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Pope Benedict XVI calls for 'reconciliation' in Africa
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI ended his second papal trip to Africa on Sunday (Nov....
Experts: Sexual predators hidden in plain sight
The abuse allegations at Penn State seem unthinkable: revered assistant coach and prominent community activist Jerry Sandusky preying on eight children....
Accused bishop gets deal to avoid second indictment
A Catholic bishop in Missouri has avoided a second criminal charge for failing to report suspected child abuse by agreeing to allow prosecutors to oversee similar allegations against church officia...
FBI accused of using Islamophobic materials
Religious leaders from Christian, Jewish and interfaith organizations have called on the White House to convene an interagency task force to investigate and resolve concerns over recent allegations...
A surge in faith-based lobbying
The number of religious advocacy groups in the nation's capital has
more than tripled since the 1970s, with conservative groups experiencing...
Humanitarian concerns stall cluster bomb accord
Religious leaders and disarmament campaigners hailed the decision in
Geneva by 50 countries to derail a proposal backed by the United States,...
To bless or baptize
I was ordained to the Disciples denomination. But I'm serving in a congregation of the UCC, and the plan is to be here for a good long while. So what to do about baptizing our children?
Victim blaming in Pennsylvania
The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania reports that "Victim One," the first of for...
Links? Links.
Here are some things I read recently but didn't get around to blogging about.
Generous forgiveness
In Justice in Love, Nicholas Wolterstorff rejects egoism, eudaemonism and utilitarianism as inadequate ways to think about the practice of well-being.
Pearl of great price: A girl claims her faith
On Sundays, my mother stayed home and read the paper. Yet she insisted that we kids go to church.
Gifts already received
Patience is not one of my virtues, as those closest to me know. I want answers now, clarity now, unresolved issues settled now, anxiety lifted now.
Ten church models for a new generation
I’m in a lot of conversations about why the denominational church isn’t working. But what about the communities that are ministering well? What about new communities?
Memories of persecution
Once upon a time—and not long ago—there was another Europe. The religious story of communist Europe, in which Christians suffered horrific persecutions, is forgotten by most Americans today.
As Uganda re-considers anti-gay law, former bishop calls for tolerance
(ENInews)--As legislators in Uganda prepare to re-open debate on a bill that would harshly punish homosexuals, a church leader who campaigns for gay rights has renewed his call for tolerance and co...