Lillian Kwon

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• Jan 21, 2009

  Episcopal Priest Claims 'Being Gay is Gift from God'

  The Rev. Canon J. Edwin Bacon Jr. from Southern California has made it no secret that he supports gays and lesbians and same-sex marriage. But his recent pro-gay comments on the Oprah Winfrey show have stunned even the popular talk show host herself.

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  Jan 19, 2009

  Faith, Sacrifice Paved Way for Obama

  The African American Church Inaugural Ball may have been one of the most significant inaugural events, as many believe that without the African American church, they would not be witnessing this momentous time in history.

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  Jan 18, 2009

  'I Love My Church' Unscripted

  At a time when confidence in religion is fading and many view the Church in a negative light, members at one megachurch are going against the grain and offering a different perspective.

• Jan 14, 2009

  More Prop. 8 Supporters, Opponents Join Legal Battle

  The legal battle over Proposition 8 continues as numerous groups continue filing briefs for and against the California marriage amendment ahead of a state Supreme Court hearing. The Pacific Justice Institute filed on Tuesday its second friend-of-the-court brief in support of the measure.

• Jan 13, 2009

  Thousands of Christians Fast for God-Centered Year

  Stovall Weems, pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Fla., has led his fast-growing congregation in a season of seeking God at the beginning of every year to set a "supernatural, miraculous tone" for the entire year. For 2009, he has extended the invitation to all churches and individuals for a more powerful impact.

• Jan 9, 2009

  Episcopalians Demand $20M in Assets from Breakaway Group

  A group of Episcopalians in Pittsburgh have demanded $20 million in assets from conservatives who left The Episcopal Church. Some 21 parishes that voted against disaffiliation filed a court motion Thursday, saying the breakaway group has no legal rights to the assets since it severed ties.

• Dec 23, 2008

  Rick Warren Sets the Record Straight

  Evangelical Pastor Rick Warren believes America is being destroyed by "the demonization of differences" and the media is to blame. As the media creates or fuels conflict, it's creating more polarization and causing people to be more rude and inflamed.

• Dec 23, 2008

  Pastors Reject Hype, Preach Humble Christmas Story

  While everyone anticipates a joyous and grand Christmas observance, many preachers are rejecting the hoopla around the season and pointing people to a moment in history that's far humbler and darker than people typically hear about.

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  Dec 19, 2008

  Breakaway Anglican Parishes Win Lawsuit over Property

  In a final ruling issued Friday, a Fairfax County judge allowed nearly a dozen conservative congregations that broke from The Episcopal Church to keep their church property.

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  Dec 17, 2008

  Episcopal Head Addresses Controversies, Challenges Media

  The world is hungry for hope and the head of The Episcopal Church has challenged the media to take the less traveled road of feeding the public with more stories of encouragement than of scandal and controversy.