Domestic violence takes many forms
March 14, 2002
By Elizabeth Gregory Sharon married George in her early 20s. At first, he was only unkind at times. Later, his behavior became increasingly emotionally abusive.
Comics walk thin line with religious humor
March 14, 2002
Christian joke: “Presbyterians feel guilty about things they haven’t even done.” Jewish joke: “In the Bible, we’re the chosen people. In the locker room,
Pro-lifers support Bush’s bioethics appointees
February 14, 2002
WASHINGTON — Advocates of a sanctity-of-life ethic have given the appointees to President Bush’s Council on Bioethics generally favorable marks. The long-awaited names of the
Alabama hunger statistics reflect national problem
February 14, 2002
The number of individuals seeking food assistance is on the rise nationwide, according to a new report. And while Birmingham was not part of the
Religious games popular with people of faith
January 10, 2002
There’s a new kind of hero. He leads dangerous journeys to rescue lost souls held captive by evil hordes in the city of bondage. He
Quarter of adults on Internet are ‘religion surfers’
January 10, 2002
One in four adults who surf the Internet is looking for religious and spiritual material, according to a new survey released Dec. 23 by the
Attacks increase awareness of religion in public life
January 3, 2002
The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks unleashed an unprecedented awareness of the role of religion in public life and boosted the image most Americans have of
Falwell, ACLU join forces on property issue
January 3, 2002
LYNCHBURG, Va. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has offered to support Jerry Falwell — usually a foe — in his challenge to Virginia laws
