Bush Christmas: Here Comes Saudi Pause?

"The New York Times reported that Saudi King Abdullah had delivered a message to Vice President Dick Cheney during Cheney's visit to the kingdom last month of the Saudis plans to provide financial backing to Iraqi Sunnis if the United States withdraws."President Bush must be...

Christians must 'let go' some beliefs for sake of peace, theologian says

"To live peacefully with Muslims and Jews, Christians must put aside the notion that their faith requires the creation of a Christian kingdom on Earth, a Lipscomb University theologian told an interfaith gathering at the university. "We are not going to get very far in our...

John chapter 14 verse 4

"John 14:4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14:4 hints on the spiritual path every serious seeker of spirituality is required to take. Bible gives us the teachings of Jesus Christ. The teachings of Jesus Christ give us the vital clues into the system of God...

John chapter 14 verse 3

"John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3 must be read in the following format: And if I go and prepare a place for you, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,...

John chapter 14 verse 5

"John 14:5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? When Thomas asked unto Jesus Christ, we know not whither thou goest he was probably wandering on the physical platform of life. For Thomas to understand the intricacies of the...

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Anglican bishop criticizes British Muslims

The Anglican bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali ("the Church of England's only Asian bishop") was interviewed in the Times on Sunday, and was not reticent in his observations about the way Muslims live in the United Kingdom. Speaking to 'Muslim demands', the cleric...

A 'terrifying extension of arbitrary, unaccountable state power' in the U.K.

From yesterday's Telegraph, a commentary by Alasdair Palmer on the Charities' Bill that will, more than likely, become law before the new year in the United Kingdom.  It will result in a signficant increase of the Charities' Commission's power, and no one seems really to...

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Loi Krathong Sai Festival - The Royal Trophy Loi Krathong Sai, Tak Province, ...

Loi Krathong Sai in Tak province"Loi Krathong Sai" ContestsTo win the "Loi Krathong Sai" Contest, participating teams need to meet the qualifying criteria and do well in all three categories. 60 per cent of the total scores being allocated to the "Krathong" Contest; 20% to...

Map Of The West Bank

The West Bank of the River Jordan.

Rocked by Aids, Zulu kingdom now faces even worse foe: incurable TB

"The first clue to the hidden killer stalking villages in the Zulu kingdom revealed itself at a small rural hospital long besieged by epidemics."

NEPAL: Interview with UN Resident Representative, Matthew Kahane

"King Gyanendra yielded to the inevitable and gave up power in April 2006 after nationwide protests for him to reinstate parliament and get out of politics. Since then a ceasefire has raised hopes for a peaceful resolution to the decade-long conflict. Both the Maoists and...