Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Sarah Palin's Battles With McCain Campaign—a Culture War?

In 'Going Rogue,' Sarah Palin takes aim at a McCain strategist who clashed with her on hot-button issues. more >>

Today's Picture: The Pope's Wednesday Audience

Benedict XVI appeared for his general audience after a conference on the possibility of alien life. more >>

The Vatican's E.T. Conference: Is the Pope More Pro-Science Than He Gets Credit For?

The Roman Catholic Church just sponsored a conference on the question of life on other planets. more >>

At Fort Hood, Obama Uses Divine Judgment as Interfaith Outreach

In his Fort Hood speech, the president says the gunman will meet justice "in this world and the next." more >>

Today's Picture: Prayer Service for Fort Hood

A weekend prayer service in Killeen, Texas, honored the dead and wounded from the Fort Hood shooting. more >>

The Politics of Loosening Healthcare's Abortion Restrictions

President Obama suggests the House healthcare bill goes too far in limiting abortion coverage. more >>

Today's Picture: Binyamin Netanyahu in Washington

Israel's prime minister addressed the Jewish Federations of North America in Washington today. more >>

Poll: Do You Support the House Healthcare Bill's Abortion Plan?

The House bans abortion coverage in basic plans in the healthcare exchange--and the public option. more >>

House Healthcare Bill's Abortion Provisions Anger All Sides

Abortion rights advocates and opponents are upset over how the House healthcare bill handles abortion. more >>

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 >>

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