MercatorNet update -- focus on Christianity in the developing world

Hi there,
Here's your MercatorNet weekly update. This week we
have a special issue on Christianity in the developing
world, with reports from our correspondents in Africa
and South America.

Our Deputy Editor Carolyn Moynihan has also interviewed
an expert in children's daycare and explored the loss
of a service ethic amongst women. Her articles make
fascinating reading.

By the way, some of you might not be familiar with
our "Media Watch" feature on the MercatorNet homepage.
Each week we post links to articles which you might like.
If you have suggestions, please send them to us.

Cheers,
Michael Cook
Editor

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IS DAYCARE GOOD FOR BABIES?
By Carolyn Moynihan
Not if the stress and aggression studies are anything
to go by, says an Australian author.

IF WOMEN DON'T CARE, WHO WILL?
By Carolyn Moynihan
A century ago women served society from the home and
the caring professions. Today, the very idea of service
seems subversive of women's rights.

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FOCUS ON CHRISTIANITY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD

WINDS OF CHANGE COME FROM THE SOUTH
By Michael Cook
Christianity is thriving amongst the burgeoning populations
of Africa and Latin America. Will it become the Big Idea
of the 21st century?

KENYAN CHURCHES HERE TO STAY
By Martyn Drakard
In God-hungry Kenya, churches provide the answers to
spiritual and social needs.

LATIN RAPTURE
By Pedro Dutour
A simple message, zealous followers and the weakness of
mainstream churches have made Pentecostals the
fastest-growing religious group in Latin America.