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Will Rome be the new world capital for religious freedom?

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:38:59 +0000

Time will tell if a new a new freedom of conscience initiative will last 2012, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States John Graz Rome recently launched an “Observatory on Religious Freedom,” an initiative aimed at making Rome the “reference point for the defense of religious freedom in the world.” This initiative is supported by the mayor of Rome, the Roman Catholic pontiff, Vatican officials and several international diplomats. According to news reports, the observatory is a conference “dedicated to the status and protection of Christian minorities in the world.” I had mixed feelings as I considered this report

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This news article is brought to you by the Adventist News Network. The Adventist News Network was established in 1994, and is the official news agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church under the auspices of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Adventist Church’s world headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Thank you, Adventist Church for properly recognizing mental health issues

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:11:06 +0000

In addition to clinical psychologists, social workers often provide front-line care 2012, Takoma Park, Maryland, United States John Gavin The Seventh-day Adventist Church last year demonstrated an important milestone regarding a religious organization’s approach to mental health – it takes it seriously. The denomination held an international conference on Emotional Health & Wellness , which was significant for several reasons: It pulled together several church departments to work together on an issue.

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ANN Video Full Episode – Dec. 9, 2011

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:49:06 +0000

News Headlines, Adventist Review, Adventist Mission, Social Media, Tech Update, Religious Liberty, Children’s Ministry, iShare, Health, This Week in Adventist History 9 Dec 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff After clicking play, you can skip to a specific story in this video by clicking a link: News Headlines Adventist Review Adventist Mission Social Media Tech Update Religious Liberty Children’s Ministry iShare Health This Week in Adventist History

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Commentary: Allow more people to serve in local church leadership positions

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:36:42 +0000

During your year-end nominating, think of giving others a chance to grow 2 Dec 2011, Livingstone, Zambia Brian Hatyoka Local churches can do more to accommodate a variety of people in leadership roles as they elect church leaders. This is something to consider now as many Seventh-day Adventist churches globally are electing leaders during the fourth quarter of the year to serve the following year.

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ANN Video Headlines – Dec. 2, 2011

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:52:21 +0000

Adventist News Headlines 2 Dec 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff This video is the News Headlines only. If you would like to see the full episode, it is available here .

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ANN Video Full Episode – Dec. 2, 2011

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:47:18 +0000

News Headlines, Witnessing to Christ in a Pluralistic Age, Meet a missionary serving in Egypt, How Loma Linda University uses social media, How to dispose of an old computer safely, How can your church celebrate stewardship Sabbath, Adventist young people in South Africa, iShare – Prison ministries in South Africa, How spirituality can impact the mind, This week in Adventist History 2 Dec 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff After clicking play, you can skip to a specific story in this video by clicking a link: News Headlines Witnessing to Christ in a Pluralistic Age Meet a missionary serving in Egypt How Loma Linda University uses social media How to dispose of an old computer safely How can your church celebrate stewardship Sabbath Adventist young people in South Africa iShare – Prison ministries in South Africa How spirituality can impact the mind This week in Adventist History

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ANN Video Headlines – Nov 25, 2011

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:00:54 +0000

Adventist News Headlines 25 Nov 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff This video is the News Headlines only. If you would like to see the full episode, it is available here

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ANN Video Full Episode – Nov. 25, 2011

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:51:19 +0000

News Headlines, Adventist Review Preview, Adventist Mission, Social Media, Religious Liberty, Tech, Kids View Preview, Health, iShare, Adventist History 25 Nov 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff After clicking play, you can skip to a specific story in this video by clicking a link: News Headlines Adventist Review Preview Adventist Mission Social Media Religious Liberty Tech Kids View Preview Health iShare Adventist History

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ANN Video Headlines – November 18, 2011

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:31:05 +0000

Adventist News Headlines 18 Nov 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff This video is the News Headlines only.

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ANN Video Full Episode – November 18, 2011

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:05:26 +0000

News Headlines, Take the Gift, Adventist Review Preview, Missionary in South Korea, Social Media – What are you reading now, Tithe Report, Hope into every home, Tech – Social Networks, What are Chaplains?, Women’s Ministries focus on mental health, Deaf Ministries, iShare – What is happening for the holidays?, Adventist History 18 Nov 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN Staff After clicking play, you can skip to a specific story in this video by clicking a link: News Headlines Take the Gift Adventist Review Preview Missionary in South Korea Social Media – What are you reading now Tithe Report Hope Into Every Home Tech – Social Networks What are Chaplains? Women’s Ministries focus on mental health Deaf Ministries iShare – What is happening for the holidays? This week in Adventist History

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