2012年8月14日星期二

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Yahoo! News: Religion News


The Mormon Church Takes In $7 Billion a Year

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 01:17 PM PDT

The Mormon Church Takes In $7 Billion a YearWe all know that Mitt Romney is rich, but just how much does his church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, get within a year? Oh, just about $7 billion. You know, about the size of the entire Moldova's entire gross domestic product. The figure comes from a Reuters report wherein the news organization, alongside sociologist Ryan Cragun, examined church records to estimate which is derived from tithes — part of the practice of members giving 10 percent of their income — and "other donations."  


French back gay marriage as church urges prayers against

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 10:16 AM PDT

Two French men exchange vows at the marriage hallNearly two-thirds of the French back gay marriage, a poll published Tuesday revealed as Catholic bishops urged their followers to pray for the maintenance of traditional family arrangements.


Authorities investigating break-in say Mixed Martial Arts fighter found nude in church

Posted: 13 Aug 2012 11:21 PM PDT

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. - Mixed martial arts fighter and reality show host Jason "Mayhem" Miller was in jail on suspicion of burglary Monday night after deputies responding to reports of a break-in said they found him naked inside a Southern California church.

Calif. authorities investigating break-in say MMA fighter 'Mayhem' Miller found nude in church

Posted: 13 Aug 2012 11:12 PM PDT

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. - Mixed martial arts fighter and reality show host Jason (Mayhem) Miller was in jail on suspicion of burglary Monday night after deputies responding to reports of a break-in said they found him naked inside a Southern California church.

Police: MMA fighter found naked in Calif. church

Posted: 13 Aug 2012 10:51 PM PDT

Mixed martial arts fighter and reality show host Jason "Mayhem" Miller was in jail on suspicion of burglary Monday night after deputies responding to reports of a break-in said they found him naked inside a Southern California church.

Church hounding of Pussy Riot troubles Russians

Posted: 13 Aug 2012 08:05 PM PDT

A man walks past grafitti in support of a punk music band "Pussy Riot" in central MoscowThe dominant Russian Orthodox Church's tough stance against the all-girl punk band Pussy Riot has troubled some faithful and estranged it from the younger generation it must foster for future growth.


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