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2. The Word of God, written by committee | Adam Nicolson's book takes on the daunting task of explaining the process behind the creation of the King James Bible (The New York Times)

1. The faith connection | The news events of the last 18 months have shown us that religion reporting is important, and it's becoming even more so (Diane Connolly, Poynter Institute)
   
   
2. Past as prologue? | Many religion-beat veterans are proud of their work but feel like Rodney Dangerfield in their newsrooms. Editors say they know religion is news, but religion-beat stories seemed too boring, or too controversial, to warrant dedicated coverage (Terry Mattingly, Poynter Institute)
   
   
3. Confessions (and counsel) of a religion writer | I looked like a big, fat loser to all the people whose zoning decisions, elections, sit-ins, and scandals I'd covered (Deborah Caldwell, Poynter Institute)

1. Which saint is best for England? | St George should be replaced as England's patron saint by St Alban, according to a poll of BBC radio listeners released on Monday (BBC)
   
   
2. St Alban slays St George to be our favorite saint (The Daily Telegraph, London)

1. PETA removes pro-vegetarian billboard that upset some Christians | Had a picture of a squint-eyed pig next to the words: "He Died For Your Sins. Go Vegetarian." (Associated Press)
   
   
2. Earlier: PETA sign equates pig with Lamb (News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.)

1. Stirring the pot | Despite mounting criticism, Carlton Pearson says everyone—even the devil—may be saved (The Dallas Morning News)
   
   
2. Earlier: Called to Account | Tulsa Pentecostal pastor defends his universalism before bishops (Christianity Today, Apr. 30, 2003)

1. Unease as Blair lays soul bare | Kamal Ahmed assesses the political fallout of Blair's declaration of faith in 'his Maker' (The Observer, London)
   
   
2. Thank God for politicians who take their cue from above | Faith will have taught Blair and Bush humility, conscience and responsibility (Michael Gove, The Times, London)

1. Wish you were here | Evangelicals blast Graham for past remarks on Islam, but say they regret he didn't have a chance to defend himself (World)
   
   
2. Casino ethics | What do religious traditions say about gambling? (Dale Buss, The Wall Street Journal)
   
   
3. Abusing our power | Do Christians sanction cruelty to animals? (Charles Colson, Breakpoint)
   
   
4. Clergy confab examines religion's role in conflict | Martin Marty, others weigh in on fundamentalism and the religious response to strangers (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland)
   
   
5. Moscow may help pave way for papal visit | Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that Moscow would be willing to help arrange a high-level meeting that could lead to the first visit by a pope to his country (Associated Press)
   
   
6. Religion news in brief | Pope names successor for troubled Dublin archdiocese, small congregations are key to Episcopal Church's growth, and other stories (Associated Press)

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