Christian-Islamic dialogue in eight Emirates
The two scholars of world religions of WEA responsible for the relations with the leaders of other religions visited mosques in Kuwait and the seven Emirates of the UAE.
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Pope calls upon WCC to return to emphasizing evangelism
During his visit to the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Geneva on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, Pope Francis, along with many kind words, urged the WCC to once again prioritize the task of evangelism and mission.
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Thomas Schirrmacher visits Liberia’s oldest church
Subsequent to his speeches at the 32nd General Assembly of the Liberia Council of Churches, Thomas Schirrmacher spoke with the leaders of almost all churches in the country and with several politicians. He also visited the oldest church in Liberia, the Providence Baptist Church.
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In Liberia Thomas Schirrmacher supports the 17 goals of the UN
Thomas Schirrmacher, Associate Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance for Theological Concerns, was keynote speaker at the 32nd General Assembly of the Liberia Council of Churches.
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IIRF is involved in launching the IHRF in Oxford
The International Institute for Religious Freedom is involved in launching the Institute for the Study of the History of Religious Freedom in Oxford
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Thomas and Christine Schirrmacher met Norng Chan Phal, a survivor of S-21
Thomas and Christine Schirrmacher obtained information in Cambodia about the most important memorials to the massive human rights violations of the Khmer Rouge.
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Review of the New Edition of the Files of the Dordrecht Synod (1618–1619)
The lack of a critical publication of the final documents regarding one of the most important historical events concerning Reformed churches, namely the Synod of Dordt, has been one of the puzzles of church history research. The sources found in numerous European archives have never been used, nor have they been made accessible to the general public.
Archbishop and Professor Dr. Thomas Paul Schirrmacher is President of the International Council of the International Society for Human Rights, President of the International Institute for Religious Freedom, Co-President of Religions for Peace and President of the Bonn Abrahamic Center for Global Peace, Justice and Sustainability (BAC). Read more …
