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Recent Posts
- U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on government meeting prayers
- U.S. Social Security Administration: ‘Messiah’ and ‘King’ trending baby names
- Victoria’s Secret model Kylie Bisutti gives up career for Christ: admirable?
- Keeping Ten Commandments out of public places good for Christians
- PSs (Pastor spouses): an often overlooked partner in the church
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- Ken McKiernan on Muslim reaction to Boston Marathon bombing
- Jim Fahringer on Keeping Ten Commandments out of public places good for Christians
- Belief & Beyond | Washington Post poll reveals broad support for allowing gays in Boy Scouts on Boy Scouts of America compromise on gays: is it fair?
- Kevin Eck on Grace Fellowship names the Rev. Michael Anthony senior pastor
- brendan on The tragedy of Matthew Warren and the religion of mental health
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President Obama attending interfaith healing service in Boston this morning
Continuing on yesterday’s Boston theme, an interfaith service happening right now has brought out an overflow crowd to help the city heal from Monday’s bomb attack. First Lady Michelle Obama is expected to join the president for an interfaith service … Continue reading
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Tell me about your York faith partnerships
Just got an email from the Rev. Mark Kearse at Cornerstone Baptist Church. We plan to meet soon to talk about Cornerstone’s association with Zion United Church of Christ in York. Ever since 2009, Cornerstone has met at Zion’s big … Continue reading
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Keep sending me those Easter photos
I did a story today on how people do not dress up for Easter anymore, or at least it isn’t as big of a tradition as in the past. In this story, I asked for your photos of Easter dress, … Continue reading
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A map of York County missionaries around the world
York County churches provided the following information to create this map of missionaries serving at home and abroad this year. The list includes information from all the churches that responded to a request. The map will remain live on this … Continue reading
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Alternatives to the Boy Scouts?
Saw a story today that conservative backlash to the impending Boy Scouts’ decision to possibly admit gays could lead to other organizations gaining popularity. Makes total sense to me, although I’m not sure those organizations would have true staying power. … Continue reading
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One pope who should have resigned
Once the shock of this morning’s announcement by Pope Benedict wore off, I realized I had to blog about this. At this point, there’s not a lot that can be said about Benedict’s decision. He seems frail and, having witnessed … Continue reading
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The Rev. Ed Short is back with a new congregation
Got a tip yesterday that the Rev. Ed Short, formerly of Grace Fellowship in North Codorus Township, is back with a new congregation. Short is meeting with his new church at rented space inside the Spring Grove Community Center, my … Continue reading
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Public Religion Research Institute survey: Catholics more likely to favor gun control
As the gun control debate simmers on the back burner amid fiscal cliff negotiations, let’s break down how various religious adherents feel about gun laws. According to a new survey by Public Religion Research Institute, 52 percent of the public … Continue reading
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Guest blog post on Bill Gates and David Green
Turning the blog over today to the Rev. Jim Driskell of First St Johns Lutheran Church in downtown York. He writes an insightful piece on philanthropy. Thanks to Pastor Jim for sending it. SAVED BY WHAT YOU DO? OR WHO … Continue reading
What are the biggest faith issues facing Americans in 2013?
I am working on a faith story to wrap up the year Dec. 27. I want to do a Q&A with a diverse group of faith leaders on what the biggest spiritual/religion issues are as we turn the calendar on … Continue reading
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