“Evangelical missionaries have worked in Ivory Coast since the 1920s, planting churches and supporting schools, hospitals and other social ministries,” said NAE President Leith Anderson. “Our hearts go out to the people of Ivory Coast who desperately want peace, and especially to those who have lost loved ones in the recent fighting.” After winning independence …
“The actions of one church in Florida do not represent the vast majority of Christians, who desire to live in peace with their neighbors,” said Leith Anderson, NAE President. “But violence against other human beings is never an appropriate response.” Earlier this year, a proposed Qu’ran burning event was broadly condemned by American religious leaders. …
Wisdom for all leaders in Egypt — both for the present government and for the future leadership of the country Safety for the young people in Tahrir Square — some of them are Christian, some of them are Muslim Peaceful change Positive outcomes that will benefit the country as a whole and will bring glory …
Many agree with Steve Moore, President of The Mission Exchange, who said, “We have no choice but to finish what we started, but I’m increasingly doubtful we can solve the problems we are facing with traditional military options.” The survey highlighted the complexity of judgments toward the war with 34 percent of evangelical leaders opting …
International observers, including the Carter Center and the International Crisis Group, have questioned the integrity of the national election process. The main opposition party recently announced a boycott of the elections. The likely winner of the elections, current President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, is wanted by the International Criminal Court for trial on charges of war …
This contrasts with a BBC/Harris Poll released March 2, which showed that 40 percent of Americans say the Cuba embargo should remain in place while 36 percent want it ended. The embargo’s impact on the poor, its failure to influence the leadership in Cuba toward greater openness and respect for human rights, and the potential …
“Sudan is entering a critical period with national elections in 2010 and a status referendum on southern Sudan in 2011,” said Galen Carey, NAE Director of Government Affairs. “If the fragile Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) is not strongly supported by the international community, with strategic leadership from the United States, Sudan could plunge into another …
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, …
“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 …
“God created man in his own image.” Genesis 1:27-28 “Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Hebrews 13:3 “Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This …
