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Tutu disturbed at Mbeki ouster in South Africa: Warns against payback mentality

Anti-Muslim acts down, but profiling up: Leader recommends that officials condemn anti-Muslim bias

State Department raps China on religious rights: Eight countries cited in all

Heaven accessible to many, Americans say: A Baylor University study

Faith leaders urge long-term solutions for Gulf Coast: A "moral crisis"

Orthodox body seeks new leader in wake of financial scandal: Misconduct at the highest levels

PCUSA fasting monthly to identify with poor: First Friday of every month

Chaplains aid Wall Street workers as commentators blame greed, risk-taking: Preparing for the ripple effect

Dissident bishop is removed from Episcopal ministry: Robert Duncan of Pittsburgh

'Female pastors' story rattles SBC nerves: Magazines removed from shelves

by John Dart
Century Marks

Century Marks

God’s chosen: A Marxist and a Muslim were having a discussion about Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac in obedience to God’s command. The Marxist said that if God were to ask him to sacrifice his son, he wouldn’t do it. The Muslim replied, “That is why you are not Abraham” (International Journal of Middle East Studies, August).

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WCC team sees vengeful violence in Georgian area: A state of lawlessness

Lit-up Anglican churches go dark in green move: Let there be less light

W. D. Mohammed, 74, Muslim reformer: Rejected Nation of Islam's black nationalist teachings

Florida's Supreme Court rejects ballot initiatives seeking school vouchers: Church-state watchdogs praise ruling

Most Americans believe God can save life—even if diagnosis differs: Divine intervention in end-of-life cases

ELCA membership drops for 16th straight year: Lutheran churches growing worldwide

Ex-chief of review panel blasts cardinals for handling of abuse cases: "In denial all along"

McCain pastor prays for 'very special blessings' on 'prepared' nominee: Offers final prayer at Republican convention

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