Nigerian Brethren Injured, Churches Burned in Rioting Over Cartoons

At least five churches of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN, the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria) were damaged or destroyed in Maiduguri, Nigeria, during riots and protests of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, according to an e-mail report received this afternoon from Robert Krouse, Nigeria mission coordinator for the Church of the Brethren General

Newsline for February 20, 2006

“Have mercy upon us, O Lord….” — Psalm 123:3a 1) Nigerian Brethren injured, churches burned in rioting protesting cartoons. 2) Brethren enjoy ‘front and center’ spot at World Council of Churches assembly. 3) Historic Peace Churches offer a unique voice for nonviolence. 4) US Christian leaders apologize on violence, poverty, and ecology. For more Church

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