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Lebanese Seminary Opens Doors to Displaced Families Amid Ongoing Crisis

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Lebanon has faced decades of conflict and economic challenges, which continue to have a significant impact on the region. The ongoing war has displaced an estimated 1.3 million people, adding to the country’s humanitarian crisis.

The Arab Baptist Theological Seminary (ABTS) in Beirut has responded by offering assistance to those in need. According to Loulwa Maalouf, a representative from the seminary, crises, wars, and disruptions are not new to the region. Despite these challenges, ABTS remains committed to serving its community.

On November 10, ABTS took in its first family displaced from South Lebanon. Since then, the seminary has expanded its efforts, now sheltering and providing meals to hundreds of displaced individuals. It has opened its guest house and academic residence to accommodate families affected by the conflict.

In addition to housing, ABTS provides essential services such as utilities, meals, and laundry facilities. The seminary also collaborates with other ministries to deliver youth services and additional support for displaced families.

While ABTS continues its humanitarian work, the academic year for its 240 students recently came to an end. In a statement on its website, the seminary acknowledged the mixed emotions surrounding the conclusion of the academic year. “It’s a bittersweet moment where we finalized signatures of the degrees, but must wait to celebrate,” the post read.

The work of ABTS highlights the ongoing challenges faced by displaced families in Lebanon and the role local organizations play in providing relief during times of crisis.

INTERNATIONAL: Russian Orthodox Leader Criticizes Nuclear Rhetoric Amid Growing Tensions

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Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church and an ally of President Vladimir Putin, has spoken out against recent nuclear rhetoric directed at the West. During a congress in Moscow on Thursday, Kirill criticized discussions about nuclear weapons and apocalyptic scenarios, calling them unproductive and spiritually harmful. While he failed to name specific individuals about whom he was speaking, his remarks highlighted concerns over the tone of the ongoing geopolitical discourse.

Kirill’s comments come as some Russian officials have escalated their threats involving nuclear weapons. This increase in aggressive language followed Washington’s decision to permit Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles against targets within Russia’s recognized borders where attacks against Ukraine are launched. In response to the changing dynamics of the conflict, President Putin recently approved a military policy that expands conditions for the potential use of nuclear weapons.

At the Moscow event, Kirill emphasized the importance of moral action in the face of current events, stating that Christians should actively oppose wrongdoing. He expressed hope for future reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine, despite the “ongoing war.”

The war began on February 24, 2022 when Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine.