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Christian books | For many Americans, this summer's reading list has a biblical bent. One of the hottest novels is the latest in the evangelical Left Behind series. Why stories of good and evil have captured the best-seller lists (Talk of the Nation, NPR)
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Getting religion at work — a guide | Seven spiritually edifying things you can do while simultaneously eating a frozen Lean Cuisine, surfing the Internet, and ignoring the blaring cell phone for a few minutes — all without leaving the comfort of your work station (Cathleen Falsani, Chicago Sun-Times)
A test of her faith | A Yemeni exchange student living in York reflects on Islam, Christianity and America (York Daily Record, Pa.)
Religion news in brief | Why Episcopal bishop was suspended for gay marriage; Catholic college rescinds honorary degree promised to White House official; Indiana state trooper seeks reinstatement in religious flap; Heads of Orthodox churches attend liturgy for Communist terror victims; and other stories (Associated Press)
No sects, please | The decline of Jerusalem Syndrome raises the question whether the phenomenon ever posed a threat (Jerusalem Post)
More teen girls having sex, study shows | Teen sexual activity has stabilized, although more teenage girls are saying they have had intercourse, a federal report says (The Washington Times)
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