MWR : Articles : Feb. 20, 2006

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Articles : Feb. 20, 2006

Distorted faith, divided world

Which is the greater affront to Islam, a defamatory drawing of Muhammad or zealots murdering innocents in the prophet’s name? The answer seems obvious. And yet it was cartoons, not killings, that ignited the wrath of mobs from Indonesia to the West Bank this month.

Former Maoist revolutionary becomes a minister of peace in the Philippines

RICHMOND, B.C. — Dann Pantoja, a former Maoist revolutionary in the Philippines, thanks a driving offense for getting him on track with the gospel of peace.
Kenyan women make a living through Maasai tradition

Elizabeth Mboye used to think that, as a woman, she would never earn an income, but today she is paid for a job she loves to do.
Spanish opens doors for Hesston grad

HESSTON, Kan. — A 2005 Hesston College graduate who studied Spanish said learning that language opened up a new world for her and enabled her to reach out to Spanish-speaking people.

More work, more staff for MDS

AKRON, Pa. — Mennonite Disaster Service will add three staff members to bolster its response to the rash of hurricanes, including Katrina, that hit the United States in 2005.
MCC gets Bluffton’s Family Day quilt

BLUFFTON, Ohio — Completing a project that began during Family Day last fall, Bluffton University gave a quilt to Mennonite Central Committee Feb. 2.
Tabor connects with India

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Eleven Tabor College students traveled to India Dec. 27-Jan. 16 to build connections with Mennonite Brethren Centenary Bible College.
Pacific Southwest Conference requests response to immigration concern

LOS ANGELES — Urged by leaders of Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference to revive interest in a churchwide statement on immigration laws and practices, Mennonite Church USA’s Executive Leadership is planning a fresh response to the issue.
Giving decline follows merger

LOS ANGELES — Responding to a decline in giving, the Mennonite Church USA Executive Board on Feb. 2-5 approved a 6.1 percent budget cut for Executive Leadership.
Storytelling stirs interest in the Bible in Senegal

A storytelling project in Senegal is inspiring people to study the Bible and learn about Jesus.