“How Should Christians Respond to Osama bin Laden’s Death?”
Christianity Today has a blog post titled “How Should Christians Respond to Osama bin Laden’s Death?” It rounds up some initial reactions to bin Laden’s 2011 killing.
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“Vatican says bin Laden’s death cause for reflection, not rejoicing”
The Vatican called for reflection, not rejoicing, at the news of Osama bin Laden’s killing.
“Rowan Williams in row over Osama bin Laden killing”
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, on May 5, 2011, voiced reservations about the killing of bin Laden and the varying accounts of the episode. Read an article from The Telegraph about the controversy his remarks generated.
“Dalai Lama: Osama bin Laden Deserves Compassion”
The Dalai Lama’s aides clarified his statements on Osama bin Laden’s death and said the Buddhist leader believes bin Laden deserves “compassion.”
“Dalai Lama suggests Osama bin Laden’s death was justified”
On May 3, 2011, the Dalai Lama, leader of Tibetan Buddhism, said that while Buddhism, like most Western religions, calls for forgiveness, “Forgiveness doesn’t mean forget what happened. … If something is serious and it is necessary to take countermeasures, you have to take countermeasures.”
“The LDS Restorationist Movement, Including the Mormon Churches: Theological Questions From Christians”
The Religious Tolerance website maintains a history of the conflict between Mormons and traditional Christians.
“Mormonism vs. Traditional Christianity”
Beliefnet.com maintains a page explaining the differences between Mormon and traditional Christian beliefs.
“What Mormons Believe”
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posts a Web page on its beliefs and doctrines.
“Bartholomew I, Christian Orthodox leader, to convene environmental meeting in New Orleans”
Read a Sept. 23, 2009, New Orleans Times-Picayune story on Bartholomew’s visit to the United States and the Religion, Science and the Environment Symposium.