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Jordan files complaint over Dead Sea Scrolls: Allegedly stolen during Six-Day War

Non-Muslim religions harassed in Malaysia: Dispute over use of "Allah"

Ecumenical outcry follows Coptic Christian killings: An attack in Egypt

Muslims tap educator for key executive role: Islamic Society of North America

Executions up in 2009, but death sentences drop: Decline in sentences greatest in Texas

Church workers caught in Haiti’s devastation: Dire conditions

by John Dart

Barna survey: Churches feel economic crunch: Typical church sees 7 percent drop

New York's elite churches struggle with recession: Endowments hit hard

A consensus on religious liberties: A joint statement

by John Dart
Century Marks

Century Marks

Up with religion: Religion is now the most popular theme studied by historians, according to a member survey by the American Historical Association. Culture had previously taken the top spot in surveys over the past 15 years. A decade ago only 2 percent of job openings and fellowships posted with the AHA listed religion among the desired specializations; last year, 10 percent listed religion (Inside Higher Ed, December 21).

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Anglicans in Zimbabwe say pro-Mugabe clerics are disrupting churches: Harassment by police

WCC warns Uganda leaders on dangers of antigay bill: Law condemned by church and political leaders

Church observers unhappy withCopenhagenAccord: "A weak and morally reprehensible deal"

More Irish bishops resign in wake of abuse report: "Significant reorganization" ahead

Southerners lead nation in religious devotion: Mississippi is first

Vatican:Elevation of Pius is not ‘hostile’ to Jews: Beatification of WW2-era pope

More people are praying, but religious ties are fraying: Belief in afterlife has also increased

Carter apologizes for any words stigmatizing Israel: Mixed reactions to Yom Kippur prayer asking forgiveness

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