2002 Year In Review
Reflecting on the passing year, the Adventist News Network team has chosen to present a few of the highlights from the 2002 ANN Bulletin.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
A Year of Compassion Next for Adventist Youth
It looks like 2003 will not be another typical year for Seventh-day Adventist youth.
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In Brief
Moscow, Russia; Joypurhat, Bangladesh
United States Most Religious Among Wealthy Nations, Survey Says
A recently released study found that wealthier nations tend to place less importance on religion--with the exception of the United States--than poorer nations.
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"Cloning" Report Raises Ethical Questions
The announcement that a human being has been "cloned" by a group of scientists--a claim for which no evidence has yet been seen--rekindles interest in, and speculation about, how far science can and should go to alleviate human suffering.
Loma Linda, California, United States
Adventist Leaders Support Efforts to Educate Girls in 25 Countries
A new United Nations campaign to place girls into schools in 25 priority countries drew reactions from Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders last week.
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Adventists Respond to Looming Famine in Africa
A carpenter in Malawi has given up making cupboards. With a famine hitting his country, he now only builds coffins.
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Chile: Religious Freedom Conference Aims to Teach Children Tolerance
Teaching children about tolerance and respect was the focus of recent discussions with Seventh-day Adventist Church representatives, the International Religious Liberty Association and government officials in Chile.
Santiago, Chile
Croatia: Adventists Commended For Humanitarian Initiative
Roofs, jobs and reconciliation are our response to what the region of Lika needs, said Dragutin Matak, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Croatia.
Zagreb, Croatia
President Addresses World Church, Shares Hopes For New Year
Reflecting on issues that are a concern to many people around the world, Pastor Jan Paulsen, president of the Seventh-day Adventist world church, expressed his hopes for peace and tolerance and spoke against war and violence.
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