Lillian Kwon

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  Mar 24, 2010

  Survey: Financial Strain Worsens for More Churches

  The economic recession delivered a hard blow to more churches this past year than at the start of the downturn, new research indicates. Findings from a new survey show that 38 percent of churches reported a decline in giving in 2009.

• Mar 19, 2010

  ELCA Draws Up Social Statement on Stem Cells, Cloning

  The largest Lutheran denomination in the country on Thursday released a draft social statement on genetics. It is intended to provide a framework for discussing such topics as stem cell research and cloning.

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  Mar 19, 2010

  Anglican Head Mulls Consequences of Lesbian Bishop Approval

  The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion called the approval of an openly lesbian bishop in the United States "regrettable." The Archbishop of Canterbury will engage in "further consultation" about the implications and consequences of the decision.

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  Mar 18, 2010

  Christian Philosopher Explores Causes of Atheism

  James S. Spiegel has an uncomfortable thesis to propose. He contends: Religious skepticism is, at bottom, a moral problem.

• Mar 17, 2010

  Episcopal Church to Ordain 2nd Openly Gay Bishop

  After receiving the required majority of consents from the wider church, the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool was informed on Wednesday by the presiding bishop's office that the consent process for her consecration was complete.

• Mar 17, 2010

  Churches Suffer Losses Under New FCC Rule

  As the Federal Communications Commission seeks out more broadband space, the agency is being asked to consider possibly the largest group that would be affected by the move – that is, churches.

• Mar 16, 2010

  Leaders Reject Fla. Church's Request to Leave ELCA

  A Lutheran congregation in Fort Pierce, Fla., was recently denied permission to end their affiliation with the denomination.

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  Mar 11, 2010

  Expelled Christians Refute Proselytism Claims

  A group of Christians who were expelled from Morocco and forced to leave behind 33 orphaned children refuted all allegations of proselytism and maintained that it has abided by the law.

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  Mar 11, 2010

  Author and Evangelist Talk Suffering, Heaven, New Earth

  Bestselling author Randy Alcorn has teamed up with a popular evangelist to address what many nonbelievers and Christians alike struggle with – suffering.

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  Mar 11, 2010

  Gay Episcopal Priest Receives Majority Consent

  An openly gay priest has received more than the required majority of consents to be confirmed as bishop, the Diocese of Los Angeles reported Wednesday.