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Obama Election Shows Deep Racial Divide in Church
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nsymmonds
NEW YORK – The barrier-crossing election of Barack Obama did little to bridge the deep racial divide in American churches. In fact, some clergy say it has only served to underscore their differences. While nonwhite Christians voted overwhelmingly for Obama, most white Christians backed John McCain, according to exit polls. Several black clergy said that…
Thousands Protest Gay-Marriage Ban at Mormon Temple
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nsymmonds
LOS ANGELES – Outside the gates of a Mormon temple, Kai Cross joined more than 2,000 gay-rights advocates in a chorus of criticism of the church’s role in a new California-wide ban on same-sex marriage. Once a devout Mormon who graduated from the church’s Brigham Young University, the 41-year-old Cross was disowned by his family…
Ruth Graham’s Struggles Led to Ministry
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akornfeld
Nashville, Tenn. – Ruth Graham knows firsthand how life can be filled with heartache. The third of evangelist Billy Graham’s five children, she has dealt with a daughter’s teen pregnancies, another’s bulimia and a son’s drug use. She also struggled with suicidal thoughts after learning that her first husband had been unfaithful – a discovery…
On Heels of Biden Win, Bishops to Debate Catholics in Public Life
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akornfeld
Washington – Last November, the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved a set of guidelines for Catholics to consider before they went to the voting booth. Only four bishops voted against the 36-page document, called “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship.” Then came the 2008 election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Joe Biden both openly…
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