Archdiocese hits largest settlement in abuse cases
August 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a landmark $660 million settlement with 508 alleged victims of sexual abuse, the largest such
Homosexuality not in God’s plan, Mormons say
August 16, 2007
SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon officials have issued a new booklet on homosexuality that states that same-sex relationships are “inconsistent” with God’s plan but some
Poll: 44% of Catholics ‘committed’ to faith
August 9, 2007
VENTURA, Calif. — Forty-four percent of Catholics in America say they are “absolutely committed” to Christianity, according to a Barna Group poll that compared the
Humanist loses case over voting in churches
August 9, 2007
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A judge ruled July 30 against a humanist who said his constitutional rights were violated when he had to vote
Christian leaders mark 50 years of ecumenical effort
August 9, 2007
OBERLIN, Ohio — Marking 50 years since a prominent ecumenical gathering in Oberlin, Ohio, representatives from a host of Christian denominations July 23 wrapped up
Gay-friendly Baptist groups excluded from event
August 2, 2007
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The organization sponsoring an upcoming historic Pan-Baptist gathering has told two gay-friendly Baptist groups they cannot participate in an official capacity.
Baylor’s religion department gets $4M estate gift
August 2, 2007
WACO, Texas — Baylor University in Waco, Texas, announced July 20 an approximately $4 million gift from the estate of Allene Hubler, which will establish
Baptist churches ranked near top of list of nation’s ‘most influential’ churches
July 26, 2007
Two of the top 10 most influential churches in America are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), according to a recent magazine report. The
