Society & Culture

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  Tributes to German theologian Jürgen Moltmann (1926-2024): "Let us toast to his life — here and there!"

  By Chris Eyte Europe US & Canada 5 months ago

  Tributes have been pouring in to eminent German theologian Jürgen Moltmann, 98, who died on June 3. Moltmann was Emeritus Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Tübingen and considered one of the most widely read theologians in the latter half of the 20th century. His many academic books, such as Theology of Hope (1964) and Crucified God (1972) challenge the academic status quo.

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  Brazil: Lula wants evangelicals to be “partners” of his government

  By Javier Bolaños Latin America

  5 months ago

  In 2018, conservative Jair Bolsonaro received considerable support from the evangelical community in Brazil, allowing him to win the presidency. For several years now, evangelicals have emerged as a powerful political force, whose political representatives occupy about 40% of the lower house in the country. Therefore, current Brazilian president, Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva, knows that for his party to remain in power, he must establish ties with evangelicals.

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  On Memorial Day, Korean Christian groups remember ultimate sacrifice of those who protected country from communist invasion

  By CDI Staff Asia

  6 months ago

  On the occasion of the 69th Memorial Day, which was celebrated on June 6, 2024, major church institutions issued statements to remember the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of South Korea and to pass on their spirit to future generations. Below is a summary of the main content of each institution's statement.

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  Employment Tribunal in UK: ‘independent’ LGBT activist ruled against Bible college lecturer

  By Chris Eyte Europe

  6 months ago

  A Christian lecturer fired by a Bible college in England for tweeting about human sexuality had his sacking upheld by a LGBT activist purporting to be “independent”, an employment tribunal heard. Dr Aaron Edwards, supported by the Christian Legal Centre, has taken legal action against Cliff College, publicized to be an evangelical Methodist Bible college in Derbyshire, after his sacking last March. The college claims to be “an evangelical learning community which is rooted in God’s Word and