Saturday, November 7, 2009

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Today's Picture: Memorial for a Slain Nun

Sister Marguerite Bartz was found murdered last Sunday in Navajo, New Mexico more >>

Another Antiabortion Healthcare Ad Before House Vote

Antiabortion groups allege the House healthcare bill includes federally funded abortions. more >>

Blog Fight: Roman Catholic Church vs. New York Times

A Times reporter rebuts charges from New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan that her paper is anti-Catholic. more >>

Family Research Council Healthcare Ad Focuses on Fiscal Responsibility

The Family Research Council is out with another healthcare ad that's silent on abortion. more >>

House Democrats' Abortion Battle on Healthcare Down to the Wire

Indiana Rep. Brad Ellsworth is trying to make healthcare reform acceptable to antiabortion Democrats. more >>

Quote of the Week: Ted Haggard's New Church

Disgraced Colorado Springs pastor Ted Haggard readies a new church in his living room. more >>

Today's Photo: Dogs in Church

More churches are offering pet-friendly services. more >>

House Dems' Emerging Abortion Deal Blasted by Abortion Rights Supporters and Foes

A "compromise" plan on abortion in healthcare by Rep. Brad Ellsworth is attacked by both sides. more >>

Year of Catholic Political Success Continues With Election Day

The victors in yesterday's two big races are Catholics, continuing a yearlong trend. more >>

Election Results Show a Mixed Night for the Christian Right

The movement loses in New York's 23rd Congressional District but gains in Maine. more >>

Your Thoughts on Creationism/Darwinism Debate

Readers weigh in on a debate about a creationist edition of Darwin's On the Origin of Species. more >>

Today's Picture: Gathering of Alliance of Religions and Conservation

The Alliance of Religions and Conservation, founded by Prince Phillip, meets outside London. more >>

Scientist Genie Scott's Last Word to Creationist Ray Comfort: There You Go Again

Scientist Genie Scott has the last word in a debate over creationist Ray Comfort's take on Darwin. more >>

Will Today's Election Results Herald a Christian Right Comeback?

Conservative Christian candidates are running strong in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. more >>

End of an Era: Focus's James Dobson to Leave Radio

The Focus on the Family founder's departure marks an end of an era for the Christian right. more >>

Today's Picture: Sikh Festival in India

Sikhs are celebrating the anniversary of the birth of their first guru. more >>

Poll: Will You Read Creationist Take on Darwin's 'Origin of Species'?

Are you interesting in reading the new creationist version of "On the Origin of Species"? more >>

Doug Hoffman's Success: Another Sign of Conservative Christian Resurgence

Republican Doug Hoffman's rising fortunes in New York 23 owe a lot to Christian conservatives. more >>

Ray Comfort Responds to Genie Scott on Creationist 'Origin of Species'

Creationist Ray Comfort defends his take on Darwin against a scientific critique. more >>

Internet Believers: Pastors Open Online Churches

Online congregations offer sermons, private prayer chats with pastors and virtual gathering places. more >>

How Creationist 'Origin' Distorts Darwin

The head of the National Center for Science Education rebuts a new version of Darwin's seminal book. more >>

Today's Picture: Los Angeles Synagogue Shooting

2 Jewish men were shot and injured yesterday in a synagogue's parking garage. more >>

Exclusive: Ray Comfort Defends His Creationist Edition of 'On the Origin of Species'

Ray Comfort explains why he's publishing a pro-creationist On the Origin of Species. more >>

<em>Jerusalem Post</em> Defends J Street Story

The liberal Jewish group denies its college arm has dropped "pro-Israel" from its slogan. more >>

Quote of the Week: Hillary Clinton on Pakistan Suicide Bombers

In denouncing the perpetrators of this week's Pakistan bombing, Clinton defends "people of faith." more >>

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