Monthly Archives: May 2009

Saving the kiss for wedded bliss

Posted on May 13, 2009 by melissa nann burke

A Tennessean article looks at a trend among some young Christians called the Virgin Lips Movement. Some teens and young adults are redefining what’s referred to as a purity pledge. Usually, that means someone who’s made a promise to God … Continue reading →

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Yorker is Gettysburg seminary’s new controller

Posted on May 13, 2009 by melissa nann burke

York resident Gary P. Williams has been named controller at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. He manages day-to-day financial activities of the seminary’s accounting and business and related activities and helps wrestle the school’s $6 million budget, student accounting and … Continue reading →

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Star Trek’s 10 Commandments

Posted on May 12, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Check out BeliefNet’s roundup of 10 commandments that found their way into “Star Trek” over the generations.

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Bishop criticizes college’s pick for commencement

Posted on May 11, 2009 by melissa nann burke

As Obama’s invitation to speak at the University of Notre Dame continues to draw criticism and headlines, Pennsylvania’s outspoken Bishop Joseph F. Martino of the Diocese of Scranton slammed the choice of commencement speaker at another Catholic school. Martino regrets … Continue reading →

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Methodists to lawmakers: Reject video poker

Posted on May 11, 2009 by melissa nann burke

A group of Pennsylvania United Methodists are among those urging a committee of state lawmakers to reject Gov. Edward Rendell’s proposal to legalize video lottery machines in thousands of the state’s restaurants and taverns. “Pennsylvania’s government — our elected leaders … Continue reading →

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Sightings: Torture

Posted on May 4, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Religion scholar Martin Marty’s latest Sightings column reflects on a recent survey from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life survey, which reveals that the more church-going you are, the more likely you are to approve of torture.

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Episcopal bishop-elect worries some, including Baxter

Posted on May 3, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Episcopalians in the Diocese of Northern Michigan recently elected a controversial new bishop, who has been criticized by some for challenging long-accepted teachings on sin, salvation and the the crucifixion. He’s also received a Buddhist lay ordination. The Rev. Kevin … Continue reading →

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Can you get flu from the Communion cup?

Posted on May 3, 2009 by melissa nann burke

Despite concerns over the Communion chalice used to distribute wine, one study suggests it may not be as unsanitary as expected, RNS reports. “For the average communicant it would seem that the risk of drinking from the common cup is … Continue reading →

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