As always, the annual U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom report focused on trends in nations known for bitter religious conflicts and the persecution of religious minorities, including Christians. The list of offenders of “particular concern” included China, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and others. The commission pushed to add Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Vietnam to that list.
Read MoreCaodaist beliefs and practices are a similar blend — although these seem to be skewed more towards traditionally Asian spiritualities. Reincarnation, karma, ancestor worship and divination are all central elements, while the most apparent contribution of the Abrahamic religions is monotheism.
Read MoreThe impact came out of nowhere, but Charles LeClair will never forget it. Another truck barreled toward them, slamming into their jeep and sending LeClair hurtling to the ground. It was 1969. LeClair and his assistant were traveling in South Vietnam between. As the chaplain for the 103rd Engineer Company, LeClair had an important job to do — a memorial service for a battalion soldier killed in action.
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