Religion
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Bill Nye defends evolution in debateFeb 04, 2014 7:16 pm - PETERSBURG, Ky. — TV’s “Science Guy” Bill Nye and the leader of a Kentucky museum who believes in creationism debated a question Tuesday that has nagged humankind: “How ...
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Hero or traitor? Pope’s aide in Polish controversyFeb 04, 2014 8:52 am - WARSAW, Poland — Poles are divided between praise and condemnation of John Paul II’s secretary for publishing the late pope’s personal notes — against his last will and ...
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Mass mobs fill pews, lift prayers at N.Y. churchesFeb 04, 2014 4:45 am - BUFFALO, N.Y. — You’ve heard of flash mobs? Behold the Mass mob. Playing off the idea of using social media to summon crowds for parties or mischief, mobs of Buffalo-ar...
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Archdiocese settles sex abuse lawsuitJan 30, 2014 4:03 pm - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and a lawyer for an alleged sexual abuse victim of a former priest announced Thursday that they have reached a $3.2 million set...
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Pope will make mark on US church through ChicagoJan 30, 2014 1:39 pm - When he turned 75, Cardinal Francis George did what the Roman Catholic Church expects of its bishops. He submitted his resignation so the pope could decide how much long...
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Now is a great time to start studying the BibleJan 29, 2014 12:34 pm - “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thought...
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Jimmy Carter writing book on women’s rightsJan 28, 2014 5:46 pm - NEW YORK — Jimmy Carter’s next book will be a defense of women’s rights and an attack against those who use religion to deny equality. Simon & Shuster announced Tuesday ...
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Carmel staffer to be honored:Jan 26, 2014 2:26 pm - A Carmel Catholic High School minister will receive a distinguished service award from the Archdiocese of Chicago’s office of Catholic schools, a news release stated. Ka...
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Clergy sex abuse survivors stress speaking upJan 25, 2014 10:00 pm - For nearly 40 years, Carmen Severino hid the fact that she was sexually abused by her family parish's priest between fifth grade and her senior year of high school. Scar...
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Pope: Women should play expanded role in ChurchJan 25, 2014 3:17 pm - VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday lauded women for their sensitivity toward the society’s weak and “gifts” like intuition, insisting they take on greater responsib...