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Commentary: The power of no and how it shaped America
Religious groups have been forced to go to court to ensure the federal government will let their no be no.
Bertha Hofer deserves to be one of the summer's biggest, if unlikeliest, TV stars.
The new archbishop of Denver said he has a lot to learn about social issues in Colorado.
Writing history: Muslim women reshape their destiny with newfound freedom
It was a vision never before seen in Egypt: hundreds of women waiting to cast a vote in the country's first free presidential election. Read more »
California assembly OKs measure to add more protections for religious freedom
The state Assembly has approved a bill that would add more protections for religious freedom in the workplace, specifying that California discrimination laws also should apply to religious clothing, hairstyles and the right to carry... Read more »
Archbishop sees revival coming for Christian family life
On the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan, the city’s archbishop believes there are real signs of hope that Christian family life is undergoing a revival. Read more »
Church constructed in one day thanks to faithful helpers
Calvary Tabernacle Church, in Perry, Iowa, was built, from top to bottom, in just 24 hours, thanks to hundreds of volunteers who came to help. Read more »
Women must earn respect as clergy, rather than assuming it exists
Negative perceptions about women serving as pastors and leaders of church congregations are not as strongly held as they once were. However, many women are surprised by the length of time it takes a congregation to adjust to a female... Read more »
Haven for the homeless in a church parking lot
Moreland Presbyterian Church is the first one of its kind to open church parking spaces to women who are homeless and live in their cars. Read more »
Christians join in prayer prior to London Olympics
Christians from all denominations who are living in London have committed to spending time in prayer during the days leading up to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Read more »
Pope breaks silence over Vatileaks scandal
Pope Benedict XVI broke his silence Wednesday over the leaked documents scandal that has convulsed the Vatican, saying he was saddened by the betrayal but grateful to those aides who work... Read more »
Kirk Cameron starts online community for like-minded believers
Kirk Cameron is working to unite like-minded people through his online community where people can spend time viewing and interacting with music, books and ideas that Cameron says "can radically... Read more »
Calif. parents keep children at home to teach their Hindu faith
While some Indian parents rely on Hindu religious schools to provide instruction to their children, others have found schools to be inadequate in giving kids a well-rounded education in their faith. Read more »
Strong families key to a strong military
Our take: U.S. military chaplains say stable marriages make for a strong military. To help support marriages, programs like Strong Bonds, which was started in Hawaii by a chaplain, were initiated to help soldiers and their wives... Read more »
Muslim Olympians may decide to delay Ramadan fast while competing
Ramadan, a month-long Muslim fast, conflicts with the summer Olympics, and that is causing a dilemma for Muslim athletes. Read more »
Theology student credits God for escape from cave
Recommended by Alicia Purdy For the Deseret News Read more »
Sharing, not shredding the Bible will help spread its message, says publisher
Christian publishing company Zondervan is planning to partner with missionary-oriented groups to send Bibles to countries and people who could not otherwise obtain them. Read more »
Audio-visual Bible made available on iPhones and marketed for 2013 Super Bowl
Jim Fitzgerald’s dream of craftily digitizing the Holy Bible for mass digital consumption has been realized. Read more »
Pope 'hurt' by arrest of butler in case of stolen documents
Pope Benedict XVI has been left "hurt" by the arrest last week of his butler on charges of stealing papal documents, the pontiff's spokesman said Monday. Read more »
Local churches, residents stand as one in Global Day of Prayer
On a day when many gathered at cemeteries to pay tribute to lost loved ones or congregated around the television set to cheer on Indy race car drivers, people of different nations and different... Read more »
Vatican in chaos after butler arrested for leaks
The Vatican's inquisition into the source of leaked documents has yielded its first target with the arrest of the pope's butler, but the investigation is continuing into a scandal that has... Read more »
Christian Jordanian woman sues her Muslim employer
A Christian Jordanian woman said Sunday she is suing her Gulf Arab employer for arbitrary dismissal after she refused a new dress code forcing her to cover her head. Read more »
Jerry Earl Johnston: God loves a prayer from the heart
On the Mexico side of the border, the city is called Tijuana. But its California sister, just on this side, is San Ysidro (ee-SEED-row). It is a city named for St. Isidore the Farmer, a Spanish... Read more »
Iranian protesters seek return of local singer hiding in Germany
Iran's official news agency said protesters in front of the German Embassy in Tehran were seeking return of an Iranian-born singer who went into hiding after receiving death threats. Read more »
26 killed as bus carrying Hindus to Indian holy city falls into Ganges
Police say a bus full of Hindu pilgrims plunged into the Ganges River, killing 26 people in northern India. Read more »
Jewish Shavuot celebrates gift of the Torah
For observant Jews, nothing is more definitive of their life and faith than the Torah. So it stands to reason that Shavuot, the second of the three scripturally mandated Jewish pilgrimage festivals... Read more »
Judge allows Shoshone tribe into faith-based eagle permit case
A federal judge is allowing the Eastern Shoshone Tribe to challenge the Northern Arapaho's plan to kill bald eagles on the reservation they share in Wyoming. Read more »
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Dangerous silence: Why you need to talk to your kids about sex
Today's society is awash in depictions of sexuality, ranging from salacious magazines, ads and Internet sites to more-than-suggestive television shows and movies that glorify casual sex and... Read more »
Commentary: The power of no
The power of no launched America. Some dissenters from the Church of England crossed an ocean to worship, raise children and form communities freely according to the dictates of conscience. Read more »
Kirk Cameron starts online community for like-minded believers
Kirk Cameron is working to unite like-minded people through his online community where people can spend time viewing and interacting with music, books and ideas that Cameron says "can radically... Read more »
Pope breaks silence over Vatileaks scandal
Pope Benedict XVI broke his silence Wednesday over the leaked documents scandal that has convulsed the Vatican, saying he was saddened by the betrayal but grateful to those aides who work... Read more »
Vatican in chaos after butler arrested for leaks
The Vatican's inquisition into the source of leaked documents has yielded its first target with the arrest of the pope's butler, but the investigation is continuing into a scandal that has... Read more »
'American Colony' peers inside religious commune
Bertha Hofer deserves to be one of the summer's biggest, if unlikeliest, TV stars. Read more »
Church constructed in one day thanks to faithful helpers
Calvary Tabernacle Church, in Perry, Iowa, was built, from top to bottom, in just 24 hours, thanks to hundreds of volunteers who came to help. Read more »
Top faith-based bands featured in secular movie soundtracks
Musical greatness is not limited to genre, style or background, as the following musicians prove. Many of them have crossed over from religious or faith-based backgrounds and have received... Read more »
Mormons, Muslims and St. Isidore the Farmer
From online support for Mormons who are questioning their faith to the reasons why Muslims prefer basketball, here are links to a few stories from other sources that we haven't been able to get to... Read more »
Christians join in prayer prior to London Olympics
Christians from all denominations who are living in London have committed to spending time in prayer during the days leading up to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Read more »
Pope names ND bishop as new Denver archbishop
The new archbishop of Denver said Tuesday that he has a lot to learn about social issues in Colorado but God and gospel should be part of public debates. Read more »
Maine churches fighting gay marriage
Between 150 and 200 churches are expected to raise money for the Protect Marriage Maine political action committee. Read more »
Haven for the homeless in a church parking lot
Moreland Presbyterian Church is the first one of its kind to open church parking spaces to women who are homeless and live in their cars. Read more »
Theology student credits God for escape from cave
Recommended by Alicia Purdy For the Deseret News Read more »
Women must earn respect as clergy, rather than assuming it exists
Negative perceptions about women serving as pastors and leaders of church congregations are not as strongly held as they once were. However, many women are surprised by the length of time it takes a congregation to adjust to a female... Read more »
California assembly OKs measure to add more protections for religious freedom
The state Assembly has approved a bill that would add more protections for religious freedom in the workplace, specifying that California discrimination laws also should apply to religious clothing, hairstyles and the right to carry... Read more »
Pope 'hurt' by arrest of butler in case of stolen documents
Pope Benedict XVI has been left "hurt" by the arrest last week of his butler on charges of stealing papal documents, the pontiff's spokesman said Monday. Read more »
Leave bias protections for gays up to voters, Nebraska governor Dave Heineman says
Nebraska's governor says Omaha and Lincoln ordinances barring discrimination against gay and transgender people should be put to public votes. Read more »
Muslim Olympians may decide to delay Ramadan fast while competing
Ramadan, a month-long Muslim fast, conflicts with the summer Olympics, and that is causing a dilemma for Muslim athletes. Read more »
Jewish Shavuot celebrates gift of the Torah
For observant Jews, nothing is more definitive of their life and faith than the Torah. So it stands to reason that Shavuot, the second of the three scripturally mandated Jewish pilgrimage festivals... Read more »
Audio-visual Bible made available on iPhones and marketed for 2013 Super Bowl
Jim Fitzgerald’s dream of craftily digitizing the Holy Bible for mass digital consumption has been realized. Read more »
Calif. parents keep children at home to teach their Hindu faith
While some Indian parents rely on Hindu religious schools to provide instruction to their children, others have found schools to be inadequate in giving kids a well-rounded education in their faith. Read more »
Archbishop sees revival coming for Christian family life
On the eve of Pope Benedict’s visit to the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan, the city’s archbishop believes there are real signs of hope that Christian family life is undergoing a revival. Read more »
Strong families key to a strong military
Our take: U.S. military chaplains say stable marriages make for a strong military. To help support marriages, programs like Strong Bonds, which was started in Hawaii by a chaplain, were initiated to help soldiers and their wives... Read more »
Sharing, not shredding the Bible will help spread its message, says publisher
Christian publishing company Zondervan is planning to partner with missionary-oriented groups to send Bibles to countries and people who could not otherwise obtain them. Read more »
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