In debates: Religion? Anyone?
If the 2008 debates offer any clue as to how often faith and values themes will surface during Wednesday’s Obama/Romney showdown then we can expect this: near total silence about religious issues.
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Process has begun to pick a new archbishop of Canterbury, the Anglican Communion’s leader.
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The Fishers of Men congregation is embroiled in a battle to renovate their possibly-historic building.
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Christian conservatives converged converging on the city for a rally they hope will spark a religious revival as Election Day nears.
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Spiritual celeb-guru wants to help Washingtonians achieve “freedom from excessive thinking.”
D.C. Mormons are ready for Romney
If elected president, he would be part of congregation that is diverse and mostly Democratic.
‘Jesus wife’ Coptic papyrus is a fake, declares Vatican newspaper
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Muslims: Keep calm and carry on
Outcry against NYC subway ads is understandable, but observers should also remain apathetic.
Saving the lives of Syria’s refugees
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service leader on efforts to help thousands in Iraq, Jordan and beyond.
Hell is a reality distortion field
Fillmaker takes a critical look at the traditional Christian doctrine of hell.
Shouting ‘fire’ in a crowded world: What blasphemy law debate can mask
This week, at the United Nations, deliberation will be revived over laws about “religious defamation.”
The problem with Madonna
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What Islamists and nontheists share
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Human rights (or wrongs) in Mideast
Will Obama’s U.N. pitch have a positive effect on the people of that region if not backed by action?
Redefining the threat within
Christian leaders commit to joining with others to prevent and address hate crimes and extremism.
Religion
Pope Benedict arrives in Lebanon on peace mission
Pope Benedict arrives in Lebanon on peace mission
Anti-U.S. protests die down in the Middle East
Egyptian police on Saturday cleared out protesters who have been clashing with security forces for the past four days near the U.S. Embassy as most cities around the Muslim world reported a calm day.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie speaks at DNC
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, co-chair of the DNC Credentials Committee and the first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, called the Democratic Party the “most forward-looking” party.
Mitt Romney’s RNC speech highlights
Mitt Romney accepts the official GOP nominee and speaks to the Republican National Convention on its final night.
Rick Santorum earns RNC standing ovation
Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum brought the crowd in Tampa, Fla., to their feet after stating he was thankful for a party that loves both the born and unborn.
Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’
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Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.
‘Why do bad things happen?’ a discussion with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz discusses the notion of free will.
‘How do you explain the Holocaust?’ a discussion with Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz discusses spirit and theology in the Holocaust.
On Faith: Elaine Pagels on the Book of Revelations (3:54)
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Fla. pastor: Churches struggling with Trayvon case (1:48)
A Baptist minister in the town where Trayvon Martin was recently shot and killed is praying for reconciliation. He says churches can help heal the divisions that have grown since the teen was shot to death by a neighborhood watch volunteer.On Catholicism
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