Commentary by Rivka Hecht, NGO Monitor Despite its self-styled role as a prophetic voice, the World Council of Churches (WCC) again displayed its bias against Israel. Last week, September 21-27, WCC observed its fourth annual “World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel” (WWPPI), organized by WCC’s Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum (PIEF). Last week’s theme was “Let My People Go” and,…
By Kim Cain BUSAN, South Korea – A Presbyterian minister who is still preaching at age 103 has a message for the modern Church: Don’t confuse cultural religion with faith in Christ. “In recent years, there have been many religious cultural performances conducted by the churches. Because it is a cultural performance or event there…
By Carrie Kohler BUSAN, South Korea – A senior Russian Orthodox Church official has called into question the effectiveness of the World Council of Churches as an instrument for Christian unity. “The World Council of Churches today remains a unique instrument of inter-Christian cooperation that has no analogy in the world,” said Metropolitan Hilarion of…
By Albany Tribune Despite a century-long decline, religious affiliation has shown a marked resurgence globally since 1970. Both Christianity and Islam make up growing segments of the world’s population. Africa and China have witnessed the most marked religious change. These are among the findings discussed by religious demographer Todd M. Johnson in an overview of…