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Tied in knots over interfaith weddings
Wedding season is officially upon us, and one needn't be marrying a "Bridezilla" star to find the planning comes with some stress. Interfaith couples seem to have more than most as they try to satisfy not only each other but two extended families and two religious communities.
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Venezuelan president meets pope, smoothes relations with Catholic church
Jun 17, 7:15 PMVenezuela and the Vatican haven't always seen eye-to-eye. During his 14 years in power, President Hugo Chavez often battled with the church, accusing leaders of participating in a coup against him and calling a Venezuelan cardinal a "troglodyte" on national television.
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Teacher at Catholic school loses job over ex-husband's sins
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100 Buddhas rise from vacant lots in hopes of calming city's violence
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Pope, archbishop of Canterbury meet, speak of unity
Jun 14, 12:35 PMLONDON- The neophyte holders of two of Christendom's most venerable posts met for the first time Friday and spoke of fostering unity and understanding between their sometimes rival branches of the faith.
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Southern Baptists oppose Scouting's policy on gays
Jun 12, 12:41 PMMembers of the Southern Baptist Convention at their annual meeting Wednesday voted to support families who leave the Boy Scouts due to the group's plans to accept gay Scouts, urged the removal of Boy Scout leaders who championed accepting gays and encouraged former Boy Scouts to join a Southern Baptist youth group instead.
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An extreme life: Man who won house says giving life to God, getting off drugs his best decisions
Jun 12, 7:06 AMHaving once lived in a tent near the Ocmulgee River, Don Lance knows a good bit about lows.
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Southern Baptists address prisoners, trafficking
Jun 13, 4:06 AM
The Southern Baptist Convention tackled topics at its annual meeting this week that seemed to show a concern for a broadening array of social issues, including human trafficking and the country's high rate of incarceration.
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Voices of Faith: Can we laugh at God?
Jun 12, 7:12 AMVOICES OF FAITH: CAN WE LAUGH AT GOD?
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Southern Baptists urge reporting of abuse claims
Jun 12, 10:36 AM
The Southern Baptist Convention has passed a resolution calling on all Southern Baptists to report allegations of child abuse to authorities.
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Southern Baptists re-elect first black president
Jun 11, 4:00 PMThe Southern Baptist Convention has re-elected its first black president, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr.
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Southern Baptists officially oppose gay Scout rule
Jun 12, 4:57 PM
The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to the Boy Scouts of America's new policy allowing gay Scouts, though it doesn't explicitly call for churches to drop all ties with the organization.
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Southern Baptists in Houston for annual meeting
Jun 10, 3:45 AM
The Southern Baptist Convention is gathering in Houston for its annual meeting at a time when the denomination is contemplating a different cultural and political climate than a decade ago.
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Women pray at Western Wall under police protection
Jun 9, 2:12 PMUnder heavy police protection, hundreds of women attended prayers held Sunday morning at the Western Wall, as Orthodox visitors protested what has become a heated religious and political issue.
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A decade on, Southern Baptists adapt to new role
Jun 9, 1:57 PM
A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high.
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500 years later, theological debate still simmers
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Faith-healing case poses thorny legal issues
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Hundreds mourn the Rev. Andrew Greeley, Catholic scholar, author, commentator
Jun 7, 2:09 AMHis final farewell unfolded as if he had choreographed every song and step. With people in the pews belting out the Celtic hymn "Lord of the Dance," the Rev. Andrew Greeley was carried out of Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood for a private burial.
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'I did not want to be pope,' Francis tells students
Jun 7, 9:39 AMPope Francis, who has railed against "careerism" in the Catholic Church since being elected as its leader three months ago, said Friday he never yearned for the post.
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Seventh-day Adventists: From doomsday sect to health advocates
Jun 6, 2:11 AMIn the Seventh-day Adventist church, they call Oct. 22, 1844, the "Great Disappointment." It was the day the world didn't end.
