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2. Sex abuse bill called 'victory' for church | In a legislative victory for the Roman Catholic church, Maryland delegates rejected a bill that would have allowed older victims of child sexual abuse to sue the church and the priests who abused them. (Washington Post)
   
   
3. A lone voice against sex offender bill | Lawyer tries to convince the Md. assembly that restrictions go too far (Washington Post)
   
   

Church life:

1. Churches offer spiritual advice in tiny bites, goofy or profound | On Sundays, the Rev. Debbie L. Scott preaches to her congregation inside North Bethesda United Methodist Church. The other days of the week, her message is delivered to the passing cars on Old Georgetown Road, on a sign with black, all-caps lettering. (Washington Post)
   
   
2. Turning to mammon to spread the gospel | A church that raised eyebrows with a provocative television commercial is resuming its advertising efforts with a campaign that seeks to emulate how the Gospel was spread: by word of mouth. (The New York Times)
   
   

More articles of interest:

1. Adoption institute supports gay parents | As debate over the issue flares in several states, a major adoption institute says in a new report that it strongly supports the rights of gays and lesbians to adopt, and urges that remaining obstacles be removed. (Associated Press)
   
   
2. Schiavo's husband, family battle in books | A year after the death of Terri Schiavo, her parents and husband release books this week attacking each other over the decision to let the brain-damaged Florida woman die by removing her feeding tube. (Reuters)
   
   
3. Researchers look at prayer and healing | Conclusions and premises debated as big study's release nears (Washington Post)
   
   

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