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Afghanistan
Home to the United States’ longest-running (and still ongoing) war, Afghanistan continues to be a controversial topic. Christianity Today’s has extensively covered the war, but also the country’s religious freedom, missions, and other issues.
The Ethics of Promoting Democracy
Should the U.S. stay miliartily involved in Afghanistan?
September 8, 2010
More on Afghanistan
Have We Forgotten the Power of Poetry?
While Afghani women risk their lives for verse, we ignore it.
March 5, 2013
Female Heroes in a New Kind of Combat
Military women already serve and sacrifice in today's wars.
January 24, 2013
Church Leaders Are Reshaping Ministry for 1 Million Returning Vets
Former military members need time and attention, but not necessarily programs.
November 12, 2012
How Heather Mercer's Hostage Stint Turned into Global Hope
After 9/11, the missionary's ten-year journey leads from the Taliban to Iraqi Kurdistan.
September 12, 2011
Thoughts on Afghanistan from a Marine Wife
The 'drawdown' announced last month gives me another opportunity to be sore afraid—or to trust God.
July 6, 2011
Engaging the Islamic World After Osama
Living the message of reconciliation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and everywhere.
May 3, 2011
Deadly Afghan Riots Blamed on Qur'an Burning at Fla. Church
Terry Jones says he's not responsible.
April 1, 2011
How Said Musa's Case Got Attention (Updated: Musa Released from Prison)
Christian leaders had drawn attention to his case after he had been sentenced to death.
February 24, 2011
The United States Needs an Ambassador for Religious Freedom Now
The Obama administration must send a clear signal to Egypt and the Middle East that they must embrace religious freedom in full.
February 8, 2011
The Ethics of Promoting Democracy
Should the U.S. stay miliartily involved in Afghanistan?
September 8, 2010
Afghan Girls Poisoned for Attending School
Some Afghan groups believe educating girls is forbidden in Islam and corrosive to society.
April 29, 2010
Christmas in Afghanistan
Why, Lord, do you allow this time, of all times, to become for some a memorial of searing pain?
December 22, 2009
Who Backs Obama's Afghanistan Strategy
Like the rest of us, advocacy groups came back from the Thanksgiving holiday to find a long to-do list waiting for them, filled with issues at home and abroad.
December 4, 2009
When the War Never Ends
Many vets are ambushed by post-traumatic stress disorder. But some churches are coming to their defense.
July 2, 2009
Marital Rape Law Reconsidered in Afghanistan
President Hamid Karzai agreed to review the law after outcries from Western agencies.
April 8, 2009
Second Thoughts
Groups reconsider their presence after another killing in Afghanistan.
December 18, 2008
Missions in Crisis
Korean church leaders look back on the 2007 kidnapping that brought Afghanistan ministries to the world's attention.
November 11, 2008
The Father of Faith-Based Diplomacy
Doug Johnston is going where few foreign policy experts have gone before.
September 19, 2008
Taliban Targets
Post-assassination political fight puts the church at greater risk.
February 14, 2008
In the Aftermath of a Kidnapping
The South Korean missionary movement seeks to mature without losing its zeal.
November 7, 2007
Missions Isn't Safe
Let's not learn the wrong lessons from the South Korean kidnappings.
November 7, 2007
Hostages' Pastor: 'Remorse Is the Face of the Church'
Interview with Park Eun-jo: 'I don't want this to be a stumbling block for missions.'
September 4, 2007
Taliban, South Korea Start Direct Talks
Also: U.S. missionary killed in Honduras, WEA announces Iraq branch, a commercial cross fight, and other stories from online sources around the world.
August 10, 2007
South Korea Orders All Aid Groups Out of Afghanistan
Plus: Military ministry video faulted, all eyes on Christian voters (in Lebanon), and other stories from online sources around the world.
August 9, 2007
South Korean Politicians Blame U.S. for Taliban Hostages
Korean officials seek direct negotiations with kidnappers.
August 3, 2007
After Taliban Kills Two Hostages, South Korea Pleads for Compromise
As another deadline passes, Taliban abductors make threats and Afghanistan warns of military action.
August 2, 2007
Afghanistan Kidnappers Kill Hostage as South Korea Debates Mission Work
Plus: Malaysia changes course on Shari'ah courts, remembering Tammy Faye, a church is attacked by Christian terrorists, and other stories from online sources around the world.
July 26, 2007
Korean Christians Plan to Sue over Afghanistan Expulsion 
Plus: The latest on Christians in Lebanon, the Mel Gibson story keeps on going, Awana and Navigators join Michael J. Fox in suit, and other stories from online sources around the world.
August 4, 2006
Should Evangelicals Support Bush's Foreign Policy if He Can't Guarantee Religious Freedom?
Case of Afghan convert causes some to question democracy push in the Middle East.
April 24, 2006
Rahman Safe in Italy
Plus: Baylor professor denied tenure, San Francisco officials call Christian rally "disgusting," and more articles from online sources around the world.
March 30, 2006
What's Next for Abdul Rahman?
Plus: Mary Winkler apologizes, CPT captives head home, the S.D. abortion wars and more articles from online sources around the world.
March 28, 2006
World's Eyes on Rahman Case
Plus: A former 'First Things' editor savages Neuhaus, murdered pastor's wife reportedly confesses, and other stories from online sources around the world.
March 24, 2006
Judge Says Afghan Convert 'Must Get the Death Penalty'
Plus: Amazon.com changes coding to please abortion activists, Pat Robertson's funding jumps, and other stories from online sources around the world.
March 21, 2006
Front Line Dilemma
Christians in intelligence services are conflicted over the use of torture.
February 1, 2006
Afghan Church Endures Amid War and Strife
Inside Italy's embassy, a Catholic priest operates Afghanistan's only church (The Wall Street Journal)
Suicide Bomber Strikes Vehicle Carrying Foreigners in Kabul
Fourteen people, 10 of them foreigners, were killed by a suicide bomber on Tuesday, bringing to at least 28 the number of deaths attributed to unrest sweeping the Muslim world as a result of an amateurish video parodying the Prophet Muhammad. (NYT)
Afghanistan Koran burning: Discipline recommended
A military panel says a low-level reprimand is appropriate for seven troops involved in the burning of the religious books at a base in Afghanistan. (Los Angeles Times)
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