Category - conflict

Binding Indonesia's religious wounds

Maurice Malanes — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:55:35 +0100

The concrete wall behind the altar of the Christian Church of Central Sulawesi in Palu, Indonesia, is testimony to the depth of conflict there writes Maurice Malanes. But now peace is being given a chance.

Researching Violence and Conflict (Conference)

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:55:55 +0100

Start: 04/07/2008 - 09:30

End: 05/07/2008 - 18:30

The Centre of African Studies (London), based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), is pleased to announce a two-day conference on ‘Researching Violence and Conflict: Methodological

Mennonites assist peace-building for Kenya's tribes and churches

agency reporter — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:38:09 +0000

Forty pastors from five different tribes and denominations met for a peace-building seminar at the Eastleigh Fellowship Centre, located in a semi-slum area of Nairobi, recently. The centre facilitates church and community programmes.

Church leaders call for decisive US action over Gaza crisis

staff writers — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:21:47 +0000

As US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice travels to meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders in the wake of the chaos occasioned by Israel's intervention in Gaza, senior US church figures have written calling for urgent action.

Kobia pinpoints ethnic and political rifts hampering Kenya's churches

Stephen Brown — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:27:43 +0000

Ethnic and political divisions have prevented church leaders in Kenya from responding to the political crisis in their country, the main governing body of the WCC has been told by its general secretary, the Rev Samuel Kobia.

Churches affirm peace amid Kenya's complex political situation

Juan Michel — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:00:25 +0000

With peace seemingly returning to the troubled country, churches within and outside Kenya are now taking stock of the experiences from an ecumenical team visit made during a month of unrest and violence.

Mennonites assist relief efforts in conflict-riven Kenya

agency reporter — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:18:08 +0000

Two weeks after the country's disputed election and the violence that has followed in its wake, Mennonite relief work is continuing and the peace church reports that Kenyan Mennonite Church members are safe despite the troubles.

Church-backed project will give hope to Congo street children

staff writers — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:35:35 +0000

Two British development workers are establishing a project to support the growing number of street children in war-torn Congo, cooperating with the Anglican Church. It will be based in Lubumbashi, the country's second city.

Italian scientists attack Pope's equivocation on Galileo trial

staff writers — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:16:54 +0000

Pope Benedict has cancelled a visit to the prestigious La Sapienza University in Rome after protests about his past remarks about Galileo. But a professor there says attempts to stop him speaking violate intellectual freedom.

Freeing of Colombian hostages hailed as a sign of hope

staff writers — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:25:07 +0000

The recent freeing of Clara Rojas and Consuelo González in Colombia has been welcomed by a World Council of Churches' spokesperson as a sign of hope that non-violence and justice is still possible in the troubled country.