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Don't Put Limbo in Limbo

Ruling that all unbaptized babies are automatically saved sounds merciful, but is at odds with the Church's stance on salvation.

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What to Know Before Your Baby's Catholic Baptism

Advice for parents on names, godparents, baptismal certificates, christening parties, and more.

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Born-Again Bush, Once-Born Kerry?

Like all Catholics, Kerry was born anew in baptism. But his faith doesn't seem to influence his politics.

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Catholic Rituals: Bring Back the Beauty

So much of modern Catholicism is ugly. What can be done to introduce beauty into the sacraments--and the U.S. church?

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Sacramental Sandwiches

Mary Gordon, Andre Dubus, and other novelists and poets will teach you about God's love

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United Methodists Adopt Guidelines for Mormons Joining Church

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Healing the Deepest Wounds

I went through the motions at church, but felt dead inside. It never occurred to me to ask God to heal me from grandpa's abuse.

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Methodist Panel to Recommend Weekly Communion Observance

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Methodist Panel to Recommend Weekly Communion Observance

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Deregulating Marriage

Can stressing the value, not the rules, of marriage save the institution?

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