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Georgia joins states floating “religious freedom” bills
March 16, 2016
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The Georgia Senate and House are compromising on a “religious freedom” bill. The bill has gone through a few drafts, as reported by WABE public
Mother Teresa will become a saint on September 4
March 16, 2016
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This week, Pope Francis approved sainthood for Mother Teresa. In the New York Times: She will be made a saint on Sept. 4, 13 years
Nigerian lawmakers vote down bill protecting women, citing Bible, Sharia law
March 16, 2016
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Quartz Africa reports that a bill designed to protect women against physical violence and discrimination was voted down in Nigeria this week, with opposition citing
Bishops express deep concern about violence released by political rhetoric
March 15, 2016
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UPDATED: with complete statement : The Bishops have unanimously passed a resolution expressing deep concern about “the violent forces being released by this season’s political rhetoric” and calling “for prayer for our country that a spirit of reconciliation will prevail and we will not betray our true selves.”
Abp of Nigeria scolds “authorities in Canterbury”
March 15, 2016
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Although angry with Curry and Tengatenga, he is most angry with “the authorities” (Welby?) And, by the way, he’s not going to Lusaka.
Church of England responds to abuse case review
March 15, 2016
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Against the background of a government inquiry into dozens of instances of child sexual abuse by those in authority, the Church of England has released the
Archbishop Barry’s toilet has a twin
March 15, 2016
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“I shall hang my plaque up with pride. It will remind me every time I see it how the things we take for granted in this country, such as decent sanitation and hygiene, can make the difference between life and death, health and disease, to the world’s poorest people.”
Could we be wrong about Judas?
March 15, 2016
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The Bishop of Leeds encouarges a new look at the way in which the tradition speaks of Judas Iscariot, notorious for the betrayal of Jesus
Hiltz: Why not the passion for human rights as for marriage equality?
March 14, 2016
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Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, spoke yesterday at the Council of the General Synod. The Anglican Journal reports: “I long
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