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New Survey Finds Protestant Pastors Overwhelmingly Reject Human Evolution

Wednesday, 11 January 2012 09:42

A new survey conducted by the Southern Baptist Convention has found that 73 percent of Protestant pastors reject the theory of evolution when it comes to humanity. Pastors are more split on the age of the earth—46 percent say the earth is around 6,000 years old, while 43 percent disagreed with that assertion ...

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New Translation of Ancient Document Suggests Dozens of Magi

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 09:35

A new translation of a document supposedly written by one of the biblical Magi suggests there were dozens of wise men, not just three as has been traditionally believed. Which means they might have been cheapskates—three gifts from dozens of people?! ...

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal to Overturn Law Banning Afterschool Church Services

Monday, 05 December 2011 14:39

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear an appeal from a New York City church that is trying to get permission to hold church services in a public school building. Currently, New York City forbids any religious services from being held in a school, even when school isn't in session ...

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Congress Hears Religious Objections to Health Care Rule

Thursday, 03 November 2011 08:37

Congress heard from representatives of the Roman Catholic Church yesterday, as the church leaders condemned a new rule that requires health care providers to cover contraception, which Catholic teaching says is immoral. Supporters of the bill suggest that the choice to use or not use contraception will still be up to individuals, no matter what heath care coverage they have ...

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Rapture Predictor Harold Camping Apologizes, Retires

Tuesday, 01 November 2011 14:00

The third time was not the charm for doomsday predictor Harold Camping. Following his most recent failed prediction of the rapture, the radio evangelist has issued an apology and announced his retirement ...

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Illinois Bishops Say New Rules Prevent Freedom of Religion

Wednesday, 28 December 2011 18:04

A group of Roman Catholic Bishops in Illinois is protesting a legal change that makes it illegal for any Catholic charity to refuse to grant same-sex couples adoption rights. After the jump, read some of our thoughts and weigh in with yours ...

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Profound or Sacrilegious?

Wednesday, 14 December 2011 10:16

controversial virgin mary billboardAn Anglican church in New Zealand is making waves for a new billboard they've put up, just in time for Christmas. The billboard portrays the Virgin Mary looking shocked as she stares at a pregnancy test. Is this a profound commentary on the tangible mystery of Christ's birth or a crass retelling of a sacred story? ...

Billy Graham Hospitalized

Thursday, 01 December 2011 09:52

Famous evangelist and preacher Billy Graham has been hospitalized for evaluation and lung treatment, though a statement from the hospital said Graham hopes to be released in time for Christmas. The Billy Graham Association says Graham is being tested for pneumonia, for which he was successfully treated in May ...

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French Newspaper Burned Down for Prophet Muhammad

Wednesday, 02 November 2011 08:58

A French newspaper was firebombed for printing a satirical edition that poked fun at the Prophet Muhammad and Sharia law. The attack has been condemned by the French government and Muslim leaders around France ...

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Church of England Clergyman Resigns over Occupy London Row

Thursday, 27 October 2011 08:58

A church leader at the famous St. Paul's Cathedral in London has resigned over plans to remove Occupy London protesters and close the church down. It's perhaps symbolic of the confusion within churches of how to best respond to the occupy protests occurring around the world ...

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