Clergy Hope Injunction Leads to Immigration Reform

PHOENIX (AP) _ Religious activists who oppose Arizona's new immigration law say they'll go ahead with prayer vigils Thursday despite an injunction blocking some of the law's provisions from taking effect. A...[more]

Democratic Senators Feel Free to Disagree With Their Churches

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Some Democratic senators say they don't feel a need to accept all of their churches' teachings. Dick Durbin of Illinois, who's Catholic, told reporters that he believes it's more...[more]

Senator: Weekly Prayer Breakfasts Promote Understanding

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A leader of the U.S. Senate's weekly prayer breakfasts says they're often attended by 20 or more senators from both parties. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota says each week a...[more]

Top Methodist Court to Reconsider Denial of Membership to Gay Man

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ The highest court in the United Methodist Church will review its 2005 ruling that allowed a clergyman to bar a noncelibate gay man from joining a congregation. The Judicial Council will take up...[more]

Christian Teacher Settles Arm-Branding Case

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ An Ohio family has settled a lawsuit against a public school teacher who was accused of promoting his Christian faith in class and burning the image of crosses on students' arms. The family of...[more]

Laura Bush to Speak at Heritage Christian University Fundraiser

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) _ Former first lady Laura Bush will speak at the annual fundraiser for Heritage Christian University in Florence, Ala. University President Dennis Jones says the Aug. 28 event will raise money for...[more]

Catholics Must Pay to Attend 2 Pope Events in UK

LONDON (AP) _ Church officials say Catholics will have to pay admission of up to $39 to attend two of the public events in England to be led by Pope Benedict XVI during his visit in September. The charges -- believed...[more]

Study Finds Amish Communities Growing Rapidly

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) _ A new study estimates the number of Amish in North America has doubled since 1992 and increased nearly 10 percent in the past two years alone. The study by the Young Center for...[more]

Official: Ukraine Church Blast Kills 1, Wounds 8

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ Officials in Ukraine say a bomb blast Wednesday at an Orthodox church killed one person and wounded eight. An Emergencies Ministry spokeswoman says a homemade explosive device detonated near the...[more]

Fla. Church Organizing Sept. 11 Burning of Quran

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) _ A Florida church known for its statements against Islam is planning a Quran-burning ceremony on Sept. 11. The Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville is using its website and...[more]

Jewish Man's Body Moved From Orthodox Cemetery

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ The remains of a Jewish man who died 45 years ago have been moved to a family-owned plot in a Pittsburgh cemetery after a judge determined that his late wife's wishes should be honored. Allegheny...[more]

German Soccer Gets Ruling on Ramadan Fasting

BERLIN (AP) _ A Muslim group and German soccer authorities have determined that professional Muslim footballers may break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. During Ramadan, which starts around August 11,...[more]

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