2008-05-16T10:05:26-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/aids/ http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/240/03-2006 2008-05-16T10:05:26-05:00 The International Bible Society (IBS) is using the life-changing power of scripture in the battle against the deadly HIV/AIDS virus. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/urban.php/574/12-2006?pg=all 2008-05-05T14:19:46-05:00 Amidst war, AIDS and other life-threatening factors, research shows that Christianity is growing faster in these regions than anywhere else in the world. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/themedarticles.php/573/12-2006?pg=all 2008-05-05T12:53:05-05:00 The Church is often known for what it stands against instead of what it stands for. As millions of people struggle with AIDS worldwide, the Church must come alongside them in love. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/lausannereports/660/03-2007?pg=all 2008-05-02T18:06:29-05:00 Nearly six hundred delegates attended the mission and AIDS track at Urbana 06. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/themedarticles.php/849/11-2007?pg=all 2008-04-14T14:43:09-05:00 The Church’s role is to break the silence and talk openly with people to rebuild wrong thoughts about sex and HIV/AIDS. The Evangelical Church in Egypt is seeking to do just this. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/themedarticles.php/855/11-2007?pg=all 2008-04-14T14:36:11-05:00 In Kenya, HIV-prevalence, particularly among college-age students, is extremely high. I Choose Life—Africa is seeking to address this problem. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/themedarticles.php/848/11-2007?pg=all 2008-04-14T14:31:26-05:00 While there is a need for many Christians to undertake HIV/AIDS as a life calling, it is equally crucial that large numbers engage the pandemic where they are at now. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/themedarticles.php/847/11-2007 2008-04-14T14:29:18-05:00 Reaching out to individuals with AIDS requires love and action. http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/872/12-2007?pg=all 2008-04-11T14:45:54-05:00 Representatives from Bible agencies and other African ministries were challenged to reframe the HIV/AIDS discussion from “a problem that needs fixing” to “a life issue that needs to be addressed.” http://lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives.php/166/01-2006 2008-03-27T14:07:08-05:00 The United Nations reports that nearly forty million people in the world are infected with HIV/AIDS. In some countries in southern Africa, one third of the population is infected.