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A moment of truth

In 1985, black South African theologians released the Kairos Document, a condemnation of Christian support for apartheid policies. In December 2009, Palestinian Christian leaders issued

Andre Gingerich Stoner | Mennonite World Review

April 13, 2015

AKRON, Pa. — Mennonite Central Committee, through longtime Gaza Strip partner Al Najd Development Forum, is addressing housing needs for families whose homes were destroyed or damaged in July and August as part of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, more than 1.8 million people were left in need of basic shelter, health and food assistance.

Ed Nyce | Mennonite Central Committee

March 30, 2015

Syrian in Switzerland quilts for homeland

MUTTENZ, Switzerland — There is a difference of opinion when it comes to color choice in the quilting group at Brügg Mennonite Church. For Gulschin Ibrahim, the Swiss tendency to choose similar tones and colors is a bit boring. In Syria, where Ibrahim is from, people like brighter shades, and more of them.

“She tells us we’re doing the colors all wrong,” said quilter Margrit Amstutz . . .

Emily Loewen | Mennonite Central Committee

March 16, 2015

On the paths with Muslims

David Shenk, longtime East Africa missionary and Eastern Mennonite Missions ambassador and administrator, is also a widely read interpreter of Christian mission in Islamic contexts.

John A. Lapp

March 2, 2015

Who defines the common good?

Who determines what is in the "common good" and "national interest"? These terms are themselves so flexible as to be rendered nearly useless. Depending on

Marty Troyer

February 26, 2015

What it means to be human

ALEPPO, Syria — This morning I woke up at 4:30 a.m. to the sound of a mortar exploding. I said to myself, “A new day

Ibrahim Nsier

February 2, 2015

Movie review: American Sniper

I've now watched two lousy Academy Award-nominated films in a row. But American Sniper is infinitely worse than Foxcatcher. Foxcatcher at least has its heart

Vic Thiessen

January 30, 2015

A strange kind of manger power

The Christmas story in Luke’s gospel begins by naming the head of the major super power of the day, the Roman empire's Caesar Augustus. He

Harvey Yoder

December 23, 2014

Ongoing support needed in Gaza

Photo: During a recent visit to Gaza, Joanna Hiebert Bergen, MCC Palestine representative, surveys the destruction of a home in Beit Hanoun, north Gaza, caused

Mennonite World Review staff

October 16, 2014

Girls: The hope of the future

Over the past few days, my 4-year-old, Ruby, has asked some profound and provocative questions that have both challenged and brought us much hope for

Jon Huckins

October 15, 2014