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Omaha council rejects street honoring atheist »
Citing community opposition, the City Council unanimously rejected a request to erect a commemorative street sign for noted atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair. Farrakhan says he shouldn't have to talk about finances in court »
Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan is challenging a federal magistrate's order that he appear in court to explain why payments to his son are not considered income. Pittsburgh lay leaders favor break from Episcopal Church »
Nearly 100 lay leaders in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh signed an open letter supporting their bishop's plan to split the diocese from the national church. Most evangelical leaders support Iraq war, survey says »
A survey of evangelical Christian leaders this month found a majority support the U.S.-led war in Iraq, but almost as many expressed serious reservations. Most Roman Catholics say church teachings shape their views »
Most Roman Catholics say church teachings shape their views of marriage, yet they also get some tenets wrong and are largely accepting of divorce, a new survey found. Poland's first woman rabbi embarks on mission to build modern Jewish life »
Rabbi Tanya Segal wraps a fringed prayer shawl around her shoulders, holds a guitar on crossed legs and leads Poles in songs celebrating the Jewish Sabbath. Indiana Muslim running for Congress wants to combat ignorance about his faith »
A convert to Islam stands an election victory away from becoming the second Muslim elected to Congress and a role model for a faith community seeking to make its mark in national politics. Vatican says there are no plans for papal trip to Israel in immediate future »
The Vatican on Monday ruled out a trip by Pope Benedict XVI to Israel in the immediate future, saying the two sides must settle long-standing differences over property, tax exemptions and visas. Houston museum raises millions for Islamic art collection »
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has raised more than $3.6 million for a project to establish the first collection of Islamic art in Texas and the South. Catholic activist wins $1 million prize for work educating African refugees »
A Roman Catholic activist who has helped provide education to thousands of African refugees displaced by ethnic bloodshed has been awarded a $1 million prize recognizing unsung humanitarians. United Methodist bishops elect new leader, call for Iraq withdrawal »
Bishops of the United Methodist Church, gathered here for a semiannual meeting, elected an Iowa bishop to lead them and called on the United States and its allies to begin an immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Baptist church closes property to interfaith Thanksgiving service »
Organizers of an interfaith Thanksgiving celebration scrambled to find a new location for the annual event after an evangelical Baptist megachurch objected to Muslims worshipping on its property. Lutheran program assists military chaplains, vets »
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod has launched a new program to help chaplains and soldiers adjust to returning home after military deployments. Under pressure from Baltimore's new Roman Catholic archbishop, a priest resigned as pastor to three parishes »
Under pressure from Baltimore's new Roman Catholic archbishop, a priest resigned as pastor to three parishes and signed a statement apologizing for "bringing scandal to the church" after offenses that included officiating at a funeral Mass with an Episcopal priest, a violation of canon law. Academic debate with side of pasta: religion scholars meet Flying Spaghetti Monster »
When some of the world's leading religious scholars gather in San Diego this weekend, pasta will be on the intellectual menu. They'll be talking about a satirical pseudo-deity called the Flying Spaghetti Monster, whose growing pop culture fame get laughs but also raises serious questions about the essence of religion.
Baptist church closes property to interfaith Thanksgiving service »
Organizers of an interfaith Thanksgiving celebration scrambled to find a new location for the annual event after an evangelical Baptist megachurch objected to Muslims worshipping on its property. New Episcopal bishop in S.C. to be consecrated in January »
A bishop whose election to the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina was invalidated by the national church has gained approval a second time and will be consecrated, officials said. Muslim author sues over unflattering depiction in punk song »
A Denver-based Muslim writer and lawyer whose family is active in Republican politics has sued an East Coast Muslim writer and a Muslim punk band, charging they defamed her in a song. Priest who ministered at Hawaiian leper colony one step closer to sainthood »
A Roman Catholic priest who ministered to lepers banished to the island of Molokai in the 19th century has cleared another hurdle on the path to sainthood. From prayer rallies to political advocacy, Iowa churches are at the forefront of an escalating fight »
From prayer rallies to political advocacy, Iowa churches are at the forefront of an escalating fight over a county judge's ruling that overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban. Christian Reformed Church opens door wider for female ministers »
Meg Jenista hopes to become an ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church and lead a congregation as its pastor, but she sometimes doubts she'll get an opportunity. Christian YouTube imitation makes businessman out of seminary student »
Chris Wyatt is on a mission.Walking hastily through his cavernous fourth-floor headquarters in suburban Dallas, the founder of the Christian version of YouTube is searching for an available conference room.
Lawmaker objects to getting copy of Muslim holy book »
A Tulsa-area lawmaker is objecting to the distribution of the Quran by the Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council. City Council drops 'Lord's Prayer' from meeting routine »
Under legal threat from a church-state separation group, the City Council has dropped its long-standing practice of opening meetings with the Lord's Prayer. Some Oral Roberts alumni want Christian mediation instead of lawsuit »
Some Oral Roberts University alumni have said they wished a dispute between university officials and several former professors could have been resolved without a lawsuit, but the plaintiffs' attorney said he unsuccessfully tried to handling the issue privately before going to court. Descendants fear development near site of massacre »
Preservationists and the descendants of settlers slaughtered by Mormons and Paiute Indians here 150 years ago worry that land around the massacre site could become a hot real estate commodity. Mixed reactions to requirement that students speak only in English »
Officials at St. Anne Catholic School here have gotten mixed reactions to their requirement that students speak only in English while at school. Sheiks, libraries order Vatican's limited edition Knights Templar heresy trial compendium »
Sheiks, libraries and collectors around the world have ordered the Vatican's new $8,400 limited-edition documentation of the heresy trial of the Knights Templar, officials said Thursday. 'Amazing Grace' art exhibit balances religious, secular themes »
Stepping into "Amazing Grace: Self-Taught Artists From the Mullis Collection," a visitor is greeted by a vivid oil painting rife with the visionary, spiritual themes that the exhibition's name suggests. 'Sit Down and Shut Up': Punk priest takes on tradition-bound world of Zen »
As he leads his followers through a ritual at a centuries-old temple deep in the mountains of central Japan, Brad Warner wears the flowing black robes and brown bib that identify him as a Buddhist priest. Rural Maryland town wary of plans for mosque »
A Muslim group's plan to build a mosque and convention site on a 224-acre farm has met with resistance from many residents of this rural, overwhelmingly Christian town who fear its tranquility and security may be jeopardized. Judges blocks state government money for two north La. churches »
A federal judge blocked state government payments to two churches in northwest Louisiana, saying they violate the constitutional division between church and state because the budget doesn't say what the money will be used for. Leading Romanian Orthodox bishop said to have been secret police collaborator »
Bishop Pimen, an elderly Orthodox cleric who was once vocal in demanding the return of church lands confiscated by the communists was also a collaborator of the feared Securitate secret police, the council publishing the Securitate files said. Hinckley defends Mormon faith in church meeting »
Gordon B. Hinckley, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, defended the Mormon faith at the denomination's semiannual conference Kinnamon nominated to lead National Council of Churches »
The Rev. Michael Kinnamon, an ecumenical leader and pastor in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), has been nominated to lead the National Council of Churches. Atheists will be among friends at group's annual convention »
Americans may dislike atheists, but for one weekend those who don't believe in God will find sanctuary here. Presbyterians are latest mainline Protestant group with widening rift over Scripture »
The Episcopal Church isn't the only mainline Protestant group shaken by open conflict between theological liberals and conservatives. Documentary explores religion and homosexuality debate through Christian parents of gays »
TV and film producer Daniel Karslake enjoyed working on segments about religion and gay relationships for the PBS gay news magazine "In the Life." State Baptist group lays off 29 staff members »
Texas Baptist leaders laid off 29 employees this week during what they acknowledged are tough budget times. Evangelical college names policy center for alumnus Hastert »
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) _ One of that nation's training grounds for future evangelical leaders, Wheaton College, is naming a new public policy center after former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, an alumnus.
Top Presbyterian officer announces retirement »
The Rev. Clifton Kirkpatrick will retire when his term as the top official of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) expires next year. University of Wisconsin-Madison again sued by religious group over funding »
A Catholic student group has sued the University of Wisconsin-Madison, saying the school is illegally refusing to allow student fees to pay for certain religious activities. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles is selling a convent »
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles is selling a convent that has housed an order of nuns for more than four decades to help pay for a record-breaking sex abuse settlement. Graham grandson returns to flock with prodigal son story _ his own »
The pastor's hair is spiky, his beard is scruffy, his skin is tan. He talks of his youthful forays into drugs and sex. Churches recruiting Latin American clergy to better serve Hispanics »
They're in a new country, working a new job and living a new life, but for the Latin American immigrants who come to the United States every year, going to church doesn't have to be any different from worshipping back home. Albania OKs United Methodist Church »
Albania, a former communist nation which is now majority Muslim, has officially recognized the United Methodist Church. Italian Catholic leaders renew effort to outlaw abortion »
Roman Catholic leaders in Italy are renewing their fight against legalized abortion following a recent botched procedure involving twins. Beijing, critic of religion, to build religious worship center in Olympic Village »
Beijing Games organizers say they plan to build a multi-faith worship center in the Olympic Village, a striking move in a country that heavily restricts all religious activity. Rockland jail chaplain's suspension set to end after ruling »
A Christian jail chaplain who distributed anti-Islamic cartoon booklets could be back at work soon under an arbitrator's ruling. Creation Museum »
The chief state naturalist is planning a group field trip to the new Creation Museum because of a growing number of park visitors challenging naturalists with what they learned at the museum. Biblical sabbatical challenges Israel's modern-day farmers »
Beginning next week, Israeli farmers face a strange challenge: How to avoid going bankrupt while observing an ancient biblical commandment ordering them to stop working their fields for a year. Holocaust survivors return to Poland with fortunes to help rebuild Jewish life »
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - They spent their childhoods in the rich, layered Jewish life of prewar Poland, then survived Hitler's mission to wipe out European Jewry in the ghettos and gas chambers of occupied Europe.
University of Wisconsin opens kosher meat kitchen in residence hall »
Heather Zucker ate mostly salad and spaghetti during the years she lived in the University of Wisconsin-Madison dorms. Sometimes, her dinner was just a bowl of ice cream. Malaysia suspends newspaper for publishing picture of Jesus holding cigarette »
Malaysia's government ordered a Tamil-language daily to immediately halt publication for a month Friday as punishment for printing an image of Jesus Christ holding a cigarette, an official with the newspaper said. Hebrew charter school in Hollywood, Fla., halts language classes over church-state concerns »
A charter school has been ordered to temporarily suspend Hebrew classes while officials try to determine whether teachers are advocating the Jewish faith. AP Poll: Religion a vital part of young Americans' lives, and leads to more happiness »
Among America's young people, godliness contributes to happiness.An extensive survey by The Associated Press and MTV found that people aged 13 to 24 who describe themselves as very spiritual or religious tend to be happier than those who don't.
Evangelicals join other Christian groups in push for common code of conduct on conversions »
Evangelical groups have joined efforts spearheaded by Roman Catholic, Orthodox and mainstream Protestant churches to create a common code of conduct for religious conversions that would preserve the right of Christians to spread their religion while avoiding conflict among different faiths. Monks offer retreat for war-weary soldiers »
National Guard Capt. Jeffrey Cox watched soldiers lose sight of God in the violence and daily grind of the war in Iraq. Husband's dream carries grieving widow to warden service ministry »
Personal tragedy set Kate Braestrup on her path to ministry. Resource guide promoting inclusion includes prayers for Jews changing genders »
Halfway through a newly revised manual promoting inclusion for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people in Judaism's Reform movement are two short blessings written by a rabbi who was raised Eliza and now goes by Elliot. Southern Baptist seminary to offer academic program in homemaking »
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary offers coursework in Greek and Hebrew, in archaeology, in the philosophy of religion and _ starting this fall _ in how to cook and sew. Growth of 'new media' fatwas rankles traditional Islamic establishment »
The Internet, satellite television and even the telephone are increasingly being used in the Muslim world to issue fatwas _ religious decrees _ on issues as varied as whether women can pluck their eyebrows or good Muslims should read Harry Potter. Malaysians debate nation's religious identity »
The large Buddhist, Christian and Hindu minorities in Malaysia are increasingly expressing concern over their place in the majority Muslim country. Pioneering woman bishop in Anglican Church of Canada to resign »
The first and only female bishop in the Anglican Church of Canada plans to resign Nov. 30. Polish mayor, chief rabbi join efforts to clean up Jewish cemetery desecrated by vandals »
Poland's chief rabbi and the mayor of a Polish town joined efforts Tuesday to clean gravestones at a Jewish cemetery that vandals had desecrated with Nazi symbols. Romania to verify Orthodox clerics' secret police files before election of patriarch »
A council overseeing state archives said Tuesday it will publish the names of any top Orthodox clerics who collaborated with Romania's former secret police, the Securitate, before the election of a new patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Methodist court to consider case of transgender minister »
The highest court for the United Methodist Church is taking up the case of a minister who changed gender from female to male. New Life Church is recommending a Texas megachurch leader replace disgraced senior pastor Ted Haggard. »
A search committee at New Life Church is recommending a Texas megachurch leader replace disgraced senior pastor Ted Haggard. Controversy surrounds beatification cause of slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero »
Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, the outspoken church leader who was killed in 1980 as he celebrated Mass, has become as polarizing in death as he was in life. Savior emerges for attraction simulating Jerusalem in Orlando »
Jesus Christ is crucified and resurrected here six days a week.Snarling Roman soldiers whip and drag him, and somber audience members watch. Some quietly weep at a pageant bloody and cruel.
Reports: Scores of ethnic Tibetans arrested in China amid calls for Dalai Lama's return »
Scores of people were arrested in a traditionally Tibetan area of western China following public calls for the return of Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, reports said Friday. China insists on communist government's sole right to recognize Tibetan living Buddhas »
Ratcheting up its control over Tibetan Buddhism, China on Friday asserted the sole right to recognize living Buddhas, reincarnations of famous lamas that form the backbone of the religion's clergy.
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