Author: John B. Chilton

CT demolishes arguments against marriage equality

The majority in the Connecticut case rejected the claim that marriage can simply be replicated by a parallel institution. “In view of the exalted status of marriage in our society,” the justices wrote, “it is hardly surprising that civil unions are perceived to be inferior to marriage.

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Baseball and faith

As you know, we on the Lead news team find a deep theological connection in baseball. Our belief is confirmed by stories in the Boston

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African bishops comment on US elections

If my choice is between a person who makes room for abortion, but who is really pro-life in terms of justice in the world, peace in the world, I will prefer him to somebody who doesn’t support abortion but who is driving millions of people in the world to death…

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In God We Trust

The Sun News Online writes that The Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Archbishop Peter J. Akinola has raised an alarm over increases in moral

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Convert or flee

Christians in eastern Indian state of Orissa are being told “Embrace Hinduism, and your house will not be demolished, otherwise, you will be killed, or

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The culture war and politics

The Pew Forum features Yuval Levin and Todd Gitlin exploring the idea that there is always a cultural war behind US politics. Although with slightly different descriptions of the “war” both see it as longstanding and foundational in the US.

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Speak truth to power

Speakers at the congress of the World Association for Christian Communicators (WACC) tell members that the Church and the media play an essential role in checking the misuse of power.

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