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Peacemaking Christian Ex-Hostage Returns to Iraq

A Christian peace worker has returned to Iraq for the first time since he was freed from captivity four years ago.

Children Should Make Up Own Mind About Faith, Evangelicals Say

The Evangelical Alliance in the United Kingdom says it agrees with the message of a new humanist advertising campaign proclaiming that children should make up their own mind about their beliefs.
Girl Appeals to Obama to Help Ex-Muslim Father

The 15-year-old daughter of well-known Egyptian convert Maher el-Gohary has written a letter appealing to President Obama to help her father who is in danger of being murdered or imprisoned for becoming a Christian.
Faith Groups Urged to Act Together to Tackle Africa's Water Crisis

Africa’s growing water crisis demands leadership and common action among faith groups, said the general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in a keynote address for the Third Summit of the Inter-Faith Action for Peace in Africa (IFAPA).

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WEA Leaders Visit Fast-Growing Chinese Megachurch

A delegation of leaders from the World Evangelical Alliance visited one of the fastest growing churches in China Tuesday as it continued its historic weeklong tour through the country.

Islam

Iran Frees Two Women Converts

After nine months in prison, the two young female converts who have gained international attention were freed Wednesday afternoon in Iran, sources inside the country reported.
Iranian Female Converts Not Freed on Promised Day

The two Iranian female converts that rights groups have been campaigning for were not freed Monday as expected.

Persecution

Convictions Few for Anti-Christian Violence in Orissa, India

Following six acquittals last week in trials for those accused of the 2008 anti-Christian violence in India’s Orissa state and the release on bail of a key suspect, Christians are losing heart to strive for justice, according to a prosecuting attorney.
Tourism Initiative to Heal Riot Scars in India

Determined to expunge the past and exhibit a more secular image, the government of India's Orissa state, in partnership with the Church of North India, has introduced Christian heritage tourism.

Human Rights

100 Groups Oppose U.N. 'Defamation of Religions' Proposals

More than 100 organizations, including Muslim and secularist ones, have signed a petition against the proposed U.N. resolutions on the "defamation of religions," which they contend will do more harm than good for religious freedom.
U.K. Christians Express Solidarity with Indian Brethren

More than 20,000 letters are to be handed to the Indian High Commission later in the month in a show of solidarity with Christians in India's Orissa state.

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