Many interested in Oral Roberts post
TULSA — More than 50 people have been suggested for or have shown interest in the Oral Roberts University presidency, according to the presidential search consultant.
ORU is looking for a new leader following Richard Roberts’ resignation last fall after intense publicity over lawsuits, which raised allegations he misspent university money and mismanaged the school — allegations he denied.
The job description calls for a man or woman who has had a “significant leadership position in a fairly large, complex organization” and who is a good speaker, “devoted Christian,” planner, visionary, team-builder and good fundraiser, among many more qualifications.
The spiritual practice of speaking in tongues is common and encouraged at ORU.
Swiss to vote on minaret ban
BERN, Switzerland — A nationwide referendum will be held on whether to ban the construction of minarets where Muslims traditionally issue the call to prayer, officials said.
Swiss nationalists have collected enough signatures to force a vote on the ban, the Interior Ministry said.
Organizers backed by the nationalist Swiss People’s Party and the fringe Federal Democratic Union say they are acting to fight the political spread of Islam. They argue that the minaret is a symbol of political and religious claim to power rather than a mere religious sign.
No date has been set for the referendum.
Opponents say such a ban would violate religious freedom.
