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2. 'Lost' and found | Season 1 was about surviving for 40 days in the wilderness. Season 2 has been devoted to figuring out the meaning of Dharma. And it really all comes down to a bunch of sinners who need to be saved. Now what do you think "Lost" is about? (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
   
   
3. Converting video games into instruments of God | A title based on the 'Left Behind' books embraces the medium's violent style. It may reach a new audience, but can it impart spiritual values? (Los Angeles Times)
   
   

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WCC to propose evangelism code of conduct:

1. Vatican, churches work on conversion plan | The biggest challenges to the project will be highlighted by who will be absent: Pentecostal and evangelical-style congregations that often lead the drive for conversions around the world and represent the fastest-growing bloc in Christianity (Associated Press)
   
   
2. Christian churches to work for code on conversion | The initiative, billed as a three-year study project, will be joined on the Catholic side by the Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue (Reuters)
   
   
3. WCC, Vatican to create guidelines on evangelization, proselytism (Catholic News Service)
   
   

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Other stories of interest :

1. Bible study banned | Apartment complex says common areas can't be used for Bible studies (Herald-Sun, Spartanburg, S.C.)
   
   
2. Praying for petroleum | Inspired by the Bible and prayer, John Brown sunk Zion Oil's first drill last year at a site where ancient tribal territories meet on a modern kibbutz. Conventional wisdom is that Israel is a dry rock in a sea of Middle East oil (The Christian Science Monitor)
   
   
3. Gospel according to Osteen | What evangelical means, and whether wealth is bad (Today, NBC, video)
   
   
4. O'Malley to refocus on Catholic-Jewish ties | Urges increase in links, dialogue (The Boston Globe)
   
   
5. Going long for Jesus | It's no accident that pro sports often resemble holy revival meetings. Devout athletes who praise God are coached by evangelical ministries with ties to the Christian right. But many players and fans feel left out of the huddle (Tom Krattenmaker, Salon.com)
   
   
6. Good Xians, bad Xians | And a few ways to spot the difference (Bill Cope, Boise Weekly)
   
   

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