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Civilian death toll in Iraq estimated at over 600,000: NCC notes Lancet study

Women clergy: Steps forward and back: Polarization of liberal and conservative groups noted

Adventists require top faculty, trustees to be church members: Some fear harm to academic standing

House-passed bill would discourage church-state suits: Legal fees for successful plaintiffs at issue

Court declines to hear Muslim course case: Activities in history class deemed educational

Book says Bush aides duped religious allies: Criticizes handling of faith-based initiatives

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Woman bishop ready for top Episcopal post: Reconciliation and youth engagement are key goals

Pope Benedict meets with Muslim leaders: Calls for "authentic dialogue"

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Kerry belatedly speaks of faith: Joins other Democrats in describing impact on political visions

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Calvin Seminary's first female professor quits, charging bias: Calls her experience a nightmare

California Episcopal church defies IRS: Takes stand to defend freedom of pulpits

Black churches prove cool to federal grants: Tiny fraction receive monies to aid poor

Gardner Taylor still a preaching exemplar: Among America's greatest contemporary pulpiteers

More WCC members now paying dues: Overall financial situation described as positive

Americans United files first suit challenging a U.S. faith-based grant: Question government money spent for religious purposes

'Tongues' resurfaces as Southern Baptist issue: Seminary professor requests reconsideration

Vatican ousts rogue African archbishop: Milingo excommunicated after installing married bishops

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