AltWeeklies Wire
Liars in the Pulpitnew
It's hard to sit here and listen to the Rev. Ed Bacon and not think that the Pharisees have entered the temple again. The sophistry, spinning, and sheer avoidance of truth rivals anything uttered in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Alan Mittelstaedt |
09-28-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Carlton Pearson is Preaching the 'Gospel of Inclusion'new
His new gospel cuts against the grain of megachurch Christianity, and might make even mainstream churchgoers a little uneasy -- but others see it as a chance to build a bridge between evangelicals and secular nonbelievers.
Houston Press |
Russell Cobb |
09-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
The Texas Legislature Puts God in Public Schoolsnew
Now two lawsuits are fighting for the church-state divide.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
09-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
More Angels in Americanew
Has well-traveled atheist Christopher Hitchens ever had doubts about his doubts?
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
09-24-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Smoking for Jesus Ministry Takes Root in Texasnew
Exiled by hurricanes, the black congregation from New Orleans has flourished in Texas Hill Country, by clinging fiercely to their faith.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
09-24-2007 |
Religion
The Search for the Mormons' Garden of Edennew
Mitt Romney and his fellow Mormons believe Adam ate the forbidden fruit in Independence, Missouri -- we set out to investigate.
The Secret Sins of Father Kelly at Our Lady of Guadalupenew
The Catholic Church has been embroiled in sex-abuse scandals for more than a decade, and July's $660 million settlement by the Los Angeles Archdiocese brought legal closure, if not spiritual consolation, to Father Matthew Kelly's victims.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Nick Welsh |
09-11-2007 |
Religion
Vodou Childnew
A vodou ceremony in the Florida 'burbs? Who'da thunk it?
Miami New Times |
Tamara Lush |
09-10-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
After Ted Haggard, New Life Church Tries to Rise Againnew
New pastor Brady Boyd will avoid politics from the pulpit.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-04-2007 |
Religion
Touchdown, Jesusnew
Who says you can't worship God in between wings and a beer on a Sunday?
Willamette Week |
Paul Gerlad |
08-29-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
God Says 'Sell'new
Evans Community Baptist Church sells its property for $1.6 million, makes plans to start seven new churches with the money.
Metro Spirit |
Angel Cleary |
08-20-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Wal-Mart Starts Selling 'Faith-based' Toysnew
Starting this week, the store becomes the first mainstream retailer to sell toys from the One2believe company, which wants to provide alternatives to "toys and dolls that promote evil, destruction, lying, and cheating."
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-17-2007 |
Business & Labor
Pulpit Nonfictionnew
Alleged victim of sex abuse by San Francisco clergy is writing a book.
Tags: religion
Interfaith Movement Keeps Folks in Phillynew
Anna Guarneri is the Philly Fellows' best-case scenario, but hardly their only success story.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Kristin Pazulski |
07-31-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Religious Leader Indicted for Failing to Abate Asbestosnew
Earlier this month, a grand jury indicted Ray Landers and his nonprofit religious organization, Equipping the Saints Ministry International Inc., on eight counts of environmental crimes apiece.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
07-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
