Not only was Anders Behring Breivik, Norway’s accused mass murderer, not an Islamic terrorist, but he’s an Islamophobic hardline Christian. (Cue immense sigh of relief from Scandinavia’s Muslim community, among others.) A Christian terrorist, if you will. The facts are still coming about the alleged gunman, but here are some faith-related stories on the tragedy, which has claimed 93…

In the spirit of summertime and my own recent hiatus, I’ve enjoyed the “Pope takes a vacation” stories on this appropriately slow news week. (Perhaps he’s already burned out from tweeting?) Pope Benedict Begins His Busy Vacation (Catholic News Agency) Vatican Reflects on Spiritual Benefits of Vacation (Catholic News Agency) Vatican: God Bless Vacation (USA…

Happy birthday, America! It’s nice to be back in time for the Independence Day fireworks, though my dog is not so thrilled. Check back tomorrow for a roundup of July 4-related faith news links. In the meantime, how’s this for a 21st century problem: do you check work email (and headlines, in my case) while…

Hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend — prayers and picnics alike. Here’s my top five list interesting faith-related news from the past few weeks worth keeping an eye on: Battle over circumcision is shaping up in California (JTA) Bishop Eddie Long settles with accusers of sexual misconduct (Religion & Ethics Newsweekly) Crystal Cathedral…

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