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Global Christian articles demonstrate the intersection between our Christian faith and the international community.  Articles are broken down into three categories: expert, intermediate, and learner.

Eritrean Christians and the Eritrean Constitution

Andrew Wiegand, Jr. | Wednesday, 02 September 2009 15:54

(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)

There are compelling reasons for Eritrea to implement its Constitution and to allow greater freedoms for religious minorities. These reasons include greater national security, economic benefits for the government and its citizens, Eritrea's removal from the U.S. Department of State's Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list, and a more respectable international image.

Neighborhoods, Churches, States: Presidential Faith-Based Offices and the First Amendment

John Fournelle | Wednesday, 10 June 2009 20:19

(4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)

Both President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama established offices to bring faith-based organizations and the federal government into beneficial partnerships. The key difference between President Bush and President Obama is their view of the constitutionality of the OFBCI and OFBNP respectively.

“For the Faith of the Forefathers and for Traditions”: Patriarch Kirill and Orthodox-Catholic Relations

Hannah Kett | Wednesday, 10 June 2009 20:14

(1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5)

Patriarch Kirill, recently enthroned as head of the Russian Orthodox Church, strives to maintain international dialogue and continue the relative peace that exists between different branches of the Christian faith. It is still uncertain what this will mean for Catholic and Protestant believers in Russia.

Thorough Thinking: Sider’s Latest Scandal

Bryan Dean | Tuesday, 10 February 2009 16:16

(1 vote, average: 4.00 out of 5)

In his book, The Scandal of Evangelical Politics, Ron Sider broadens his scope to address the whole range of political issues that ought to concern evangelicals. Published 30 years after Sider's most famous work, Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger, this volume follows in the footsteps of Jim Wallis' God's Politics. While Wallis jumps into the debate of evangelical political activity with his quills blazing, Sider takes the time to lay out a carefully constructed evangelical philosophy for political engagement.

The Things that are Caesar's: New Possibilities for Evangelical Engagement in the Public Square

Nate Jones | Monday, 27 October 2008 15:09

A unique pairing of popular political sovereignty and ongoing religious devotion offers Americans an extraordinary opportunity to collectively rethink the role of the church in the public square.

Christians in Iraq: A Silenced Minority

Tim Hall | Monday, 27 October 2008 14:31

(6 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)

Former IGE intern Tim Hall examines the current situation of the Assyrian Christian community in Iraq.  Hall argues that any political settlements must respect and protect Iraqi minority communities or the country will never reach a stable democracy.

The Art of Relational Diplomacy

Monday, 02 June 2008 00:00

IGE president Chris Seiple explores the art of relational diplomacy and the challenges of building relationships that are based on respect for the other, not mere tolerance and indifference.

The Forgotten Fellowship

Tuesday, 11 March 2008 00:00

The Global Engagement Network's founder Chris Seiple reflects on his recent trip to the Middle East. He emphasizes our responsibility as Christians to have confidence in our Lord to bring peace.

Sharing God's Love Crosses Religious Boundaries

Monday, 17 December 2007 00:00

Jeff Hittenberger reflects on his experience at the Global Leadership Forum in September, 2007. This piece includes a letter he wrote to the editor of his local newspaper on loving people across boundaries.

Fighting Injustice in an Unjust World

Monday, 15 October 2007 00:00

(2 votes, average: 2.50 out of 5)
John Barrett looks at how Christians should respond to injustice. The article looks at how American Christians should steward their citizenship to accomplish God's purposes and apply biblical truths to the Middle East peace process, as our country is uniquely positioned to accomplish justice and peace.

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