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Religious Freedom Comes to Europe’s Second-Newest Nation. But Christians Are Concerned.

Montenegro’s Orthodox and evangelicals debate if new religion law is a blessing or a church-stealing curse.

Jayson Casper|February 04, 2020

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Ethiopians Protest Church Burnings as Ethnic Tensions Rise

After a dramatic October, some say Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed must earn his Nobel Peace Prize.

Jack Bryan in Addis Ababa|November 04, 2019

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Blessed Be the Nukes? Russian Orthodox Recommends End to Ritual for Missiles

A country where the nuclear arsenal has its own patron saint considers a shift to sanctify soldiers rather than weapons of mass destruction.

Marc Bennetts - Religion News Service|July 11, 2019

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From Russia, Without Love: Ukraine Marks Orthodox Christmas with Biggest Schism Since 1054

Eastern Orthodox experts and Protestant neighbors explain impact of Constantinople freeing Kiev from Moscow.

Jayson Casper|January 06, 2019

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Evangelical Ethiopian Helps End Orthodox Schism

Africa’s youngest head of state heals the wounds of one of its oldest churches.

Jayson Casper|August 14, 2018

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Turkey’s Churches, Famous for Historic Schism, Finally Agree on Doctrine

Joint book project by Orthodox, Catholics, and Protestants follows efforts to present accurate information about Christianity in Muslim-majority country.

Barbara G. Baker - World Watch Monitor|April 02, 2018

Theology

When East Meets West

A response to Bradley Nassif's suggestions for Protestant and Orthodox communion.

David S. Yeago|December 06, 2017

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