Although almost all indicated that there is no strong theological objection to cremation and that their denominations have no rules against it, 64 percent prefer whole body burial, 8 percent prefer cremation, 9 percent accept either, and 2 percent are undecided or don’t know. Bob Wenz of Colorado Springs listed reasons for cremation: 1.) More …
Since passage of the NAE’s 1994 resolution, the estimated number of people who neither have health insurance nor the means to pay for health care has increased dramatically. While some may receive uncompensated care through charitable clinics and emergency rooms, this patchwork safety net is neither adequate nor cost-effective. The American health care system is …
The aftermath of Sri Lanka’s three-decade-old armed conflict has displaced more than 300,000 people who are desperately in need of food, medical assistance and other basic needs. They include malnourished children, pregnant and lactating mothers and the elderly. “Despite being a small minority, the Christian community is valiantly and sacrificially giving to meet these needs, …
Carey served as the Washington Director of Advocacy and Policy for World Relief from 2002-2004. He was known as a leading evangelical voice on refugee, immigration, and international relief and development issues. Most recently he established an HIV/AIDS network and worked as the Regional Program Advisor for the World Relief Great Lakes Region, based in …
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“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep …
This booklet is a guide to religious practice in military life with instruction on: Religion and military life History of religion in military life Social benefits of religion in military life Legal sources of religious freedom Legal principles and values The importance of context Military chaplains Soldier’s religious freedom Commander-subordinate religious practices Ceremonial prayer Academic …
As an active member in WEA, the NAE joins with the global family of evangelicals in seeking holiness, justice and renewal at every level of society — individual, family, community and culture in order that God is glorified and the nations of the earth are forever transformed. Some of the WEA’s current initiatives include engagement …
