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\nAs I try to once again get caught up here the task was not made any easier by the numerous interesting stories that fell into this time period. So, I bring you a select few of the items that caught my attention last month…<\/p>\n

Updating one story I mentioned earlier about a retired Presbyterian pastor in Asia on trial for charges many outside observers have found questionable:<\/p>\n

\nKAZAKHSTAN: Criminal conviction, large “moral damages” – and new criminal case?<\/a><\/b> – from Forum 18 News Service\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nAnd a terrorist attack in Egypt on a bus full of visitors from Jincheon Jungang Presbyterian Church in South Korea:<\/p>\n

\nSouth Korean church mourns after Egypt bombing<\/a><\/b> – from Salon\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nThe Church of Scotland had a number of news headlines in this time period in matters related to civil politics. The first main topic is the release of their report on the consultations regarding the Scottish independence referendum:<\/p>\n

\nChurch of Scotland calls for integrity and community to be at the heart of the debate about Scotland\u2019s future<\/a><\/b> – press release from the Church of Scotland<\/p>\n

People not basing referendum vote on financial gain or loss, says Kirk<\/a><\/b> – from stv news<\/p>\n

Kirk says community, not money, must be at heart of independence debate<\/a><\/b> – from Christian Today\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nThe second is a law passed in the Scottish Parliament which would create a safety net for children by appointing a guardian for every Scottish child and which the Kirk raised questions about:<\/p>\n

\nConcerns raised over named person for Scots children plan<\/a><\/b> – from BBC News<\/p>\n

Scottish ministers threatened with legal action over ‘state guardian’ plans<\/a><\/b> – from The Telegraph (note that the headline uses the title minister in the political and not clerical sense)<\/p>\n

Law casts a shadow over family<\/a><\/b> – commentary from Scottish Catholic Observer\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nIn Ghana we had words from both the Presbyterian Church and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church about government corruption:<\/p>\n

\nCorruption blamed on actions and inactions of Ghanaians<\/a><\/b> – from Ghana News\/SpyGhana<\/p>\n

Public office holders urged to show integrity and maturity<\/a><\/b> – from my Ghana Online\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nAlso from Africa:<\/p>\n

\nSudan Arrests, Threatens Pastor During Sermon as Authorities Try to Intimidate Preacher Into Resigning<\/a><\/b> – from The Christian Post; It is alleged that government officials were intimidating this pastor who is currently serving as the Moderator of the Synod of the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church to get control of the property.<\/p>\n

Mampong Presby SHS cries for help<\/a><\/b> – from Ghana News Agency: “The Mampong Presbyterian Senior High School(PRESEC) has made a
\npassionate appeal to all stakeholders in education, particularly the
\nGhana Education Trust Fund(GETFund), to come to the aid of the school.”<\/p>\n

Spread Privilege Not Cashgate: Livingstonia Synod says Malawi for us all<\/a><\/b> – from Nyasa Times; “The CCAP Livingstonia Synod has observed that Malawi is sliding into terminal decline and urged government to spread the privilege to all and not a few should enjoy.”\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nIn Mizoram state of India the influential Presbyterian Synod is working to keep alcoholic beverages prohibited:<\/p>\n

\nMizo Church wants prohibition to continue<\/a><\/b> – from matters india\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nAnd in Norther Ireland a Free Presbyterian clergyman protested against a Sunday football (soccer for some of you) game, a sentiment shared by some but not all in that area:<\/p>\n

\nSunday football: Clergyman plans protest at stadium<\/a><\/b> – from Belfast News Letter<\/p>\n

Play on! Public back Sunday football at Windsor Park<\/a><\/b> – from Belfast News Letter<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In news from Presbyterian-affiliated King University in Tennessee:<\/p>\n

\nDr. Greg Jordan, King University president resigns: Two-thirds of faculty gave vote of no confidence earlier in the week<\/a><\/b> – from TriCities.com\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nAnd a note on the passing of a well-known actor who was also a Presbyterian pastor at a point in his career:<\/p>\n

\nRalph Waite, Depression-Era Patriarch in \u2018The Waltons,\u2019 Dies at 85<\/a><\/b> – the NY Times Obituary\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nAnd finally, not breaking news but an interesting historical tidbit…<\/p>\n

\nWhy an 18th Century English Presbyterian Minister Matters to College Football Fans<\/a><\/b> – from Football Study Hall; hint – the minister was Thomas Bayes\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nSo that’s it for now. Back soon with more headlines from March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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