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Anglicans vow to vote again on allowing women bishops
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) The Church of England plans to rush through legislation to consecrate women bishops after last week's surprising defeat at the church's General Synod in London....
Jewish and Christian leaders try to revive at-risk interfaith group
WASHINGTON (RNS) As a coalition of mostly Christian groups gathered here Thursday (Nov. 29) to support church leaders who have publicly questioned U.S....
A surge in secessionist theology
Corruption has gone too far. The righteous must break away. Hope now rests with a holy remnant that honors foundational texts....
Weed debates and root problems
I didn’t vote for Amendent 64, which legalized marijuana for recreational use in my home state of Colorado. I had mixed feelings about it. When marijuana was legalized for medical use in 2000, the effect on my small mountain community wasn’t something to celebrate. The majority of people who got licenses for medical marijuana were young men under the age of 34. At least legalization for recreational use will put a stop to that farce.
Building a platform part four
Remember that authors are responsible for marketing. Whether you’re on a small press or a big press, if you want people to read your book, then you’ll have to sell it. Unfortunately, even as deeply spiritual people, we are not above marketing. So how do you do it? Here are a few suggestions.
Thursday digest
New today from the Century: Interview with pastor Dennis Sanders, Amy Frykholm on marijuana legalization, more.
Classical music
Poèmes, Works by Maurice Ravel, Olivier Messiaen and Henri Dutilleux; Renée Fleming, soprano; Orchestre National de France, Seiji Ozawa, conductor. Any new work by Henri Dutilleux (b....
Awaiting God’s reign
Patience is not one of our stronger characteristics. A flight delay or traffic jam can become an emotional and physical crisis.
U.S. dominates list of world's '500 Most Influential Muslims'
(RNS) There are more Muslims from America than any other country on this year's "The Muslim 500: The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims," compiled by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, a...
On 200th birthday, there's no 'bah humbug' for Charles Dickens
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. I will live in the Past, the Present and the Future....
Judge rejects much of Schuller's bankruptcy bid
Crystal Cathedral founder Robert H. Schuller failed to get most of the $5 million he requested in a bankruptcy case against the Southern California megachurch he started 57 years ago....
Building a platform part three
You are probably way more fascinating than Elizabeth Gilbert, but before you write that best seller that has Julia Roberts itching to play your role, know that the way to get published is to… well… get published.
ATMs and cavemen
Modern women are ruining all the men/masculinity with their modern womanness!...
Wednesday digest
New today from the Century: John Buchanan on Advent waiting, year-end lists of science fiction and popular music picks, more.
Popular music
The Blanco Sessions, by Janis Martin. In 1956, RCA signed “the female Elvis,” 15-year-old rockabilly pioneer Janis Martin....
Desperate prayers
Prayer is not a violation of the laws of nature. It's woven into God's ongoing act of creation, as fully as the tides.
Racing reverend puts faith into 750-horsepower dragster
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (RNS) Until his recent retirement, the Rev. Dale Schaefer spent most Sunday mornings wearing vestments and leading worship services at St. Mark's Lutheran Church....
Church faces backlash by rejecting women bishops
The Church of England plans to rush through legislation to consecrate women bishops after the surprising defeat of that proposal in November at the church’s General Synod in London....
Poll finds cheating wanes among high schoolers
Are American students making the grade when it comes to ethics?...