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UCC's marketer leaves; so do Puerto Ricans: Ad campaign increased visibility and controversy

Trying to understand Osama bin Laden: Vanderbilt professors discuss writings and threats

NCC urges closure of Guantánamo center following suicides: Proposes sending delegation to the prison

Catholic bishops change words of the liturgy: Translation closer to Latin text

Souper Bowl and eBay auction raise money for needy: Innovative events successful for social ministry funds

Lone Christian in Palestinian cabinet quits after violence: Factional fighting prompts tourism minister's resignation

Century Marks

Century Marks

God squad:The Colorado Rockies baseball organization wants players with character, and that appears to mean they are looking for evangelical Christians. At least three major league teams are sponsoring promotional "faith days," appealing to church groups with discounted tickets and the prospect of entertainment by Christian musicians and speakers (www.thenation.com, June 2).

Marriage amendment dead—for now: Conservatives promise new vote in House

Lutheran hospital caught in Palestinian monetary dilemma: Christian donors provide short-term aid

'Decalogue' judge Moore loses Alabama primary: Incumbent governor defeats Christian conservative hero

Harvard announces stem cell research with human embryos: Private funding supports studies

Stem cell funding stirs Wisconsin fight: Catholic leaders express concerns to governor

Iowa prison ministry ruled unconstitutional: Decision seen as blow to faith-based initiatives

Africans see flaws in UN summit on AIDS: Lack of funding targets among concerns

U.S. needs religious advisers in diplomacy, says Albright in book: Acknowledges complexities of finding appropriate boundaries

'Abolish torture now,' religious leaders say: Inhumane treatment called morally intolerable

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Century Marks

Century Marks

Congregants at a church in Georgia did a double take during a recent sermon. Filmed with a high-definition camera, pastor Andy Stanley's face on the screen was so lifelike that some thought he was there with them. Not so. "Godcasting” is when churches use remote feeds, either live or by DVD, to bring a pastor's sermon to several congregations at the same time (Christian Science Monitor, May 18).

Can 'spiritual progressives' gain momentum? Developing a grassroots network: Developing a grassroots network

by Daniel Burke

Ohio's governor race spotlights role of Arlington Group: The new litmus test

by Ted Wendling RNS

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