Lillian Kwon

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• Jun 4, 2009

  Episcopal Theologians Study Same-Sex Relationships

  The Episcopal Church has appointed a panel of theologians to prepare a paper on same-sex relationships in the life of the church. The chair of the Theology Committee of the Episcopal House of Bishops says the group "very intentionally represents a robust range of views on the subject"

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  Jun 3, 2009

  Piper, Driscoll Stay Passionate for Mission amid Criticisms

  Baptist theologian John Piper and emerging church pastor Mark Driscoll are teaming up this week for an anticipated conference on the "resurgence of the local church."

• Jun 3, 2009

  Christian Clergy Rally on Opposite Sides of Gay Marriage Debate

  Less than a week after a group of clergy and Christians asked for a referendum to keep same-sex marriages from being recognized in the nation's capital, another coalition of clergy has declared support for "marriage equality."

• Jun 1, 2009

  ELCA Synod Votes Against Allowing Non-Celibate Gay Clergy

  One of the Evangelical Lutheran Church's regional synods voted on Saturday to uphold the denomination's policy banning non-celibate gay and lesbian clergy.

• May 30, 2009

  Pastors: Hear God's Word; Tweet Later

  Many pastors and church leaders have nothing against Twittering and see it as a useful tool for Christians. But when it comes to weekend worship services, some are telling churchgoers to keep their thumbs still.

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  May 29, 2009

  Federal Lawsuit Against Prop. 8 Comes More Quickly Than Expected

  In a bid to face off against the nation's top two litigators, Christian legal firm Alliance Defense Fund filed a motion on Thursday to intervene against another lawsuit challenging Proposition 8.

• May 28, 2009

  Episcopal Diocese Deposes 61 Breakaway Clergy

  The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin sent letters to 61 clergy, notifying them that they have been deposed from ordained ministry. The last notices were received Wednesday by priests and deacons who split from The Episcopal Church in 2007.

• May 26, 2009

  Conservative Christians Praise Calif. High Court Ruling on Prop. 8

  The California Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday upholding Proposition 8, the state's constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

• May 23, 2009

  Prop. 8 Backers Anticipate Court Ruling on Tuesday

  The California Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will rule on Proposition 8, the state's constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman.

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  May 22, 2009

  Veterans Appeal to Americans to Protect Mojave Desert Cross

  Veterans groups representing four million former servicemen and women have come out voicing their grave concerns over the ACLU's relentless attempts to tear down the Mojave Desert memorial cross.