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YWCA drops Christian affiliation from name
LONDON (RNS) The British branch of the YWCA has dropped "Christian" from its official name because it "no longer stood for what we are or what we do," the women's charity has announced.
After 155 years, the Young Women's Christian Association will now be known as Platform 51, the char...
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COMMENTARY: I wonder as I wander through Advent
(RNS) This year we bought a small Christmas tree. We couldn't afford $90 for a larger tree, or maybe we chose not to afford it. I wonder if our family Christmas will be diminished by a small tree.
We will be giving fewer and simpler gifts this year, too. Same reasons: can't, or won't....
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COMMENTARY: Doing more with less
(RNS) It's hard to gauge just how many Americans feel broke this Christmas.
Those who feel broke don't want to talk about it. Those who sell to the broke are hoping they don't give in to discouragement. And those who brought about this mess are spending lavish bonuses and catering to...
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`Father Oprah’ and wife welcome first daughter
(RNS) The Miami priest once known as "Father Oprah," who joined the Episcopal Church after his breaking his Catholic vow of celibacy, announced the birth of his first child on Thursday (Dec. 2).
"With thanksgiving to God, the giver of all life, my wife and I announce the birth of our...
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First lady expands `Let’s Move’ to religious groups
WASHINGTON (RNS) First lady Michelle Obama has expanded her "Let's Move" initiative to reduce childhood obesity to include working with religious and community organizations.
"We can provide all the information in the world but it's really the leadership and respect that so many of yo...
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Muslims prepare halal turkey Thanksgiving feast
(RNS) Garlic wafts in the air while sauce bubble on the stove. The kitchen clamors with young cooks preparing South Asian dishes. The women are in headscarves while the men wear hairnets covering dark curls.
Some cooks layer carrots and peas into a mountain of basmati rice while other...
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COMMENTARY: Being thankful is always in style
(RNS) Calling it a "beloved American tradition" in his official proclamation this week, President Obama reminded us that Thanksgiving is an opportunity "to focus our thoughts on the grace that has been extended to our people and our country."
Thank you, Mr. President. I needed to hear...
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Talking turkey (and God)
President Obama took some heat last year for not mentioning God enough in his Thanksgiving proclamation.
In this year's proclamation, he appears to go out of his way to avoid that critique (see full text below). Now about that poor turkey ...
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Thanksgiving’s a holiday atheists can believe in
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Ken Guthrie and his partner will be at his aunt's house for Thanksgiving, sharing a table with his grandmother, siblings and cousins -- a veritable holiday crowd.
But when it comes time to express thanks, Guthrie, a board member of Salt Lake City Pagan Pride, will...
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Study: Americans crave forgiveness but are choosy on dispensing it
(RNS) Most Americans have a desire for more forgiveness in their lives, but they are more critical when choosing who to forgive, according to a new survey.
Sixty-two percent of American adults said they need more forgiveness in their personal lives, and 94 percent wanted to see more f...
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