Evangelicals work to break India’s cycle of prostitution
April 1, 2004
Shobha has sad eyes. Tired eyes. Not dead eyes, yet. But dying. The heavy makeup on her face can’t hide it. She sits in a
Book, DVDs focus attention on Chinese house churches
April 1, 2004
Jesus is in Beijing, and He’s getting attention in high places. Chinese government officials are studying a book about the phenomenal growth of Christianity in
India missions work focuses on crossroads of Uttar Pradesh
April 1, 2004
Uttar Pradesh is a crossroads. The state in northern India is a crossroads for slave trafficking and prostitution because of its poverty, proximity to other
China Gospel Fellowship able to worship openly
April 1, 2004
NANJING, China — In 2002, the China Gospel Fellowship (CGF) attracted worldwide attention when 34 of its top leaders were kidnapped by the cult known
Violence common tie for Indian girls, women
April 1, 2004
Fatima runs to greet visitors at the Christian shelter for women and children in Allahabad. The smile on her round little face shines as brightly
Lutherans worldwide approach 66 million
March 25, 2004
GENEVA — The number of Lutherans worldwide grew slightly in the past two years to 65.9 million at the end of 2003, up 0.9 percent
Cult leader found responsible for Tokyo attack
March 11, 2004
TOKYO — The founder of the apocalyptic Aum Shinrikyo cult was convicted Jan. 27 and sentenced to hang for leading the deadly 1995 nerve gas
Chinese officials spar over religious freedoms
March 4, 2004
Tensions have surfaced between two Chinese government entities charged with regulating religion, Compass Direct news service reported Feb. 10, citing sources in Beijing. The tensions
