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January 20th, 2009
President Obama's inaugural address said that "our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers."
Look Out Las Vegas
January 9th, 2009
In an effort to encourage tourism, New York City has just opened their freshly remodeled Manhattan Marriage Bureau. Couples interested in a civil marriage can now obtain their license with some additional fanfare.
Opinion of the Buck's County Judge
January 6th, 2009
This is the conclusion to a case that has been stirring up headlines the last few days. In Buck's County, Pensylvania, a civil court Judge affirmed the right of Universal Life Church ministers to officiate weddings.
Church of England to Consecrate Female Bishops
December 30th, 2008
Following years of protest, the Church of England has agreed to consecrate female bishops, though the church was careful to appease more conservative members of the church with a compromise.
It's Easy to Become a Minister
December 22nd, 2008
From the Bowling Green College News:"It literally took every bit of 15 seconds, if you're a fast typer," would recommend the process to anyone.- BG News
Atheist Denied by the City of Sin
December 16th, 2008
In Clark County, Nevada, Michael Jacobson filed to obtain a wedding officiant permit earlier this year, however his atheistic beliefs were not acknowledged by the county
Russian Orthodox Church Leader Dies
December 5th, 2008
At the age of 79, Patriarch Alexiy II, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, has passed away. Alexiy II became the head of the church in 1990, during which time he oversaw the fall of communism.
Remembrances
December 4th, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the tragedy in Mumbai. There is nothing more painful to see than acts of violence carried out in the name of religion.
Conference Addresses Spirituality in China
November 26th, 2008
Baylor University, a Baptist University in Texas, recently held a seminar about Spirituality in China, which is being called a breakthrough in spiritual relations between the two nations.
Proposition 8 and the Mormon Church
November 13th, 2008
Now more than a week after the November 4th election, California's Proposition 8, which was passed by voters, is continuing to draw public controversy.
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