Elena Garcia

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• Jan 15, 2011

  Baptist Seminary Ousts Association for Tolerating Homosexuality

  Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has asked an association of churches to leave its Fort Worth, Texas, campus because the seminary says the group has a member church or churches that tolerate homosexuality.

• Jan 10, 2011

  Director of Missouri Baptists Resigns Over 'Immoral Behavior'

  The executive director of the Missouri Baptist Convention resigned Friday "due to immoral behavior with a woman," the organization announced.

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  Jan 6, 2011

  Homeschooling Community Grows Beyond 2 Million

  Over 2 million children are being homeschooled in the United States, a new study finds. "Just 30 years ago there were only an estimated 20,000 homeschooled children."

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  Dec 29, 2010

  Poll: Most Americans Ring in New Year's with Prayer

  Before the clock strikes midnight on Friday, Americans will look to the heavens before they look forward to a brand new year.

• Dec 22, 2010

  Zondervan Launches eBook of New NIV Bible

  Zondervan launched a digital eBook of the new NIV Bible on Tuesday, marking the first time a new translation has gone digital before publication.

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  Dec 19, 2010

  Texas Megachurch Offers Christmas Services in 3-D

  Fellowship Church, a megachurch based in the Dallas area, is forgoing the typical Christmas pageant to offer Christmas services in 3-D.

• Dec 16, 2010

  'Dawn Treader' Earns $96.7M Worldwide

  "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" performed twice as well overseas than it did at home, grossing $43.9 million this past weekend in international theaters.

• Dec 15, 2010

  Prayer Helps Women Handle Negative Emotions, Study Finds

  Engaging in a conversation with God can bring comfort during hard times, new research shows. Researcher Shane Sharp sought to find why prayer aids in relief for individuals facing emotional pain.

• Dec 15, 2010

  Commission Urges U.S. to Step Up Protection for Iraqi Christians

  An independent federal commission on international religious freedom is calling on the U.S. government to "redouble its efforts" in protecting the religious rights and safety of Iraqi Christians.

• Nov 21, 2010

  Bishop Eddie Long Case Heads for Settlement Talks

  Lawyers for both sides in Bishop Eddie Long's case met for the first court hearing Friday, saying they wanted to resolve the dispute quickly. Long, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct from four young men, did not attend. Both parties agreed to a mediation session slated for early next year.