Monday digest

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New today from the Century:

• The editors on the fiscal cliff: "While past attempts at big deals have failed, this time Obama has serious leverage: House Republicans loathe the fiscal cliff's policies."

• Randall Balmer reviews Stephen Prothero (subscription required)

• Stephen Fowl blogs the lectionary

• Margaret Marcuson on how to deal with difficult parishioners

In the news:

• American Muslims celebrate defeat of congressional critics
• New Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby inherits a divided Anglican Communion
• Vatican says it hasn't lost the gay marriage fight
• Church leaders say returning vets need time, attention