Olive Tree Bible Software Announces Launch Of NIV For Palm OS, Pocket PC, Smartphone, Symbian, And Blackberry
Religion News Service

Olive Tree Bible Software announces the launch of the best-selling New International Version (NIV) Red Letter Edition for handheld devices. This powerful translation combined with Olive Tree’s cutting-edge Bible software facilitates convenient Bible reading. Olive Tree’s unique software design is ideal for personal reading or intensive Bible studying. Additionally, the electronic format allows easy navigation as well as quick search capability. The NIV can be supplemented by commentaries, devotionals, Bible dictionaries, Greek and Hebrew tools, and many additional Bible versions. Palm OS and Pocket PC versions for the NIV also include bookmarks, personal notes, color highlighting, plus the ability to divide the screen of your device to display multiple texts at one time, and much more. This software is available for Palm OS, Pocket PC, Smartphone, Symbian, and BlackBerry devices. "Our software makes it easy to take the NIV wherever you go," says Kristi Allen, Project Manager at Olive Tree, "This leading Bible translation becomes even more functional when it is enhanced by our innovative, user-friendly technology." (www.olivetree.com)

Big Screen Infomercial in India Discourages Conversions
Vishal Arora, Compass Direct

Cinemas in a town in Gujarat state have begun screening a public service announcement challenging religious conversion. The infomercial suggesting that changing one’s faith is impossible was ostensibly made to educate audiences about the state anti-conversion law, which prohibits conversion “by the use of force or allurement or by fraudulent means.” The law is not yet in effect. Indeed, in June the Gujarat High Court rejected a petition lodged by Christian and Buddhist communities against the anti-conversion law on grounds that the state had yet to implement it. Samson Christian, joint secretary of the All India Christian Council, said the infomercial was misleading and unlawful.