Experts Say Same-sex Laws Jeopardize Religious Freedom
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Baptists, Church-State Issues, Denominations, Law & Religion, Politics & Religion, Social Issues, Top Religion News
While a pastor’s right to preach against same-sex “marriage” may not be threatened by its legalization, many other religious activities may be in jeopardy, the general counsel for the American Jewish Congress told National Public Radio.
Study Called Slanted Regarding Pro-homosexual Mainline Clergy
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Baptists, Christian Opinion, Social Issues, Top Religion News
Mainline Protestant clergy are generally more supportive of homosexual behavior than the broader population, according to a study released May 20 by Public Religion Research.
101 New Missionaries Appointed in Denver
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Baptists, Christian Outreach, Missioniaries, Top Religion News
In the shadow of a troubled economy, the IMB appoints 101 new missionaries in Denver.
Pakistani Jets Pound Taliban Militants in Northwest
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Top Religion News, War & Peace, World News
Taliban militants on Sunday in the Orakzai ethnic Pashtun region, killing at least seven, while soldiers battled insurgents in the main town of the Swat region, government officials said.
Deaf Priest Among Newly Ordained
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Roman Catholic, Social Issues, Top Religion News
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley yesterday ordained six new priests, including the first deaf priest to serve the state’s deaf community. “We pray that they are blessed with good health, …
Pope Tells Catholics in China to Renew Their Loyalty to Rome
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Roman Catholic, Top Religion News, World News
CASSINO, Italy – Pope Benedict is urging Catholics in China to renew their loyalty to the Catholic Church in Rome. During a visit today to the southern city of Cassino, Benedict urged the Chinese…
Iran Says Foreign Forces No Help to Region
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Roman Catholic, Top Religion News, World News
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attacked the presence of foreign forces in the region at a summit with his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts on Sunday to discuss terrorism and other security pro…
Church of Scotland Backs Gay Priest
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Roman Catholic, Social Issues, Top Religion News
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has voted in support of the appointment of a gay priest. Reverend Scott Rennie was appointed to a congregation in Aberdeen despite thousands of church-g…
Pope Benedict Visits Site of Second World War Battle
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Roman Catholic, Top Religion News, World News
Cassino: Pope Benedict made a pilgrimage on Sunday to Monte Cassino, the site of a Second World War battle in southern Italy and home to a Benedictine monastery dear to the pontiff. Benedict was celeb…
Trustees Affirm NAMB’s ‘crucial’ Role
Posted Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Baptists
Trustees of the North American Mission Board have unanimously approved a resolution describing the entity as “crucial to the weaving together of Southern Baptist partners to fulfill the Great Commission.”