‘Personhood’ fails in Mississippi

Aaron Blake

A constitutional amendment that would have defined a fertilized egg as a person failed a ballot initiative in Mississippi on Tuesday, dealing the so-called “personhood” movement another blow.

(Bruce Newman / AP)

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Joe Paterno: ‘We’re gonna start praying’ for alleged sex abuse victims

Joe Paterno: ‘We’re gonna start praying’ for alleged sex abuse victims

Elizabeth Tenety

“We owe it to them to say a prayer for them,” Paterno said of the alleged victims of sexual abuse by his assistant coach.

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Satan may cause homosexuality, writes Catholic official

Satan may cause homosexuality, writes Catholic official

Becky Garrison

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Understanding the Catholic approach to the paranormal

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What is it about Tim Tebow?

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Will Iran’s nuclear capability be an excuse for unjust war?

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Michigan anti-bullying law protects religious bullies

Brad Hirschfield

Instead of addressing the damage done by bullies and legislating against it, “Matt’s Safe Schools Law” creates a loophole for those who bully for religious or moral reasons.

A Thanksgiving week forum on faith with the GOP presidential field

A Thanksgiving week forum on faith with the GOP presidential field

Tom Minnery

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Would Joel Osteen officiate a gay marriage?

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Joel Osteen on Pastor Robert Jeffress and Mormonism

Joel Osteen on Pastor Robert Jeffress and Mormonism

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Joel Osteen on his 'Night of Hope'

Joel Osteen on his 'Night of Hope'

The Washington Post's Sally Quinn sat down with megapastor Joel Osteen to talk about his new book, "Everyday a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week," and his upcoming 'Night of Hope' which will be held in Washington, D.C. next April in Nationals park.
Norvel becomes first African American to head Josephites

Norvel becomes first African American to head Josephites

Father William Norvel is celebrating mass at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic church in Baltimore. This summer he became the first African American to head a Catholic order, the Josephites, a group of Catholic priests who came from Europe 140 years ago to minister to freed slaves.
Controversial pope statue to change

Controversial pope statue to change

The artist pilloried over a statue of the late Pope John Paul II has been given a chance at redemption, agreeing to make changes to his work. But whether the sculptor can and will do enough to pacify his critics remains to be seen. (Sept. 28)
Obama talks immigration reform with Latino roundtable

Obama talks immigration reform with Latino roundtable

President Obama discussed immigration reform and issues with a roundtable of Latino journalists Wednesday. The forum was directed at a Latino audience and broadcasted live on the White House website. (Sept. 28)
Why is Sharia law subject to debate?

Why is Sharia law subject to debate?

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Night lives: Juan Carrasco, adoration volunteer

Night lives: Juan Carrasco, adoration volunteer

Juan Carrasco, 50, prays every Monday from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. at the chapel of perpetual adoration at St. John Neumann in Gaithersburg, Md.
Sex and the Sabbath

Sex and the Sabbath

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Sen. Lieberman on Obama, Dems and Jewishness

Sen. Joe Lieberman talks about how the Jewish vote will impact Obama's re-election and how his faith guides his politics.
Senator Lieberman's case for the Sabbath

Senator Lieberman's case for the Sabbath

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Gov. Perry hosts day of prayer

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