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Black Leaders Blast Megachurches, Say They Ignore Social Justice

Prominent black leaders have denounced increasingly popular megachurches, saying many have abandoned Jesus' emphasis on social justice to preach a gospel of wealth and self-help.
Three Episcopal Dioceses Reject Presiding Bishop's Authority

Three conservative Episcopal dioceses that oppose consecrating gay bishops voted Wednesday to reject the authority of the denomination's presiding bishop but stopped short of a full break with the Ep
Pro-Life Groups Using Recent Ala. Cases to Further Cause

Anti-abortion advocate Reverend Jim Pinto arrived in Birmingham in 1980. He arrived with determination and a dream of one day seeing the city go from having six abortion clinics to none at all.
'In God We Trust' Now Florida's Motto

'In God We Trust' will officially become Florida's motto, although those words have appeared on the state seal since 1868, under a bill that Gov. Jeb Bush signed into law Thursday. It was among 24
San Diego Will Appeal Cross Ruling

The city plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to keep a giant cross standing on municipal property, the city attorney said Thursday.

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At a hearing held on October 16, the USCIRF urged the U.S. government to take action to secure the release of Pastor Ezra Mingri Jin and others imprisoned for practicing their faith.
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