Society & Culture

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  Global forum on orphan crisis kicks off in Thailand, points to hope not in strength or power but in work of God’s Spirit

  By Timothy Goropevsek Asia 9 months ago

  In the evening of February 29, World Without Orphans (WWO) kicked off its third global forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with the theme ‘together from crisis to hope.’ Bringing together more than 500 participants from over sixty countries, the event started off with a reminder that amid the overwhelming needs of overlapping crises today, human efforts cannot help but fall short. Instead, what God is looking for is believers who faithfully follow the leading of His Spirit to transform their communit

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  Ethiopia’s new found media freedom restricts religious broadcasters - Study

  By Ken Kagicha Africa

  9 months ago

  A revised constitution and new media regulations are redefining the relationship between Ethiopia’s deeply religious society, the media and the state, a new study has found. While the easing of media restrictions following the new media proclamation in 2021 has allowed religious organizations to apply for broadcasting licenses, Ethiopian authorities are taking a cautious approach to issuing broadcast permits.

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  Pakistani Christians laud Senate’s approval of bill increasing minimum marriage age for Christians to 18 years

  By A. S. John Asia

  9 months ago

  Pakistani Christians have lauded the Senate of Pakistan for approving the Christian Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2023 that increases the minimum marriage age for Christians from 16 to 18 years.

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  Christian makes history in Pakistan after election as Deputy Speaker of Sindh Assembly

  By CDI Staff Asia

  9 months ago

  A Christian politician, Anthony Naveed has achieved a major political milestone after he was elected as the first Christian Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Provincial Assembly on Sunday.