Insulae de los Galopegos: The Crucible Of Skepticism - Uncommon Descent

Ministry Aims to End L.A. Homelessness by 2019

A Christian ministry launched an ambitious initiative this week to cut homelessness on Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row by 90 percent within three years, and completely end homelessness in the nation’s second largest city within 10 years.

Pittsburgh Anglicans Seek ‘Christian Way’ to Resolve Property Dispute

Anglicans in Pittsburgh who broke from The Episcopal Church announced this week that they will appeal the recent ruling that strips them of their church properties.

Seminary Students in Indonesia Evicted from Two Locations

In the past week hundreds of students from Arastamar Evangelical Theological Seminary (SETIA) were evicted from two sites where they had taken refuge after Muslim protestors drove them from their campus last year.

Christian group banned from schools ["Focus on the Family has been accused of vilifying homosexuality, and preaching religion to students without parental consent"] - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Blacks in U.S. drawn to Islam despite radicals - AP

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US: Mass. can’t force gay marriage benefits ["States that allow gay marriage can't force the federal government to provide benefits to those couples, the Obama administration argued Friday in court papers in a lawsuit by Massachusetts"] - AP

Bishops: All Catholics To Be Told To Urge Congress to Ban Abortion-Funding In Health Bill - CNS News

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Evangelical leader Dobson leaving radio show - Colorado Springs Gazette

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Paganism, Just Another Religion for Military and Academia - New York Times

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Darwin Was Really Wrong! - Uncommon Descent

Republicans warn: Rationing medicine has already begun - WorldNetDaily

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Conservatives Prepare for Next Round in Health Care Battle

Christian conservatives were quick to oppose the new House health care bill this week, which they say includes federal funds for elective abortion and mandates providing information about physician-assisted suicide in some states.

Mainers Near Widely Watched Gay Marriage Vote

In the days leading up to the highly publicized vote on a Maine gay marriage law, citizens are being called to respect one another’s First Amendment rights.

Conservative Leader James Dobson to Go Off the Air

Influential evangelical leader James Dobson is going off the air. He will stop joining Focus on the Family’s daily radio broadcast at the end of February.

Should Christians Boycott Halloween or Seize Opportunity?

While many Christians choose to boycott Halloween or go to an alternative church party, some believers contend that the best approach is to join in the trick-or-treat festivities.

U.K. Faith Leaders Release Landmark Statement on Climate Change

U.K. faith leaders issued a first-of-its-kind statement on climate change Thursday in which the signatories recognized “unequivocally that there is a moral imperative to tackle the causes of global warming.”

Compassion Int’l Responds to Ethiopia Aid Appeal with $1.4M

Child advocacy agency Compassion International is sending $1.4 million to Ethiopia in response to the nation’s ongoing famine and the government’s recent appeal for emergency aid.

Episcopal bishop: Church switching goes both ways - Baltimore Sun

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Pope urges ‘greater opening’ by Iran - AFP

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