Religious Freedom Bill Gains Broad Support
Religious discrimination in land zoning decisions is one focus of a proposed law
Washington, DC, USA
Innovative Research Attracts Top Federal Support
Loma Linda University (LLU) topped the list of recipients of federal research grants in the 2000 fiscal year
Loma Linda, California, USA
Ravaged East Timorese Markets Rebuilt
The rehabilitation project, which started at the end of June, was initiated due to the destruction of all market sites
Jakarta, Indonesia
Unregulated Growth of Internet Gambling an "Increasing Social Danger," says Adventist Leader
The Internet is the new frontier of gambling, with the power of the World Wide Web being harnessed to allow people unprecedented access to everything from lotteries to Casino-style gaming, says Jonathan Gallagher
Washington, DC, USA
Women in the Pulpit Issue Splits Congregation in Malawi
Regular worship and congregational activities were halted when members of the congregation and church leadership wrangled over women preaching in the pulpit at the Bangwe Seventh-day Adventist Church
Blantyre, Malawi
Adventist Growth Sparks Church Building Challenge
demand for new church buildings is at an all time high, says Pastor Michael Ryan
Washington, DC, USA
French Anti-Sect Law Violates Fundamental Human Rights, Says Adventist Leader
The law, which was adopted by France's National Assembly on June 22 and is awaiting approval by the Senate
Washington, DC, USA
Turkmen Official Says Adventists "Peaceful People"
The comment comes after more months of government crackdowns on Protestant Christian churches
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Visits to Adventist Web Site Double During World Session
Visits to the Seventh-day Adventist Web site increased by more than 120
Silver Spring, USA
From Communism to Christ: Top Romanian Economist Tells Her Story
Sandu explained that she held a high position in Romania's former Communist regime and directed the country's economic program
Toronto, Canada