Eric Young

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• Jul 24, 2009

  Pro-Life Leaders Mobilize Over 36,000 to Stand Against 'Abortion Mandate'

  Over 36,000 Americans joined a last-minute nationwide webcast Thursday to hear from more than a dozen top-level pro-life leaders about the massive effort to mandate taxpayer-funded abortions as part of a proposed trillion-dollar healthcare takeover.

• Jul 23, 2009

  Rick Warren Embarks on Follow-Up to 'Purpose Driven Life'

  Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren is working on his next book – the follow up to the bestselling Purpose Driven Life, which launched the Southern California preacher into national prominence.

• Jul 23, 2009

  Progressive Christian Leader Backs 'Common Ground' Abortion Prevention Bill

  One of the most prominent leaders in the progressive evangelical movement is hailing a new \"common ground\" bill as a \"good and wise piece of legislation\" that addresses both how best to prevent unwanted pregnancies and support pregnant women who desire to carry their baby to term.

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  Jul 23, 2009

  Episcopal Head Offers Report Amid 'Misinterpreted, Exaggerated' Claims

  The presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church wrote a letter to members of the denomination Wednesday to summarize the results of their recently concluded triennial conference and to clarify the details behind two resolutions that have drawn notable, and mostly negative, attention from the media.

• Jul 21, 2009

  2 Teens Charged in Chicago Church Shooting

  Chicago police say a 17-year-old male and a juvenile have been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with the shooting of two teens last week outside a prominent Catholic church.

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  Jul 21, 2009

  Jimmy Carter and Co. Confront 'Religious Prejudice' Against Women

  Former president Jimmy Carter and a group of \"Elders\" is calling on men and boys – particularly religious and traditional leaders – to \"change the harmful and discriminatory practices against women and girls and give their full support to the equality of all.\"

• Jul 20, 2009

  Priest Makes Impassioned Calls for Action Following Church Shootings

  A Chicago priest known nationally for his social activism and controversial statements is pressing for more aggressive efforts in his city and in Washington to tackle an \"epidemic\" that leaves more than seven kids dead each day.

• Jul 19, 2009

  Rick Warren Joins Twitter

  Megachurch pastor Rick Warren has finally been swept up by the Twitter craze and started posting in the popular social networking site.

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  Jul 16, 2009

  Grieving Community to Remember, Honor Slain Couple at Fla. Megachurch

  A funeral service for the Florida couple slain during a break-in last week will be held Friday morning at the Pensacola megachurch they had attended as investigators continue to tie up loose ends.

• Jul 16, 2009

  McCain Rebukes Adding of Hate Crimes Amendment to Defense Bill

  Sen. John McCain spoke out Wednesday against the \"bipartisan\" efforts of 44 Democrats and 2 Republicans to attach a hate crimes bill to a $680 billion bill meant to approve defense programs.