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Author: Jim Naughton

Sudanese keeping close tabs on US campaign

October 24, 2008 No Comments

Sudanese are following the election at least as closely as Americans. They are inveterate listeners to the radio, and follow everything that is happening, dissecting it as though they were participating themselves. Southern Sudanese are quite supportive of President Bush, because of his administration’s role in helping to get the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed, ending 21-plus years of civil war.

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Seeing the back

October 24, 2008 No Comments

When the Lord who spoke to Moses came to fulfill his own law, he likewise gave a clear explanation to his disciples, laying bare the meaning of what had previously been said in a figure when he said, If anyone wants to be a follower of mine and not “If any man will go before me.” And to the one asking about eternal life he proposes the same thing, for he says Come, follow me. Now, he who follows sees the back.

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Canadian province will bless civilly married same-sex couples

October 23, 2008 No Comments

The assembly of the Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (APCI) has requested its bishop, Gordon Light, to allow clergy whose conscience permits to bless civilly married gay couples where at least one party is baptized. The assembly passed the motion when it met October 17-19.

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An opening for action against poverty

October 23, 2008 No Comments

Left-leaning Christian and social activists see opportunity in an unconventional presidential race and a spiraling national economy: pushing poverty as an election issue. At a time when more than 37 million Americans are in poverty, including many who are newly poor and paying keen attention, spiritual leaders are urging voters to select candidates who will fight poverty.

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TEC wins NY property case

October 23, 2008 2 Comments

In a property dispute stemming from the national Episcopal rift over the ordination of a gay bishop, New York’s top court ruled Thursday that the Rochester Diocese can keep the building once occupied by the breakaway All Saints Anglican Church.

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Something new in the abortion debate?

October 23, 2008 3 Comments

A small group of Catholic pro-lifers, exemplified by Douglas Kmiec and Nicholas Cafardi, has concluded that criminalization is a failed strategy. These pro-lifers argue that abortion will not be criminalized in the foreseeable future and that it is time for pro-lifers to be more pragmatic and support candidates who will actually reduce the number of abortions through social programs that help women choose life when they get pregnant.

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Racism on the wane?

October 23, 2008 No Comments

The Christian Science Monitor suggests that Barack Obama’s viability as a presidential candidates indicates that racism may be on the wane in the United States. But an Associated Press story suggests otherwise, contending that racial prejudice could cost Obama the election. What do you think this election has shown us about the issue of race in American politics?

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Balancing the triennial budget

October 23, 2008 No Comments

From Episcopal News Service The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council heard October 22 that the church’s 2009 budget, if council members approve it, will have a

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