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My Top Ten List of 2012 Predictions on Sexuality, Religion, and Public Life

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 03.07.2012

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Rev. Debra Haffner

I think it's safe to predict that sexuality, religion, and public life will continue to dominate the headlines during 2012.

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When the Vows Break: Clinton Marriage and Legal Matters of Faith

Steve Lake | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Lake

It's best for inter-faith couples to settle on how they plan to handle a child's religious education and how holidays and religious traditions will be celebrated before they say, "I do."

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Is A Jewish Wedding Ahead For Chelsea Clinton?

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Her mother is a churchgoing Methodist. Her father is a Southern Baptist. Yet could Chelsea Clinton be planning one of the biggest Jew...

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Phoenix Church Faces Rebuke For Feeding Needy

AP | AMANDA LEE MYERS | Posted 05.25.2011

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PHOENIX — On Saturday mornings, crowds of homeless gather with other needy people at picnic tables outside a church in an upscale Phoenix neighb...

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Elizabeth Warren and Goliath

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

As Elizabeth Warren, a good Methodist, warns: The banks are trying everything they can think of to kill financial reform. And we must not let them do that.

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Being Still in St. Patrick's Cathedral

Carol Hoenig | Posted 11.17.2011

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Carol Hoenig

Why does religion rely so desperately on the fear factor? Why does it have to use threats of eternal damnation instead of showing real joy?

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