A government-convened meeting between Peru's Ministry of Justice and representatives of the country's religious confessions produced no concrete agreements, the president of the National Evangelical Council of Peru (CONEP) said, with a new government set to take office later this month.
Across Africa, millions of children are growing up in rapidly changing communities filled with tremendous opportunities and significant challenges. It’s an extraordinary opportunity to reach the next generation with the gospel.
The invisible treadmill of life has a familiar rhythm. Work hard. Achieve goals. Build financial security. Keep everyone healthy. But we can be left wondering how can we experience the easy yoke and light burden that Jesus promised.
AI systems are designed to affirm your pre-existing bias, whether that bias is liberal or conservative, and therein lies the danger. What we actually need are instruments that help us find out when we are wrong. That used to be called education, and was essential to discipleship. We need to be wary of technology tuned to our tribal biases.
In South Africa today, scriptural injunctions about welcoming the foreigner confront a present crisis: the persistent reality of xenophobia. On both sides of the issue are strong feelings that have led to violence. But violence will not lead to a better future for all. It requires leadership that affirms human dignity, values that are embodied in Christ.
Pastor Lyda Elena Arias de García, president of the Evangelical Confederation of Colombia (CEDECOL), received a congressional honor for women July 3 when the Senate awarded her the Order for Women and Democracy "Policarpa Salavarrieta."
Canadian psychologist and author Jordan Peterson has shared a health update, revealing his activities remain "very limited" as he continues recovering from a prolonged illness, but he has resumed writing and is "relieved" to "be doing something creative and useful."
A secular sexual rights group challenged the reliability of evidence supporting UK Government plans for a ban on LGBT conversion practices, claiming the underlying data fails to justify the creation of a new criminal law.
Tanzania's tax authority is enlisting religious leaders in its latest effort to improve tax compliance and encourage citizens to see paying taxes as both a legal duty and a moral responsibility.
A Chinese robotics company has introduced a line of lifelike humanoid robots built as personal companions, presenting the machines as an answer to loneliness among single adults and older people.
The Rev. Dennis Wiles, pastor of First Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas, wanted to do something special for the World Cup. Nine tournament games were scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and the church owned space downtown, not far from where they would be played.
Water is a true wonder we easily take for granted. It is so essential for life on planet Earth, and so rare in the known universe that it deserves the utmost respect from us all. The characteristics of water provide us with a great example of grace. As we contemplate the wonder of water, let us give praise for God's glorious grace.
