Proposed Law Would Protect Brazilian Sabbath-Keepers
Proposed legislation aimed at protecting the rights of Brazilian Sabbath-keepers moved another step forward last week when it was approved by a high-level government committee.
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Britain: Adventists Warn Against New Gambling Rules
New rules relaxing gambling restrictions announced by the United Kingdom government on March 26 "are going to encourage more people into the gambling habit that will destroy lives and families," warns Seventh-day Adventist Church leader Cecil Perry.
April 1, 2002
Human Rights Advocates Urge Continued Pressure on Turkmenistan
A Seventh-day Adventist spokesperson has expressed concern that the U.S. government would send the "wrong signals" in normalizing trade relations with the central Asian country of Turkmenistan.
Leaders Sound Caution on Bibles for China Project
The Institute for Christian Studies at People's University in Beijing is planning a Bible translation in modern Chinese to be sold in ordinary bookstores throughout China.
International Groups Work to Rebuild Afghan Society
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights, currently meeting in Geneva, is placing special emphasis on ways to promote respect for human rights in the war-torn country of Afghanistan.
Adventist Leader Calls for Reconciliation in Indonesia
Forgiveness and reconciliation are the only way for Muslims and Christians in Indonesia to reclaim peace, according to John Graz, public affairs and religious liberty director for the Seventh-day Adventist world church.