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Senate rejects conscience clause change to contraception rule
c. 2012 Religion News Service
(RNS) The Senate on Thursday (March 1) defeated a Republican-led bid to
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Splinter groups turn into churches
There's a popular saying in church-planting circles: it's easier to make babies than to raise the dead.
...President Obama's 'theology,' in his own words
c. 2012 Religion News Service
(RNS) In recent days, GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum has
criticized President Obama for having a "phony theology" not based on the Bible,...
Why do Mormons baptize the dead?
c. 2012 Religion News Service
(RNS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has apologized for a
Mormon who baptized the late parents of famed Nazi-hunter Simon
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N.Y. Knicks’ Jeremy Lin seen as ‘Taiwanese Tebow’
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin's underdog story and outspoken
evangelical faith have some sportswriters dubbing him the "Taiwanese
Tebow."
Are Mormons Christian? It's complicated
c. 2012 Religion News Service
(RNS) Ask Mormons if they are Christian, and their answer often starts with a sigh.
Virginia judge rules against breakaway Episcopal parishes
Seven congregations that broke with the Episcopal Church in 2006 over
its liberal policies on homosexuality are not entitled to keep parish
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Romney’s evangelical hurdle starts with core theology
Good news for Mitt Romney: he won the New Hampshire GOP primary. Bad
news for Romney: evangelicals remain reluctant to support him. Rick
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A Jewish Christmas? Some say 'Oy Tannenbaum'
c. 2011 Religion News Service
(RNS) Frances Dinkelspiel attends a Reform synagogue, is raising her teenage daughters Jewish and plans to host a Christmas party this year.
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Mainline moves to trim bureaucracy
A list of the Episcopal Church's 75 commissions, committees,
agencies and boards spilled over eight PowerPoint slides during a recent
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Episcopal bishop cleared of 'abandonment' charge
(RNS) The Episcopal bishop of South Carolina, who has distanced his diocese from the national denomination since its sanction of openly gay bishops, has not "abandoned" the Episcopal Church, a chur...
Accused bishop gets deal to avoid second indictment
A Catholic bishop in Missouri has avoided a second criminal charge for failing to report suspected child abuse by agreeing to allow prosecutors to oversee similar allegations against church officia...
Catholics to launch shelter for Anglicans on Jan. 1
(RNS) A new Roman Catholic structure for Anglican converts in the United States will be formally launched on Jan. 1, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington announced Tuesday (Nov. 15).
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Catholic bishop backtracks on limiting Communion wine
(RNS) The Roman Catholic bishop of Phoenix has backtracked on plans to restrict Communion wine at Mass after a local outcry and consultation with other bishops.
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Buddhists split on claiming Jobs as one of their own
c. 2011 Religion News Service
(RNS) A few days after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, a mini-debate erupted on the Facebook page of Buddhist Geeks.
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Well before Romney, Mormon founder ran for president
(RNS) For all the political hubbub over Mormonism, youmight have thought Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman are the first Mormons to run for president.
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