Letter from the general secretary to WCC member churches in the Middle East The statements and letters of WCC have become very helpful in at least stating a Christian response to the crisis. The closing prayer is noteworthy. Through all the days of 2008, the situation grew worse. Now, we are calling on Christians everywhere…
Category: World
CCM: Call for an Immediate Israeli-Palestinian Ceasefire
Dear friends In response to the escalating bloodshed in Gaza, the Council of Churches joins peace-loving governments and international ecumenical organizations in calling for an internationally-guaranteed ceasefire to protect civilians on all sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Churches will work with the World Council of Churches and the Middle East Council of Churches to…
Random Links 305 (“Just Peace for ALL” Edition)
Gaza: Is Religion the Last, Best Hope for Peace? Is there a way beyond digging the past, and start from the future first or the best that our religions have to offer? At this point, the who’s right and who’s wrong have ceased to matter. We have reached the point where they effectively cancel each…
Random Links 304 (“Peace for Palestine and Beyond” Edition)
God Calls Us to Mutual Care, Respect Brian McLaren so far is the only one from the “emergent”/”emerging church” scene or if you still see him closer to the “evangelical” spectrum that has been consistently highlighting the plight in Gaza. I’m quoting him in full: I’m sickened when I hear that a person’s religion makes…
Random Links 303 (“Pain in Palestine” Edition)
Church Groups Deplore Harm to Gaza Civilians As a father of three children, I’m always asking what’s happening to the children? As Israel’s assault on Hamas in the Gaza Strip mounts, Christian groups are increasingly speaking out against the attacks on civilians, especially children, who make up more than half of the Gaza population. “It…
Random Links 302 (First 2009 Edition)
Home Ministry bans Herald’s Malay supplement My comments to Anil clearly stated below marking a disappointing start for the year! This move by the Home Ministry on the Malay-Language section is disappointing. It’s like denying the National Language’s ownership to Christians especially in the light of many of our brothers and sisters who use it…
240s: Dan Wilt on Worship Meets Justice
Dan . I absolutely agree with you all over the oceans here in Malaysia! (I’m glad one of my church members is being mentored in your community!) :-) Let’s not separate what God has joined together .
World Aids Day – Orphans of God
Today is World Aids Day. World Vision Malaysia has been consistently helping people to be aware of the plight of those affected, especially children through the One Life Revolution. When I watched and listened to the video above, I couldn’t hold back the tears. Memories of the stories my African friends told me years ago…
Parker Palmer on Power and Powerlessness
One of the surprise discoveries for me the last few years was Parker J. Palmer. So much of what he’s saying in this 3 Minute 12 seconds video clip has relevance to life today.
In My Name Citizen Mash-up
Amen!