Under God

Archive: January 23, 2011 - January 29, 2011

America needs prayer, Southern Baptists say

Do you agree that America is overdue for a time of prayer and repentance?

By Julia Duin | January 29, 2011; 8:19 PM ET | Comments (9)

Egypt uprising; the Muslim Brotherhood a 'wildcard'

Here's a roundup of what some reporters and analysts have said about the faith factor in Egypt.

By Elizabeth Tenety | January 28, 2011; 11:53 AM ET | Comments (32)

Elton John cover controversy: Is a gay dad 'sexually provocative'?

What's offensive about a photo of two beaming parents cradling their newborn son? Plenty, according to the store manager of Harps grocery store in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

By Elizabeth Tenety | January 27, 2011; 11:36 AM ET | Comments (42)

Ted Haggard says he's bisexual

Is Ted Haggard adding confusion or clarity to the current religious debate on gay sex?

By Julia Duin | January 26, 2011; 11:31 PM ET | Comments (61)

Virginia Episcopalians OK same-sex unions

Time was when the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia was way too conservative or even middle of the road to consider such an action.

By Julia Duin | January 26, 2011; 9:25 AM ET | Comments (1)

Joel Osteen: 'Homosexuality is a sin'

Asked point blank about homosexuality by the eponymous host of Piers Morgan Tonight, Osteen was forced to address an issue that he'd just as soon avoid. Known for his focus on uplifting Christian messages and ability to stay away from controversial social and political issues, Texas megapastor Joel Osteen has found himself in the headlines this week for telling CNN's Piers Morgan that homosexuality is a sin.

By Elizabeth Tenety | January 25, 2011; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (484)

Eastern Orthodox believers hit the streets

Unlike evangelical Protestants and Catholics, the Orthodox in this country haven't been known for taking to the streets as antiabortion activists

By Julia Duin | January 25, 2011; 10:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

Seventh-Day Adventists and abortion

Christians of all denominations are gathering on the National Mall today to protest the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. But one denomination that may be sparsely represented is Seventh-Day Adventists whose large worldwide network of 170 hospitals allows elective abortions.

By Julia Duin | January 24, 2011; 9:51 AM ET | Comments (94)

 
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