NEWS OF THE WEEK

  • Faith-based groups are mounting a massive mobilization to help victims of this week’s devastating tornadoes. As many as 13,000 homes in Oklahoma were destroyed in the storms that also killed 24 people. In the immediate wake of the tornadoes, clergy … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Faith-based groups are mounting a massive mobilization to help victims of this week’s devastating tornadoes. As many as 13,000 homes in Oklahoma were destroyed in the storms that also killed 24 people. In the immediate wake of the tornadoes, clergy … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Some evangelical groups said they would no longer participate in the Boy Scouts after the organization voted this week to allow openly gay members under the age of 18. In a secret ballot, 60 percent of those voting approved the … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Some evangelical groups said they would no longer participate in the Boy Scouts after the organization voted this week to allow openly gay members under the age of 18. In a secret ballot, 60 percent of those voting approved the … More

    May 24, 2013

  • According to a new poll, the number of Americans who believe same-sex relationships are morally acceptable has risen to 59 percent, up from 40 percent in 2001. Gallup’s annual survey on different moral attitudes also showed a growing acceptance of … More

    May 24, 2013

  • According to a new poll, the number of Americans who believe same-sex relationships are morally acceptable has risen to 59 percent, up from 40 percent in 2001. Gallup’s annual survey on different moral attitudes also showed a growing acceptance of … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Vermont this week became the fourth state to allow physician-assisted suicide. It is already legal in Oregon, Washington state, and Montana. Vermont’s Catholic bishop denounced the new law, saying it creates a “death state” where, he said, life can be … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Vermont this week became the fourth state to allow physician-assisted suicide. It is already legal in Oregon, Washington state, and Montana. Vermont’s Catholic bishop denounced the new law, saying it creates a “death state” where, he said, life can be … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Faith groups praised the Senate Judiciary Committee this week for approving new immigration legislation. It now goes to the full Senate, where a vote is expected next month. Evangelicals have been vocal in calls for immigration reform and welcomed the … More

    May 24, 2013

  • Faith groups praised the Senate Judiciary Committee this week for approving new immigration legislation. It now goes to the full Senate, where a vote is expected next month. Evangelicals have been vocal in calls for immigration reform and welcomed the … More

    May 24, 2013

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