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Friday, July 06, 2012
Religion
Evangelicals Fight Over Therapy To 'Cure' Gays
July 6, 2012 The largest "ex-gay ministry" that has promoted conversion therapy as a way to "cure" people of same-sex attractions now says the approach is wrong. The shift comes after new studies by evangelical researchers showed that conversion therapy does not work. It's created a ruckus about whether people can change their sexual orientation.
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
Religion
Feeling Under Siege, Catholic Leadership Shifts Right
July 4, 2012 The Vatican and the U.S. Conference of Bishops are pushing back against what they perceive as threats to the Catholic Church's core beliefs. While some Catholics are uncomfortable with the changes under way, others say they are overdue.
Friday, June 22, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Judging The Health Care Law
Bishops Launch 2-Week Campaign Against Health Law
June 20, 2012 The effort, dubbed "Fortnight for Freedom," will involve praying, fasting and rallies against what the Catholic bishops call an assault on religious freedom by the Obama administration. But parishioners worry that the movement is splitting the church.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Religion
Southern Baptists See Their Future In A Black Pastor
June 19, 2012 The Southern Baptist Convention is expected to elect its first black president on Tuesday: Fred Luter, a former street preacher who turned a dying New Orleans church into a powerhouse. His election is a milestone for the 167-year-old denomination at a time when minorities make up a growing share of a shrinking membership.
Friday, June 01, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Religion
Catholic Abuse Case Going To Jury In Philadelphia
May 31, 2012 In a Philadelphia courtroom Thursday, jurors will hear closing arguments in a historic case involving the Catholic sex abuse scandal. William Lynn, a monsignor in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is the first high-level church official to be tried for his involvement in covering up child abuse.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Religion
Just Doing His Job Is Catholic Official's Defense
May 27, 2012 The Philadelphia clergy sex-abuse trial has been brutal for Monsignor William Lynn, the first high-level Catholic official to be criminally prosecuted. Lynn's charges are not for abusing minors, but for failing to protect children from predator priests.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Election 2012
For Evangelicals, Romney Is The Lesser Of Two Evils
May 11, 2012 A recent poll found that evangelicals favor GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney over President Obama 67 to 22 percent, but a visit to a Dallas church shows they're doing so grudgingly. "This is a call to arms," says one parishioner. "Whether or not we like the choices, we must make a choice."
Religion
Same Bible, Different Verdict On Gay Marriage
May 11, 2012 When President Obama announced he supports same-sex marriage, he cited his Christian faith. Many other people cited their religion to disagree. Why is there such variation? Part of it has to do with how you read the text.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Religion
From Minister To Atheist: A Story Of Losing Faith
April 30, 2012 Teresa MacBain admits that when she was ordained as a minister, she had big questions. She thought they'd make her faith stronger, but instead they haunted her. Then one day, she couldn't take it anymore. In a move that's left her unemployed and nearly friendless, MacBain has come out as an atheist — and she says it's a big relief.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Remembrances
Watergate Figure, Evangelist Chuck Colson Dies At 80
April 21, 2012 Chuck Colson went from being one of the nation's most despised men, who served time in prison for his role in the Watergate scandal, to a hero of conservative Christians. Following a brief illness, he died Saturday at a Northern Virginia hospital with his wife and family at his bedside.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Religion
Christians Debate: Was Jesus For Small Government?
April 16, 2012 Conservatives like Republican Rep. Paul Ryan are using religious arguments as they push for cuts to taxes and to services for the poor. That's prompting liberals to push back, saying it goes against Jesus' command to care for the poor.
