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Theophiles |
5:42pm PDT |
The Freaky Origins of Christian Rock. |
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Summary: Spotted at Slate by Alex:Next time you see some young folks flexing their subcultural muscle, take a closer look. Along with the baggy hoodies or the four-fin surfboards, you might catch a telltale sign of the Risen Lord: an ixthus fish tattoo or a T-shir |
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ChristianPost |
5:07pm PDT |
Four-Day Soulfest Rocks New Hampshire with Gospel, Music |
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Summary: Soulfest opened up its yearly festivities on Wednesday and is expected to draw 13,000 Christian fans from New Hampshire and surrounding New England ... |
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ChristianPost |
3:53pm PDT |
Archbishop: Absence of Orthodox Anglicans Jeopardizes Communion |
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Summary: The potential absence of a good number of Anglicans from the Global South and other regions may mean a global body that is no longer Anglican, said one ... |
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ChristianToday |
2:45pm PDT |
Sentamu Welcomes Browns Push to Meet Millennium Development Goals |
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Summary: The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has welcomed the call from Prime Minister Gordon Brown to world leaders to unite with greater urgency to meet the Millennium Development Goals |
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ChristianPost |
1:34pm PDT |
Study: 21st Century Methodists See Dramatic Clergy Changes |
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Summary: Leadership in United Methodist churches has changed dramatically in the 21st century amid membership ... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
12:55pm PDT |
McConnell amendment would force Dems' hand on Southwick nomination |
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Summary: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) is attempting to force an up-or-down vote on Mississippi Judge Leslie Southwick, whose federal appeals court nomination has been blocked by Democrats on the Judiciary Committee.... |
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ChristianPost |
12:18pm PDT |
Bethany Dillon Engaged to Shane Barnard of Shane & Shane |
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Summary: Christian soft rock artist Bethany Dillon broke some interesting news on her online journal last week, announcing her engagement to Shane Barnard of Shane & ... |
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ChristianPost |
12:09pm PDT |
U.S. House Steps Up Pressure with Sudan Divestment Bill |
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Summary: The U.S. House of Representatives passed almost unanimously a bill Tuesday that would authorize and protect states that divest from companies that support the Sudanese government which is accused of fueling the genocide in ... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
POLL: The Security and Prosperity Partnership -- what's that? |
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Summary: The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) has been accused, among other things, of working under the radar to do away with American sovereignty and create a "North American Union" of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Yet according to yesterday's poll,... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
Tancredo convinced Mexican gov't involved in border agents' case |
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Summary: Is the Mexican government behind the prosecution of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents? A Colorado congressman and GOP presidential hopeful is praising a House panel investigating the situation.... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
Conservative attorney: Sen. Schumer ignoring Constitution on judicial nominees |
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Summary: The head of a group that promotes constitutionalist judicial nominees says Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is "turning the Constitution on its head" by vowing to block future Supreme Court nominees of President Bush.... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
Burmese Christians escaping persecution, fleeing to U.S. |
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Summary: The approval by the U.S. State Department of the resettlement of refugees from Burma is bringing thousands of them to the United States, creating a need for adjustment help for families and foster homes for orphans -- needs that the... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
2008 UMC General Conference meeting likely to address sexual ethics issues |
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Summary: A representative from the Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD) says next year's meeting of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church will have a major impact on the direction of the denomination.... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
Oklahoma City mayor recants support of 'North American Union' |
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Summary: An author and investigative journalist says he's pleased that the mayor of Oklahoma City has repudiated his signing of a 2004 document aimed at North American integration.... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
11:40am PDT |
Muslims benefiting from double standard, says Christian law firm |
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Summary: The chief counsel of a Christian law firm says it is becoming increasingly apparent that there is a double standard when it comes to accommodating religious practices at public schools and universities.... |
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Theophiles |
11:11am PDT |
‘The Simpsons Movie’ - Does faith, religion hit ‘Homer’ in Springfield? |
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Summary: From Busted Halo:In a recent print “interview” with USA Today, Homer Simpson explains his theology this way: “Every time I see my sweet girl Lisa, I believe in God. Every time I see Bart, I believe in the devil.” Now, those of us who have seen the |
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ChristianPost |
11:04am PDT |
The Fate of the Iraqi People |
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Summary: As the summer grinds on, the war of words over the real war in Iraq is growing hotter every day. Critics of the war are saying that the American people are fed up and want the troops to come home; that the Iraqi government needs to step up and take respon |
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ChristianPost |
10:41am PDT |
Emerging Church Debate Battled in Posters |
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Summary: A group of "PyroManiac" bloggers recently posted a series of what they called "Motivational Posters for the Emerging Chaos" which were denounced by some as ... |
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OneNewsNowPress |
10:25am PDT |
Opportunities for Christians abound in Eureka Springs, AR |
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Summary: On Wednesday's edition of the AFA Report: City officials in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, are trying to change the image of the mountain village best known for the Christ of the Ozarks statue and the Great Passion Play. AFA Report talks... |
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Theophiles |
9:56am PDT |
Catholic Church says ‘no’ to condom campaign for World Youth Day ‘08 |
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Summary: From Catholic News Agency:Sydney, Australia (CNA).- Catholic Church officials said they will not cooperate with a safe-sex campaign directed at the expected more than 125,000 pilgrims expected to attend World Youth Day 2008 here.The New South Wales Depart |
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ChristianPost |
9:47am PDT |
Afghan Officials, S. Korea Dispel Hostage Rescue Mission Rumors |
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Summary: The Afghan defense ministry, the U.S.-led coalition, and South Korea say they are unaware of any rescue operation for 21 remaining Korean Christian hostages held by Taliban insurgents after a district chief said Wednesday a rescue mission was ... |
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ChristianPost |
9:21am PDT |
Paralyzed Girl Still Forgives Man Who Shot Her |
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Summary: Mondays segment of CBSs The Early Show featured the story of one girl who has shown the nation a glimpse of what true forgiveness looks ... |
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ChristianPost |
8:27am PDT |
Times Square Church Ends Fight Over Bare Bottoms Billboard |
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Summary: A toilet company that had planned to put up a billboard depicting naked backsides on the side of a church has apparently turned the other ... |
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ChristianPost |
7:52am PDT |
Texas Pastor May Replace Ted Haggard |
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Summary: New Life Church, which has seen a drop in attendance since it let go of founding pastor Ted Haggard over a sex-and-drugs scandal, will vote on a possible senior pastor this ... |
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ChristianPost |
7:52am PDT |
Dallas Pastor May Replace Ted Haggard |
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Summary: New Life Church, which has seen a drop in attendance since it let go of founding pastor Ted Haggard over a sex-and-drugs scandal, will vote on a possible senior pastor this ... |
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ChristianToday |
7:19am PDT |
Confusion as Fighting Reported in Mission to Free Korean Hostages |
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Summary: Confusion arose as contrasting reports emerged from Afghanistan in the mission to free Korean Christian hostages being held by Taliban militants |
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ChristianToday |
7:19am PDT |
Reports of Fighting Indicate Mission to Free Korean Christian Hostages |
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Summary: Fierce fighting has broken out in the area where the team of Korean Christian hostages are being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan the BBC has reported saying the development suggests a dangerous operation had begun to free them |
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ChristianToday |
6:57am PDT |
MurphyOConnor Joins 40000 Youngsters at World Scout Jamboree |
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Summary: The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Cormac MurphyOConnor has joined around 40000 Scouts at Hylands Park in Chelmsford for the 21st World Scout Jamboree which began last Friday |
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ChristianToday |
6:27am PDT |
Jailed Blind Activist Wins Asian Nobel Award |
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Summary: A blind Chinese activist who is serving a fouryear prison term after exposing forced abortions and sterilisation in northern China in 2005 was awarded on Tuesday Asias equivalent of the Nobel prize |
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ChristianToday |
6:21am PDT |
India to Step Up Fight Against HIV in Children |
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Summary: India launched a drive on Tuesday to supply drugs to tens of thousands of mothers and newborns to stop HIV transmission to infants |
