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Miracles in Mozambique: How Mama Heidi Reaches the Abandoned

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Miracles in Mozambique: How Mama Heidi Reaches the Abandoned

There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.

Tim Stafford

Evangelical Leaders Split Over Violence Against Women Act

House passes bill that removes protections for immigrant women who are victims of violence.

Tobin Grant

From CT Entertainment

Battleship

For a movie based on a board game, it's not half bad—and a pretty fun, patriotic romp.

Brett McCracken

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Obama Campaign Taps Young Adviser, Michael Wear, for Faith Outreach
A 23-year-old executive assistant in the White House faith-based office will head the campaign's faith outreach.
After Meeting with Black Southern Baptists, Richard Land Apologizes Again over Trayvon Martin Comments
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[thursday \| 05.17.12] Charles Colson: Defender of the Weak, Hugger of Lepers, Friend of Sinners, Christian Intellectual Marketing Martyrs: Does Iranian Pastor's Theology Impact Advocacy on His Behalf?	[wednesday \| 05.16.12] Should Churches Halt Missions Trips to Mexico? Helping Urbana Find Its Voice Culture Making Amid Cancer: The Choices That Suffering Makes Possible
[tuesday \| 05.15.12] The Choir's Steve Hindalong: Celebrating Sobriety Bolder As I Got Balder: How God Used Breast Cancer to Give Me Courage Wilson's Bookmarks	[monday \| 05.14.12] How Mitt Romney Could Pitch Himself as Mormon Freedom Fighter Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts
[friday \| 05.11.12] Why Jerry Falwell Sr. Isn't Rolling In His Grave over Romney's Liberty Invitation How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage	[thursday \| 05.10.12] Private Faith and Public Policy: Where Obama and Santorum Agree Why You Should Eavesdrop on Your Neighbors Supreme Court Decision on Religion Upends Campus Religious Groups

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At the end of his career, Dr. Robert L. Spitzer has reached a painful conclusion: “I believe,” he wrote in a letter, “I owe the gay community an apology.” (The New York Times)
Federal court rules NY town board’s prayer violated separation of church and state
In what it said was its first case testing the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled the town of Greece, a suburb of Rochester, should have made a greater effort to invite people from other faiths to open monthly meetings. (The Washington Post)
Canada’s pro-life movement gets a slick, youthful rebranding
No longer just grey-haired activists holding signs outside abortion clinics, the pro-life movement has undergone a savvy, youthful makeover. Viral video contests, slick marketing campaigns, podcasts and Facebook groups fly in the face of assumptions that all young people lean left and that opposing abortion is antiquated. (thestar.com)
Copts to shun Islamists in Egypt's presidential vote
If Christians voted as a bloc - which may not happen - they could help swing an unpredictable race whose main contenders are either Islamists or men who served under Mubarak at some time. (Reuters)
Harsh Era Looms in Aceh, Indonesia
Election of hard-line Islamic governor followed by closure of 17 churches. (Compass Direct News)

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State Supreme Court rules 'personhood' initiative petition void
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday ruled that an initiative petition to have personhood declared at conception is void and called the measure unconstitutional. As a result, it will not appear on the ballot. (Tulsa World)
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to Resign at End of Year
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of year to take up a position as master of Cambridge University’s Magdalene College. (The New York Times)
Dublin patron saint's heart stolen in cathedral raid
Irish police puzzled by latest in series of bizarre thefts of religious artefacts from churches (The Independent)
Washington may become first to require insurance to cover abortion
At a time when many states are making it harder for women to get abortions, Washington state appears headed in the opposite direction. (Associated Press)
Abortion investigation: Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to report clinics and doctors to police
Doctors filmed agreeing to abortions based on gender; "I don't ask questions," doctor tells pregnant woman (The Telegraph)
Schools work to balance gay, religious rights
Dozens of colleges have scrutinized how on-campus Christian groups operate after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowed a law school to deny funding to a Christian group that would not admit gays. (Associated Press)