Ruling lets religious groups not cover contraceptives
(Reuters, NOV 27 / Reuters)
The Supreme Court will hear arguments this year on the issue related to new health-care law.
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Faith leaders wrestle over growing support for marijuana
Sunday’s Super Bowl was dubbed by some as the “pot bowl,” as the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks hail from the two states where fans can soon get marijuana as easily as they can get pizza. As public opinion has shifted in support of legalized marijuana, religious leaders are wrestling over competing interests, including high prison rates and legislating morality.
Denver Mennonites take first step toward gay ordination
On Sunday (Feb. 2), a Denver congregation of Mennonites licensed the first lesbian in a committed same-sex relationship, the first step toward ordination.
COMMENTARY: Blasphemy charges pervert Islam's teachings
Sentenced for professing his atheism, Alexander Aan was recently released after 18 months in an Indonesian prison.
Sunni-Shiite violence soars in Pakistan
Qadeer Abbasi is recovering from a broken arm in his two-room shanty home not far from the capital, Islamabad.
Abortion rate hits lowest level since 1973
The abortion rate in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level since the procedure became legal in 1973, according to a new data analysis that reflects a 13 percent decline in both the abortion rate and the number of abortions from 2008 to 2011.
Pope tells missionary group to respect culture
Pope Francis told members of a missionary movement Saturday they must respect local customs and bishops’ guidance while globally spreading the faith, saying the Catholic Church’s overall unity is more important than the details of their own practices.
Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy protection
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena filed for bankruptcy protection Friday as part of a proposed $15 million settlement for hundreds of victims who say clergy members sexually abused them over decades while the church covered it up.
'Salaam, Love' counters stereotypes of Muslim men
Oppressive. Boorish. Misogynist: Those are the popular images of Muslim men and how they treat women.
Essay: ‘Selfie’ culture promotes a degraded worldview
The problem with selfie culture isn’t only what we look at; it’s also how we love and how we live.
A Catholic schoolteacher takes on a new role: activist
A lifelong Roman Catholic, Mark Zmuda took a job as a teacher at Eastside Catholic School in part because he believed he could be a good Catholic role model.
COMMENTARY: Understanding the faith of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
The Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech introduced many Americans to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. While those of us in Spokane are already familiar with our congresswoman, little is known about her alma mater, Pensacola Christian College.
COMMENTARY: An abyss of historical ignorance
Demonstrating that a truly ill wind blows no good, The Wall Street Journal proved this week that Holocaust education programs deserve society’s continued support.
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CORRECTS: Montana diocese to file for bankruptcy protection amid child sex abuse lawsuits. (Corrects APNewsAlert to reflect that diocese has not yet filed for bankruptcy protection)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena files for bankruptcy protection amid child sex abuse lawsuits
Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena files for bankruptcy protection amid child sex abuse lawsuits.
Obama offers condolences to Tennessee school
President Barack Obama says he and the first lady are praying for the families affected by a fatal shooting between students at a Tennessee high school where he is speaking.
SIDEBAR: Sikhism 101
Sikhism is the world’s fifth-largest religion, a monotheistic faith founded in the Punjab region of India about 500 years ago. Most of the world’s 25 million Sikhs live in India, but more than 500,000 make the U.S. their home.
Sikhs stand up to bullying as they try to build understanding
Throughout elementary, middle and high school, Prabhdeep Suri has been the only Sikh in his class, and it’s been obvious.
Group seeks criminal probes of Catholic order
A group that advocates for victims of clergy abuse wants authorities to investigate the Legion of Christ, a disgraced Roman Catholic order.
COMMENTARY: The prophets of Sundance
In days of old, God used a burning bush to get Moses’ attention. Today’s prophets are often the truth-telling artists, singers, songwriters and filmmakers whose modern version of “Thus sayeth the Lord” bursts forth in a stunning, sensual explosion of sight, sound and touch.
Church of England's call for dialogue on gays rebuffed in Africa
Ahead of his five-day visit to Africa, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby issued a statement reminding Anglicans of the commitment the Church of England made eight years ago to the pastoral care and support of everyone, including gays and lesbians.
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Capital Citizen with Clinton Yates
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Talk about life and culture in the District with Post local columnist Clinton Yates.