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A Review of The Vietnam War and Theologies of Memory
Why are wars so common given that they are so destructive? When they are so rarely won? When they are so often fought for reasons that turn out to be lies?...
The sound of silence
I was the only woman in a seminary course on negative theology. One day, a young man raised his hand and asked, “What about an ordinary housewife? How could a person like that live this life of prayer?”
ENInews to shut down in its current form
Geneva, December 17 (ENInews)--ENInews is to suspend publication of its news service from 21 December while a new editorial team is assembled during a restructuring process needed to sustain the ec...
Report details hopeless conditions in Gaza
LONDON (ABP) -- Residents of Gaza see no hope for a brighter future --
and that's one of the most distressing aspects of the situation in the...
Despite sour economy, religious card sales are up
(RNS) The sour economy may mean fewer presents under the tree for many
families this year, but one thing some Christians won't give up on is...
New York mosque named top religion story of 2010
(RNS) The protracted and contentious debate over plans to build an
Islamic community center near Ground Zero in New York was the top...
Lutheran leader seeks Communion agreement with pope
ROME (RNS/ENInews) The president of the Lutheran World Federation is
calling on Lutherans and Catholics to issue a common statement on Holy...
American Baptist leaders return from study tour in Middle East
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (ABP) -- A delegation of 12 American Baptist leaders
recently returned from a 13-day study tour in the Middle East.
...
The wrong kind of pluralism
The American Family Association has published this year's
"Naughty or Nice?" list. It measures which businesses...
Self-promote to survive
There’s a real danger in today’s culture, especially if you’re a
young person in some kind of creative industry - I even feel this as a...
A review of God Is in the Manger
This collection of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's writings for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany are drawn from his sermons, letters and other writings....
Freelance theologian: Anna Madsen sets up shop
Anna Madsen has regular clients she sees on a freelance basis. One woman "is so hungry for theological conversation that she has booked every Friday until kingdom come."
Poll: U.S. split on `Happy Holidays' vs. `Merry Christmas'
(RNS) While more than nine out of 10 Americans say they plan to
celebrate Christmas this year, they are divided on whether businesses...
Lutheran leader seeks Holy Communion agreement with Pope
Rome, December 16 (ENInews)--The president of the Lutheran World Federation, Bishop Munib Younan has said before meeting Pope Benedict XVI that their churches should issue a common statement on Hol...
Religious leaders join White House in Dream Act push
WASHINGTON (RNS) Religious leaders joined White House officials
Thursday (Dec. 16) in urging the Senate to pass the DREAM Act, calling...
Dutch synod looks to mend historic Protestant splits
A gathering to improve relations between the many Protestant
denominations in the Netherlands recently took place on the site of an...
Hate groups hate being called hate groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center has added several antigay organizations to its list of hate groups, citing their "demonizing propaganda" and "propagation of known falsehoods." SPLC Intelligence Pro...
Decide or discern
The prevalence of the language and practice of discernment owes much to the larger movement of what Diana Butler Bass has termed "retraditioning" as well as a renewed focus on spiritual practices....