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Greece
Knowing What the Bible 'Really' Means
Why multiple translations might even be better than Scripture in its original languages.
April 12, 2013
Books & Culture's Books of the Week: 'Be Happy!' 
How the ancient Olympics differed from the modern spectacle.
August 1, 2004
Revisiting the Pagan Olympic Games
New scholarship on the ancient Olympics reminds Christians why Emperor Theodosius outlawed the event so many centuries ago.
August 1, 2004
Greece: Socialists Give Evangelicals Some Relief
Greek Orthodox Church fights plan to remove religion designation on identity cards
September 3, 2001
Churches Want To Revive Ancient Tradition of Truce During 2004 Olympiad
Plans for Athens games to be outlined in September
June 1, 2001
"In Greece and Syria, Pope John Paul II Tries to Heal Ancient Wounds"
But many Orthodox Christians and Muslims are suspicious and hostile to visit.
May 1, 2001
Leading Catholic Priest Urges Pope to Delay Controversial Visit to Greece
"Opposition reportedly growing in Orthodox Church, government"
April 1, 2001
Greece's Churches Divided Over Identity Card Data
Protestants cheer government plans to remove religious identification
June 2, 2000
The Chios Rocket War, Where Two Greek Churches Fight With Rockets
Since the 19th century, a pair of rival parishes on the Greek island of Chios have celebrated Easter not with bunnies or eggs, but by launching thousands of flaming projectiles at each other's churches while congregants celebrate Mass inside. (Slate)
Old Greek Blasphemy Laws Stir Up Modern Drama
Greece rarely invoked its blasphemy law in the years before the economic crisis, but has had two blasphemy arrests in recent months. (NPR)
Greek Church Fields Calls to Do More
Church-based efforts feed 10,000 people a day across Athens—part of what Greek Orthodox officials say is the biggest mobilization to help the disadvantaged since the aftermath of World War II. (The Wall Street Journal)
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