Monthly Archives: November 2008

Vampire ethics and morality

Posted on November 12, 2008 by melissa nann burke

“What’s a nice Mormon girl like you doing writing about vampires?” That’s a question folks have posed to Stephenie Meyer, author of “Twilight” fame. If I were Meyer, I think I’d get pretty annoyed with how often journalists note her … Continue reading →

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Sentencing for ex-treasurer of Lutheran synod

Posted on November 10, 2008 by melissa nann burke

Barry Herr, the Lutheran synod’s former treasurer, is scheduled to be sentenced at 11 a.m. Nov. 21 in Harrisburg. In July, Herr of Lancaster pleaded guilty in federal court to mail fraud, and the federal prosecutor told the judge he … Continue reading →

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Sightings: No one ever wins culture wars

Posted on November 10, 2008 by melissa nann burke

Religion scholar Martin Marty muses over exit polls and offers his long-held observation and thesis, Marty’s Law: No one ever wins culture wars. Read his full essay at the jump.

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Rabbi and atheist face off

Posted on November 10, 2008 by melissa nann burke

Rabbi David Wolpe, author of the new book “Why Faith Matters,” will take on atheist Christopher Hitchens in a debate later this month. Wolpe will answer questions from author Jonathan Safran Foer and members of the Live from the 92nd … Continue reading →

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Author Ruth Haley Barton stopping by York

Posted on November 10, 2008 by melissa nann burke

Evangelical Christian author Ruth Haley Barton will speak and autograph books 7 p.m. Monday at Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Road in York Township. Barton has written seven books and directs the Transforming Center, a retreat and writing … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham turns 90

Posted on November 9, 2008 by melissa nann burke

Evangelist Billy Graham celebrated his 90th birthday with his family Friday near his mountain home outside Asheville, N.C. Christianity Today has a special section on Graham, including articles, sermons and a collection of quotes.

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Deacon becomes Anglican priest

Posted on November 9, 2008 by melissa nann burke

A week ago, Deacon Douglas K. Mussey of Good Shepherd Church in Harrisburg was ordained to the Anglican priesthood in Fairfax, Va., by a congregation of breakaway Episcopal parishes who view the denomination as too liberal. Mussey was among clergy … Continue reading →

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More detailed exit poll data

Posted on November 5, 2008 by melissa nann burke

From the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life:

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Exit polls by religion

Posted on November 5, 2008 by melissa nann burke

I’m still searching for a more detailed breakdown of the exit polls, but here’s what I’ve found so far about how the vote Tuesday looked by faith group: – 53 percent of Catholics voted for Obama (45 percent for McCain) … Continue reading →

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