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FDA rethinks its delays on sale of morning-after pill: Decision may be in a matter of weeks

Some vow fight for gay marriage: Religious leaders voice support in print ads

ELCA numbers drop, contributions grow: Decline in membership for 14th straight year

Investors hail fraud convictions of Baptist foundation officials: Leaders of Baptist Foundation of Arizona found guilty

South Korean church council urges Bush to lift sanctions on North: Need to relieve suffering of the people

Evangelicals break with Bush on North Korea: Importance of preaching and humanitarian aid stressed

Salvation Army staffer admits embezzlement: Stole money intended for rent for AIDS patients

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Century Marks

Century Marks

Truth in fiction: Fiction often captures a historical moment. Already a number of novels have appeared that deal with the 9/11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath: John Updike, Terrorist; Jonathan Safran Foer, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Jay McInerney, The Good Life; and Lorraine Adams, Harbor (Chicago Tribune, July 15).

Stem cell bill vetoed amid political moves: Restrictions on research funding maintained

Romney's Mormon faith no presidential obstacle, some say: Ability to reach across religious divisions is key

Katrina relief official quits after pastors fault fiscal oversight: Fund called "a philanthropic FEMA"

World church leaders urge Mideast ceasefire: Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and Catholic faithful call for peace

Churches challenge plan to limit religious assistance to Cuba: Outraged by latest restrictions on humanitarian aid

Presbyterian officer fired, admits taking $100,000: Restitution and insurance should cover losses

Moltmann wins theology world cup: Hans Urs von Balthasar is first runner-up

Program aids newly ordained ministers: Two-year residencies offer training and support

Griswold criticizes 'two-tier' plan for Anglican churches: Pragmatic solution is at the expense of deeper truth

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