Rutgers InterVarsity reach agreement on leadership for religion group
A New Jersey Chapter of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship dropped its federal suit against Rutgers and agreed to the university anti discrimination policy while preserving the right to select leaders who share the group's religious aims. The compromise aligns with Rutgers requirement that student fee funded groups keep leadership open to all students.
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New Brunswick
N.J
Rutgers University
InterVarsity Multiethnic Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Madison
Wis
Carbondale church awards $100000 in grants to aid crisis housing
United Methodist Church in Carbondale distributes grants totaling 100000 to support emergency housing, teen programs, and youth outreach. Grants fund Big Brothers Big Sisters recruitment, FCA camp scholarships, Attucks Community Services enrichment, and LifeSavers peer leadership training, plus smaller gifts to Good Samaritan House, African American Museum, and The Women's Center. Church leaders pledge hands on help and invite clients to worship, rides, and potluck events.
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Teen Board
Carbondale High School
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA
Carbondale Middle School
Attucks Community Services
Carbondale Community High School
Good Samaritan House
Carbondale
Annable
Kathy Bury Swindell
Joel Fritzler
Woody Thorne
Anita Hutton
Kathy Weber
Bob Brown
Claudia Broom
First United Methodist
Christians fear loss of liberties in Iraq after regime defeat
In Iraq fears rise that outside aid from religious groups would upset a long standing secular balance. Missionary groups like Samaritan's Purse push aid while some fear evangelism may trigger cultural backlash. Iraqi exiles see potential for broader religious freedom if Saddam falls. Local Christians report ongoing worship despite bombings and worry over conquest mentality.
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Iraq
Michael Porter
Middle East
Silver Spring
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Oahu
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United Methodist Church
Missions Committee
Linda Rush
Thesouthern
Carbon Marion
Southern Illinois
Arene
W. Plaza Dr
Carterville
Fafar
Porter
Nicosia
Cyprus
Franklin Graham
Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s
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Jesus Christ
Mission
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Freedom
Bill Stuart
Brooks Avenue Church of Christ
Raleigh
N.C
Stuart
Jennings
Conscience International
Afghanistan
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Amman
Jordan
Baghdad
Washington Pos
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Eastgate
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Walnut
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