(July 26) Christian author asks: Is beauty the beast?

(July 26) Christian soldiers: Bible drill teams teach discipline, spiritual values

(July 26) Faith on two wheels: A biker is the preacher at this church

(July 26) Amazing grace with a beat: Gospel music incorporates hip-hop beat to lure a younger set

(July 26) The Gospel Sesame Street style: Puppets communicate spiritual truths

(July 26) Religion in the media: A look at recent books and magazines

(July 26) Ken Garfield column: Unexplainable grief gave Michael W. Smith a song to sing

(July 26) Terry Mattingly column: Science and faith at the movies

(July 26) Mike McManus column: Amid deep division, Episcopals elect liberal

(July 26) Michael O'Connor column: Maybe God really does look on our inward being

(July 26) Tom Schaefer column: Definition of religious diversity is changing

(July 19) At ACU: Bible Teachers Workshop begins

(July 19) Harold Fickett column: New friend extends a real and substantial kindness

(July 19) Ken Garfield column: Stereotypes linger among Northerners, Southerners

(July 19) What Would Jesus Do?: Inexpensive bracelet puts kids on spiritual path

(July 19) WWJD? bracelets: Local retailers can't keep bracelets in stock

(July 19) Terry Mattingly column: Episcopalians in U.S. out of step with third world church

(July 19) Mike McManus column: Louisiana reforms marriage, divorce laws

(July 19) Latter-Day Saints: Local Mormons observe 150th anniversary

(July 19) Clark Morphew column: Youths need message of grace, not judgment

(July 19) Michael O'Connor column: Save some indignation for the church

(July 19) Power tower: Church prayer volunteers answer calls for help around the clock

(July 19) Keeping tradition alive: Church women sew friendship in quilts

(July 19) Tom Schaefer column: Jots and tittles from the world of religion

(July 19) Religion in the media: A look at recent books and audio books

(July 19) Lauren Stanley column: Mission deepens understanding of our role as God's faithful servants

(July 19) Joy Thompson: Our children deserve a sound moral foundation

(July 12) Christian Intervention Program: Program begins Sunday at Apostolic Faith Church

(July 12) Holy Laughter: New spirit-filled revivalism sweeping the country

(July 12) James Rudin Column: The kings live! Biblical David meets Elvis Presley

(July 12) Divine Brotherhood and Sisterhood: Selfless love crosses religious boundaries

(July 12) Slavery: "We never said we're sorry"

(July 12) Family Viewing: Expansion of TV rating system approved

(July 12) Lutheran Numbers Stable: ELCA reports stable membership, jump in giving

(July 12) Rights Relative: Chinese church officials claim religious freedom exists - with limits

(July 12) Ever-Changing Scene: Global consultation reflects change in evangelists' origins

(July 12) Confident of Passage: Second Australian state moving toward voluntary euthanasia law

(July 5) Out cold for Jesus: Benny Perez's success in reaching young people has Christians buzzing

(July 5) Based on a hybrid vision: American Buddhist activist blends spirituality, social concern

(July 5) Historic occassion: National apostolic youth crusade to be held in Abilene

(July 5) Christ Universal Temple: The Rev. Johnnie Colemon's New Thought empire is built on the notion of spiritual healing and personal responsibility

(July 5) Harold Fickett column: Pope has great dreams of reconciliation; Christians should imitate his example

(July 5) What the fuss is about: What the Bible says about homosexuality depends on who interprets Scripture

(July 5) Terry Mattingly column: Church leaders wary of Hong Kong future

(July 5) Mike McManus column: Supreme Court decisions please, infuriate church leaders

(July 5) Clark Morphew column: Lutherans to gather in Hong Kong with tough questions for Chinese hosts

(July 5) Singing the Lord's praises: Christian music has seen its following grow strongly in recent years

(July 5) Michael O'Connor column: Court decision could force faithful to make choice

(July 5) Ministry to marginal members: Married priests continue to tend to spiritual needs of Roman Catholics

(July 5) Tom Schaefer column: Issue of assisted suicide is far from settled

(July 5) Religion in the media: A look at recent books and magazines

(July 5) Lauren Stanley column: Apology for slavery could be 1st step in ending racism

(July 5) Money matters: Giving in American Churches'

(July 5) New wineskins: Churches exploring less formal worship styles

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