WMU women celebrate with new executive director
March 27, 2003
Alabama WMU’s spring events for girls and women were a little bittersweet this year. “It was sad knowing Miss Candace won’t be in charge
