2011年4月25日星期一

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Yahoo! News: Religion News

Episcopal Church property dispute back in court (AP)

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:34 PM PDT

AP - A years-long dispute between the Episcopal Church and several breakaway congregations over homosexuality and important tenets of Christian doctrine was back in a Virginia courtroom on Monday, where the fight will likely be decided on mundane aspects of real estate and contract law.

Gay ex-NJ governor's path to priesthood is blocked (AP)

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:11 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 27, 2007 file photo, former New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey is shown in Elizabeth, N.J. McGreevey's pursuit of the Episcopal priesthood has been put on hold indefinitely. The New York Post reports that the church has rejected his bid to join the clergy. The church wants McGreevey to wait so he can put more distance between his possible ordination and his 2004 coming out as a self-described 'gay American,' his simultaneous resignation and a messy divorce finalized in 2008. (AP Photo/Mike Derer, Pool, File)AP - Former Gov. Jim McGreevey, who abruptly resigned in 2004 after declaring himself "a gay American" and admitting an extramarital affair with a male staffer, has had his pursuit of the Episcopal priesthood put on hold indefinitely.

W.House berates religious leader over birth comments (Reuters)

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 02:05 PM PDT

Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, addresses the crowd at the Festival of Hope, an evangelistic rally held at the national stadium in Port-au-Prince, January 9, 2011. REUTERS/Allison ShelleyReuters - The White House struck back at Christian evangelical leader Franklin Graham on Monday for suggesting that President Barack Obama might not have been born in the United States.

White House rebukes Graham over Obama comments (AFP)

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 01:15 PM PDT

The White House scolded evangelical preacher Franklin Graham, shown here in 2004, for making AFP - The White House scolded evangelical preacher Franklin Graham for making "preposterous charges" on Easter Sunday, after he cited conspiracy theories over President Barack Obama's birthplace.

Judge denies Muslim inmate's lawsuit over beard (AP)

Posted: 25 Apr 2011 12:13 PM PDT

This photo provided by the Virginia Department of Corrections shows William Couch. Virginia's prison system did not violate a Muslim inmate's religious rights when it refused to allow him to grow a 1/8-inch beard, which he believes is required by his religion, a federal judge has ruled. Couch, a Sunni Muslim, is a medium-security prisoner serving multiple life sentences for rape and other convictions. He challenged the Virginia Department of Corrections' grooming policy, which bans long hair and beards. (AP Photo/Virginia Department of Corrections)AP - Virginia's prison system did not violate a Muslim inmate's religious rights when it refused to allow him to grow a 1/8-inch beard, which he believes is required by his religion, a federal judge has ruled.

In Easter message, pope urges diplomacy in Libya (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 08:01 PM PDT

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful upon his arrival in St. Peter's square to celebrate Easter mass at the Vatican, Sunday, April 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)AP - Pope Benedict XVI offered an Easter prayer Sunday for diplomacy to prevail over warfare in Libya and for citizens of the Middle East to build a new society based on respect.

Obama attends Easter service at historic church (AP)

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 07:23 PM PDT

President Barack Obama departs the White House en route to Easter worship services at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was joined by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - President Barack Obama and his family attended Easter service Sunday at a Washington church founded in 1863 by freed slaves.

New Mexico church draws pilgrims seeking miracles (Reuters)

Posted: 24 Apr 2011 06:47 PM PDT

Arthur Medina blows a horn as people wait in line to enter El Santuario de Chimayo in Chimayo, New Mexico April 22, 2011. Thousands of people walk to the little chapel over Easter weekend where, they believe, the dirt inside holds the power to heal, some from as far away as Mexico and Colorado. REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiReuters - Thousands of pilgrims made their way to El Santuario de Chimayo this Easter weekend, believing that a miraculous soil associated with the church will heal their pains and cleanse their sins.

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