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Episcopal Priest Defrocked for Practicing Islam

April 3rd, 2009

Reverend Ann Holmes Redding of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington was defrocked on April 2nd, 2009 for her Islamic beliefs, despite being a priest with the Episcopal Church for 25 years.

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Weary Congregation Worships Despite Flood Conditions

March 30th, 2009

In Fargo, North Dakota, a local Ramada Inn opened its doors to churches on Sunday, allowing the ministers and congregants to worship in their conference center after a flood destroyed many of the local churches.

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Religion and the Brain

March 25th, 2009

Researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough and York University are attempting to explain the physical relationship between one's religion and its correlation with brain activity.

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Pope's Publicity Team at Question

March 23rd, 2009

While delivering a lecture in Germany, the Pope stated, "Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith."

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Charges dismissed against ex-church deacon

March 20th, 2009

Former First Baptist Church deacon Terry Dean Gibson was dismissed Tuesday of all charges related to the secret video-taping of women and girls at backyard pool parties that he hosted for church Bible study.

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Not in Jesus' name

March 16th, 2009

In response to Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine's affirmation of a statewide policy prohibiting state troopers serving as chaplains from praying "in Jesus' name," a coalition of Christian Pastors will protest.

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Rev. Andy Pete of Pennsylvania writes, "Heavens Aflame"

March 16th, 2009

Andy Pete just may be our best recent example of what a Universal Life Church minister is truly made of. In addition to his ordainment with the Universal Life Church, he is a master hypnotherapist and part-time writer.

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Catholic Sex Abuse Allegations on the Rise

March 13th, 2009

2008 saw a rise in the number of Catholic clergy sexual abuse claims. Last year 803 individuals reported past abuse; the highest number of cases brought before the Catholic Church in a single year.

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Washington to be a Leader on Marriage Equality?

March 12th, 2009

The Washington State Senate on Tuesday passed bill SB5688 which could be signed into law by Governor Chris Gregoire sooner than expected. The bill would extend benefits to state registered domestic partners.

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Religious Influence Fading in United States...

March 10th, 2009

A 2008 survey of the United States population identified a consistent decline in the number of 'religious' individuals; Americans that identify as non-religious now account for 15% of the population.

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