Preserving VAWA
May 18, 2012
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Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church, writes about the Violence Against Women Act which is now up for renewal in Congress.
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Five phrases not to say
May 18, 2012
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Reluctant Xian says that there are five things that Christians should never say. This is not like George Carlin’s classic comedy routine, through, because these never get bleeped.
When “none of the above” doesn’t fit
May 12, 2012
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Kate Blanchard, writing at Religion Dispatches, reflects on her spiritual journey and finds that none of the usual labels–religious, spiritual or atheist–fit. She proposes an alternative.
The Golden Rule rules
May 11, 2012
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David Gibson at Religion News Service notices that in America, the Golden Rule–treating others as you wish to be treated–is still at the heart of popular (and political) American religious thought.
Tax exemption and progressive religion
May 11, 2012
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The Rev. Winnie Varghese says tax-exemption allows for freedom of religious expression by small progressive groups mainly in cities where taxes are generally higher.
Same Bible, differing interpretations
May 11, 2012
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When President Obama endorsed same-sex marriage this week, he cited his faith, and this highlighted the fact that different Christians read the same Bible differently and see different implications. The Rev. Canon Susan Russel talked about this on NPR’s Morning Edition today.
Diocese of LA wins again in court
May 11, 2012
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The Diocese of Los Angeles has won another appeal in the ongoing dispute with two breakaway congregations.
Sunday update on Maryland shooting
May 6, 2012
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Yesterday, the Convention of the Diocese of Maryland passed a resolution expressing support, condolence and hope in the aftermath of the fatal shootings at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Ellicott City, Maryland which happened Thursday.
Maryland shooting update
May 5, 2012
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The Rev. Kirk Kubicek writes his parish, friends and family on Facebook updating them on the situation at St. Peter’s, Ellicott Mills where there a homeless man apparently shot the parish administrator and the co-rector on Thursday before killing himself.
Reaching out to young adults collaboratively
May 4, 2012
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A news story highlights an aspect of evangelism we often forget and that is that evangelism is more than just selling your denomination.
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