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Who’s that woman? The story of a soul named Annie
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jmcgee
If you ever wonder about that ragged old stranger that you pass on the street every day — and usually go out of your way to avoid — the New York Times’ Dan Barry finds a poignant answer. He did a little digging and uncovered the surprising life story of an old woman who called…
Diocese backs ban on wearing rosaries
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jmcgee
It’s a trend that’s sparking concern — and one Colorado diocese is taking a stand: Responding to a ban on the wearing of rosaries at a Colorado public school, the Diocese of Colorado Springs has said it does not oppose the action because it recognizes the need to protect children. Local gangs have reportedly decided…
“God won”
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jmcgee
Aren’t we supposed to be unfazed by this sort of thing? Aren’t we supposed to shrug it all off, attribute it to science and engineering and the sheer grit of the human psyche? Isn’t it supposed to have more to do with willpower than wonder? We live in a post-Christian world now, don’t we?…
Hitchens and Blair to debate
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jmcgee
This should be interesting, to say the least: One is a prominent atheist, the other a devout Roman Catholic. Both share mutual admiration for each other, but for a few hours next month, they will be adversaries, facing off over the contentious topic of religion. Renowned author and journalist Christopher Hitchens and former British prime…
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