Christian Solidarity Worldwide “deeply concerned” over proposed anti-conversion law in Nepal
Religious freedom advocacy Christian Solidarity Worldwide has joined with human rights activists in Nepal calling for the amendment of proposed legislation which they say criminalises religious conversion and the “hurting of religious sentiment”. The Nepali Parliament passed a Bill on 8th August which the UK based organisation says, under clause 160, would restrict religious conversion. […]
Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II to visit Australia at end of August
Pope Tawadros II, the Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, will visit Australia at the end of the month. The 10 day visit, which begins on 30th August, will include meetings with the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian as well as see him visit churches and schools in both […]
Celebrating entrepreneurs in developing countries who “swim against the tide”
One of the micro-enterpreneurs supported through the work of Opportunity International Australia. PICTURE: Opportunity International Australia World Entrepreneurs Day is a time to celebrate the many remarkable entrepreneurs who live in developing countries and “swim against the tide and flourish”, according to Christian microfinance and development organisation Opportunity International Australia. Marked internationally on 21st […]
ANTIQUITIES: US HOBBY LOBBY SCANDAL SHINES A LIGHT ON SALE OF ANCIENT ARTIFACTS IN ISRAEL
MICHELE CHABIN, of Religion News Service, reports from Jerusalem…
LIFE’S TOUGH QUESTIONS: DID A SOLAR ECLIPSE DARKEN THE SKIES DURING JESUS’ CRUCIFIXION?
As the US prepares to experience a total eclipse of the sun, EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, takes a look at whether a solar eclipse could explain the darkening of the skies that is recorded in the Bible as occurring during Jesus’ crucifixion…