History
The Religion-State Relationship in Europe
Rik Torfs Tuesday, 6 July 2010
European systems share specific values and approaches that indicate a coherent European model for religion-state relationships, characterized by the continuous existence of a two level system.
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Taxing Religious Organizations: A European Perspective
Alain Garay Tuesday, 6 July 2010
The power to tax organizations (and the contributions organizations receive) is not necessarily exercised by the state in a way that is strictly neutral and consistent with the ideals of religious freedom and equality under the law.
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Converting the Foreign Policy Elite
Chris Seiple Tuesday, 6 July 2010
A review of Engaging Religious Communities Abroad: A New Imperative for U.S. Foreign Policy, by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' Task Force on Religion and the Making of U.S. Foreign Policy (Chicago Council on Global Affairs, 2010).
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Toward Robust Religious Liberty
Joshua White Tuesday, 6 July 2010
A review of World of Faith and Freedom: Why International Religious Liberty Is Vital to American National Security, by Thomas F. Farr (Oxford, 2008).
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Evangelical Christians and Indirect Resistance to Religious Persecution in Ethiopia
Tibebe Eshete Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Using nonviolent approaches, the evangelical church in Ethiopia refused to collaborate with the state's atheistic national projects, created a counter-culture community, and challenged the state's ideological legitimacy through protest-oriented gospel songs.
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“Guided by the Hand of God”: Liberian Women Peacemakers and Civil War
Robert Press Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Throughout the Liberian civil war, women and members of the religious community lobbied to participate in peace talks and organized public meetings, petitions, vigils, and marches.
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Christian-Muslim Conflicts and Interfaith Bridge-Building Efforts in Nigeria
Matthews Ojo, Folaranmi Lateju Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Religious fundamentalism among Christians and Muslims noticeably emerged in Nigeria during the 1970s. Most of Nigeria's interreligious forums have responded to religious conflict only after it has escalated into violence. [FREE]
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Church Responses to the Crisis in Zimbabwe
David Kaulemu Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Zimbabwean Christians have responded to the country's crisis in various ways, including: avoiding political engagement, moral indifference, aggression and hostility, and prophetic engagement.
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The Ministry of Reconciliation in Angola
Lutiniko Landu Miguel Pedro Wednesday, 9 June 2010
After the Angolan civil war, churches eventually moved toward a new ecumenical vision. As churches contribute to social reconstruction, they should focus on three areas in particular: education, economic development, and democracy promotion.
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Postures of Social Engagement: Reflections on Christianity after Rwanda’s Genocide
Emmanuel Katongole, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Christians have responded in three main ways to the Rwandan genocide. These postures achieved some good but were insufficient to radically alter the direction of the story that led to the 1994 genocide. [FREE]
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