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The entitlement trap
I can't stand the word "entitlement." I use it sometimes, when people annoy me with their belief that the world owes them something or that their needs are more important than those of others....
World churches' leader to meet Pope in Rome
Geneva, December 2 (ENInews)--The general secretary of the World Council of Churches, the Rev....
Korean churches say global prayers needed after military clash
Tokyo, December 2 (ENInews)--The head of the Seoul-based National Council of Churches in Korea has urged global prayers during Advent for peace on the peninsula following a North Korean military at...
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Conservatives push Apple to restore manifesto app
WASHINGTON (RNS) Conservative Christians are biting mad that an app
for their manifesto opposing gay marriage and abortion has been plucked
from Apple's popular online store.
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Military chaplains voice `intense' views on gay ban
WASHINGTON (RNS) A long-awaited report on the possible repeal of the
military's ban on openly gay members says the chaplains corps has "some...
Palestinians pull claim to Western Wall after U.S. State Department objects
Following condemnation from the U.S. State Department and others, the
Palestinian government has pulled a report stating that Jews have no
historic connection to the Western Wall....
Vatican defends pope’s record on sexual abuse
While still a cardinal, Pope Benedict XVI sought in vain to expedite
the process for defrocking priests guilty of grave crimes, according to a...
Maura Clarke and companions
Maura was bleeding profusely and knew that death was likely waiting for her after every short and gasping breath. Yet,...
What about the rest of the Catholic priests?
Some of the best things
that happen in these worst times occur among Roman Catholic priests. "Stop...
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A special Christmas review of noteworthy books, movies and music.
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Something from nothing
Early modern versions of the argument from design relied upon a simple analogy: the universe looks like an artifact, which implies a maker. But as David Hume pointed out, one would need experience observing universes being made to judge that the analogy holds true.
Hangovers, debts may last longer than holiday happiness
(RNS)`Tis the season ... for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, consumer
spending reports, and large doses of Christmas spirits -- often of the
alcoholic, not good-cheer variety....