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Richard Land apologizes for comments on Trayvon Martin case
(RNS) The Southern Baptist Convention's top public policy official has apologized for controversial comments he made about the Trayvon Martin case, and the black New Orleans pastor who's widely expected to be named the Southern Baptists' first black president has accepted his apology. By Adelle M. Banks.
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Murder-suicide desperation prompts soul-searching in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) After a botched murder-suicide involving a desperate older couple, experts in health and legal services are asking how two very poor people with disabilities found themselves in such desperate circumstances. By Rick Bella.
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Richard Land accused of lifting Trayvon Martin comments
(RNS) Richard Land, the Southern Baptist Convention's top public policy ethicist, has been accused of plagiarism after he criticized Democrats and civil rights leaders for exploiting the killing of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. By Greg Horton.
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Group says ‘Titanic’ film gets ‘women and children first’ doctrine all wrong
(RNS/ENInews) A Texas-based Christian ministry says James Cameron's 1997 film still delivers a decidedly un-Christian message: That "class warfare" aboard the doomed Titanic resulted in the disproportionate deaths of poor, female and young passengers. By Ron Csillag.
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Man behind ‘near-death experience’ ponders the afterlife
(RNS) In his new memoir, "Paranormal: My Life in Pursuit of the Afterlife," Raymond Moody, the man who coined the term "near-death experience," takes a look back, reflecting on his fascination with death, the effect of his life's work, and pondering what it's all meant. By Piet Levy.
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Five years later, mother of Virginia Tech victim wrestles with God, finds peace
CENTREVILLE, Va. (RNS) It's been five years since Celeste Peterson's only daughter was killed in a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech. And while the grieving mother has rediscovered her faith, it hasn't been easy. At first, her prayers were near obligatory: "Thank you for this day. I'm not talking to you. Amen." By B. Denise Hawkins.
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Muslim growth is good for Muslim businesses, marketing
WASHINGTON (RNS) Muslim consumers are growing in America and they have money they want to spend. Now, mainstream businesses and marketing are starting to take notice. By Annalisa Musarra.
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‘Dr. Schnoz’ drops plans for another video poking fun at Jewish noses
(RNS) The Jewish doctor from Miami who was scolded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for producing a music video that mocked Jewish noses has canceled a contest for another music video.
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Vet hears God’s call in providing artificial limbs
NASHVILLE (RNS) In 2003, Allan Doyle was in Saddam Hussein's palace when a stone wall crushed his left leg. Doctor's had no choice but to amputate it below the knee. Now, Doyle has rediscovered his faith and found a new calling as a prosthetist -- a medical professional who fits amputees with new limbs. By Bob Smietana.
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Richard Land says Obama using Trayvon Martin case for politics
(RNS) The Southern Baptist Convention's top public policy official called activists Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton "racial ambulance chasers" who are fomenting a "mob mentality" over the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. By David Gibson.
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