Chris Lisee

Chris Lisee writes for Religion News Service.

Articles by Chris Lisee

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National Cathedral gets boost for repair effort

Aug 24, 2012 by Chris Lisee
c. 2012 Religion News Service WASHINGTON (RNS) One year after an earthquake caused extensive damage to the Washington National Cathedral, church officials received a large gift to help restore the structure.

The $5 million grant comes from the Lilly Endowment Inc., a philanthropic organization.
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Faith and rights groups call for hate crime hearings

Aug 24, 2012 by Chris Lisee

c. 2012 Religion News Service (RNS) Amid a rash of recent attacks that are being investigated as hate crimes, a coalition of more than 150 organizations is calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to conduct hearings next month with the aim of revamping hate crime legislation.

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Megachurch worship offers a spiritual ‘high’

Aug 20, 2012 by Chris Lisee

Maybe religion really is the opiate of the masses—just not the way Karl Marx imagined. A University of Washington study posits that worship services at megachurches can trigger feelings of transcendence and changes in brain chemistry—a spiritual “high” that keeps congregants coming back for more.

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N.Y. Cardinal Timothy Dolan defends Obama invitation to Al Smith Dinner

Aug 16, 2012 by Chris Lisee

c. 2012 Religion News Service (RNS) New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan defended his invitation of President Obama to the annual Al Smith Dinner in October, saying he is trying to encourage civility and dialogue amid a bitter battle with the White House over abortion rights and access to contraception.

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