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Talk With the Preacher
By Amy Butler   
Thursday, February 09, 2012
(ABP) -- A long-time member of our church went on to her heavenly reward a few weeks ago. Flora was the soul of kindness and grace, serving as an usher every single Sunday, welcoming people to worship from the same corner at the back of the sanctuary each week. Flora was one of those ladies who might occasionally wear a hat to church because she was proper and gracious like that. The soul of kindness and grace, Flora was a favorite church friend of mine.
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Opinion: Dear Social Media Consultant Print E-mail
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By Natalie Aho   
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Interactive communications specialist Natalie Aho responds to a frustrated pastor wondering how much time and energy to expend in mastering new and unfamiliar Internet tools for ministry.
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Opinion: Contraception and the rosary Print E-mail
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By Zachary Bailes   
Monday, February 06, 2012
(ABP) -- The Obama administration recently initiated a directive requiring religious institutions to offer coverage for contraception in their health-care plans. Among those raising concerns is the Catholic Church. Contraception and Catholic theology aren’t compatible it seems, and in a society that values freedom of religion this debate is far from over.
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Opinion: Negative politics and spiritual schizophrenia Print E-mail
FaithLines
By Jim Denison   
Monday, February 06, 2012
(ABP) -- In the aftermath of the Florida presidential primary, this headline caught my eye: "The Republican Florida Primary Was the Most Negative Ever in Terms of Ads"  One analysis indicates that 92 percent of the ads aired during election week were negative.
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Opinion: Joining Baptists in defeating NC Amendment One Print E-mail
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By Susan Parker and Angela Yarber   
Friday, February 03, 2012
(ABP) -- A few weeks ago we were invited to teach a class of clergy about North Carolina Amendment One, a measure on the ballot May 8 that would define marriage as only between one man and one woman. It was an honor to be asked, but not too surprising. We are, indeed, the only Baptist church in the country with two lesbians as head pastors.
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