Elena Garcia

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• Feb 11, 2009

  Lutherans Open Dialogue Between Church and Seminary on Feminist Theologies

  The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has opened conversations between the church and academia on feminist theologies, hoping to develop insight on how the Church can live out its commitment to combat sexism in the church and society and to advocate justice for women.

• Feb 4, 2009

  First Human Trials Using Embryonic Stem Cells Draw Skepticism

  Not all scientists aren't jumping on the bandwagon to welcome the FDA decision last week that gave a California biotechnology company permission to conduct the first-ever human trial for a treatment derived from embryonic stem cells.

• Feb 1, 2009

  Program Exposes Capitol Visitor Center's Missing Christian Heritage

  God and religion have gone "missing" at the newly opened Capitol Visitor Center in Washington and television audiences will get a first-hand look how during a national televised program that airs today.

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  Jan 30, 2009

  Creationists to Mark 'Darwin Day' with Anti-Evolution Conference

  While hundreds of celebrations worldwide will be marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth beginning in February, one creationist ministry will be holding conferences to refute the famed scientist's theory of evolution.

• Dec 15, 2008

  Ohio Billboards Urge 'Merry Christmas' Over 'Happy Holidays'

  For the second year in a row, two Ohio women have launched billboards encouraging people to say the traditional "Merry Christmas" seasonal greeting instead of "Happy Holidays." But churches belonging to Advent Conspiracy say the best way to restore scandal of Christmas is by substituting consumption with compassion.

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  Dec 11, 2008

  Oxford Junior Dictionary Drops Christian Words

  The latest edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary has dropped many words associated with Christianity and British history that were found in earlier versions. The head of children's dictionaries at Oxford University Press said the changes were made to reflect a "multicultural" society.

• Dec 9, 2008

  Hundreds Protest Atheist Sign at Wash. Capitol

  Hundreds rallied outside the Washington Capitol on Sunday to protest a holiday sign erected by a group of atheists that disparages religion as a "myth" and declares there is no God.

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  Nov 17, 2008

  Best-Selling ESV Study Bible Coming Soon to iPhone

  The ESV Study Bible, which debuted last month to stellar sales, is going digital. Crossway Books and Bibles is planning to make the 2,750-page Bible resource available on popular digital platforms like the iPhone and Blackberry.

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  Nov 3, 2008

  Highly Praised ESV Study Bible Reports Phenomenal Sales

  Retail spending may have declined in October but Bible sales for one Bible publisher are soaring through the roof.

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  Oct 31, 2008

  Researchers: Do 'Higher Power' Relationships Lead to or Out of Depression?

  Are people who have a spiritual relationship with a higher power more likely to get depressed? Or is it that depressed people tend to establish such relationships on the way to getting out of depression?