Fear-mongering in the UK
March 5, 2010
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As we have previously reported, the House of Lords in the UK voted to permit religious bodies to perform and bless civil unions. Even though
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Christians and Muslims agree to pursue peace
March 5, 2010
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Christian and Muslim leaders have issued a “plan of action” to address religious freedom and peace-building after a three-day summit at Washington National Cathedral.
Coalición de Episcopales Latinos
March 5, 2010
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A new a coalition of Hispanic/Latino Episcopalians is formed.
Former speechwriter claims torture is not immoral
February 27, 2010
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A former speechwriter for George W. Bush is saying that torture, including waterboarding, is permitted by the teachings of the Catholic Church. Not so fast say theologians, journalists and Catholic bloggers.
Religion and homophobia in Africa
February 26, 2010
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The debate over the proposed Ugandan “kill-the-gays” bill has increased homophobia in eastern Africa as well as increasing calls to end homophobic laws and practices in those nations.
Perkins disinvited to speak at Air Force prayer event
February 26, 2010
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After President Obama called for the end of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”, Family Research Council president Tony Perkins began a fundraising and petition drive to keep the rule in place. He is now shocked, shocked!, that his public opposition got his invitation to speak at an Air Force prayer luncheon withdrawn by the military.
Remote meetings on-line in Iowa
February 26, 2010
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One diocese uses remote video and web conferencing tools to overcome distance and weather in organizing their common life.
Obama’s private faith—and ours.
February 26, 2010
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A year ago, people wondered which church the Obamas would attend when they came to Washington. It appears that the President has decided to marshal the resources of the presidency to pursue a more private, and distinctly American, expression of faith.
Addressing religion in foreign policy intelligently
February 26, 2010
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The Chicago Council on Foreign Affairs presented the results of a two-year study to the White House recommending that the United States take on a more nuanced and better informed approach to religion in our foreign policy.
Grocery store pastor
February 19, 2010
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This is what happens when the divine meets the mundane, when speaking in tongues collides with picking up milk, when God’s love is offered alongside the express checkout.
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