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Prominent Catholic priest, Rev. Benedict Groeschel, says first-time sex abusers shouldn’t be jailed
The Rev. Benedict Groeschel, a Franciscan friar from New York who appears often on EWTN, a conservative Catholic TV channel, said that priests who abuse children "on their first offense" should not go to jail.
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Tyler Clementi’s parents leave evangelical church over views on homosexuality
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (RNS) The parents of Tyler Clementi have left their longtime evangelical church due to its views on homosexuality. By Dan Ivers.
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Mormon women seeking middle ground to greater equality
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) While some Mormon feminists want access to the all-male priesthood and others see it as blasphemy, a third group of Mormon women crave a more engaged and visible role for women in the church that respects history and doesn't compromise doctrine. By Peggy Fletcher Stack.
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The Religion News Godcast welcomes Azariah Southworth
This week on the Religion News Godcast: Azariah Southworth, the evangelical-turned-agnostic who outed evangelical writer Jonathan Merritt.
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Black churches split over gay marriage and Obama
(RNS) President Obama's support for gay marriage has put some black clergy in a bind, torn between their political loyalties and their religious beliefs. By Adelle M. Banks.
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Chick-fil-A to draw crowds - and not for its food
(RNS) It could get pretty crowded at Chick-fil-A this week - and not because of the fast-food restuarant's famous waffle fries. By Adelle M. Banks.
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In gay marriage fight, some companies take a stand
(RNS) In an unconventional move, a number of high-profile business executives have come out on the issue of gay marriage. By Laura Petrecca.
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Amid political battle, Catholic bishops promote natural family planning
(RNS) Amid a battle with President Obama over a new contraception mandate, the nation's Roman Catholic bishops are promoting natural family planning -- but will their flock take heed? By Lauren Markoe.
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Do atheists have a sexual harassment problem?
(RNS) Women's attendance at atheist conferences is down and sexual harassment accusations are rising, which leads to the question: Does the nontheist community have a sexual harassment problem? By Kimberly Winston.
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Archbishop of Canterbury slams Christians who feel `disgusted’ about homosexuality
LONDON (RNS) Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams criticized some Christians for feeling so "embarrassed and ashamed and disgusted" over homosexuality that they send out a message signaling a lack of understanding and patience. By Al Webb.
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