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Pope, in first visit to United States, praises freedom, dings secularism

Fundamentalism & militancy: In world torn by religious history, stereotypes, is peace possible?

Fundamentalism & militancy: Beliefs alone not to blame when faith turns violent, scholars say

Fundamentalism & militancy: Religious violence outside the Abrahamic faiths

Fundamentalism & violence: Fundamentalists of all stripes want to turn back the clock

Fundamentalism & militancy: Defining ‘fundamentalism’

Kidnapped worker, Afghan driver apparently dead in Afghanistan

Broad U.S. religious marketplace spurs conversion, study suggests

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Will 'evangelical center' emerge to rival waning Christian Right?

Pastor points to Muslims as source of Kenya violence; experts disagree

Jason Christy, evangelical publisher, arrested for DUI, fraud

Federal panel asks Rice to intervene in Afghan reporter’s death sentence

Ministries continue in Kenya as violence and tensions remain

Evangelical voters in Michigan prefer Romney over Huckabee

Groups criticize religious insensitivity in exit polls, timing of Nevada caucus

Update: Baptist pastor Gilyard arrested for sex messages to teens

Attempt at dialogue with Muslims inspires further criticism of NAE

Election-spurred ethnic strife leads to arson massacre in Kenya church

Baptists give aid in Bangladesh as cyclone's death toll rises

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Critics: Doctrinal standard leaves evangelical society ‘exposed’

Evangelical scholar: Africans understand Old Testament better than Westerners

Evangelical scholars discuss justification by faith, may change doctrinal statement

McCracken, founder of prominent Christian music company, dies

Churches mobilize to repair fire damage while investigators search for arsonists

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Meals on Wheels workers stabbed in kitchen of North Carolina church

Budget deficit leads NCC to cut 14 staff positions

Manager of Christian bookstore in Gaza found murdered

Theology, attitudes hinder Mormon entry into Christian mainstream

Some Episcopal bishops unsatisfied with ‘lukewarm’ New Orleans statement

California church leaders question IRS investigation into war sermon

Pastor of burned church, arsonist’s mom talk in chapel service about redemption

Southern Baptist pastor in California charged with sexually abusing two girls

IRS probe clears Focus on the Family despite Dobson’s 2004 endorsements

D. James Kennedy, elder statesman of Religious Right, dead at 76

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Hardin-Simmons, others, withdraw from magazine’s ranking race

Taliban reportedly releases two of Korean hostages

Lutherans ask bishops to refrain from disciplining gay pastors

Rising evangelical star Jason Christy leaves trail of fraud, associates say

2nd Korean Christian hostage killed; Taliban set new exchange deadline

Christian hostages in Afghanistan wait as Korean official tries to win release

Baptist morality activist arrested on sex-for-hire charges in N.C.

Lutheran appeals panel strips gay minister of credentials

Police again seize Baptist church in Gaza during latest unrest

U.S. Latino believers prefer worship in Spanish and in the Spirit, study says

OPINION: Christian principles for immigration reform

Worship pioneer Robert Webber dies of pancreatic cancer at 73

Non-partisan federal panel decries Iraq's religious-freedom record

Turkey's few Baptists fear threats after murders, civil unrest

Gruesome murders, Islamist candidate worry Turkish Christians, secularists

Va. Tech: Some Christian leaders offer solace; others blame 'godlessness'

Five Baptist-affiliated students among 32 dead at Va. Tech

Palestinian Bible Society building bombed in latest Gaza incident

Wife of slain pastor convicted of voluntary manslaughter

Not just for Sundays anymore: papers rethink religion section

Episcopal bishops reject Anglicans’ ultimatum; total split over gays looms

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NAE's Anderson responds to pressure from conservatives on warming

Baptist churches among first responders after Ala. tornadoes

Other Anglican denominations force Episcopalians to find clarity

Ancient boy causes stir between modern-day evangelicals, archaeologist

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American religious delegation travels to Iran to seek peace

Bruce Metzger, Greek scholar responsible for NRSV, dies

Lutheran court upholds, decries penalties against gay minister

Christian Churches Together calls for united front against poverty

Tornadoes kill 19 in Central Florida; Baptist retreat center damaged

Zimbabwe police arrest 9 pastors attending leadership seminar

Global peace a growing priority among diverse Christian groups

Creating a 'peacemaking' church takes time, advocates say

Former Salvation Army head named to top evangelical spot

Groundbreaking conference gathers transgender Christian advocates

Evangelicals join with scientists in fight against global warming

Volunteer at Baptist camp faces child-pornography charges

Missouri Baptist pastor sentenced to 20 years for child sex-abuse

Not just for Christmas anymore: Mary gaining evangelical fans

Leaders at Texas conference join McKissic's call for more freedom

Christian morality can help stop AIDS, but not alone, Obama says

Treat homosexuality as 'temptation,' not orientation, former gay says

Journalists, conservative evangelicals prod each other over portrayal in press

Evangelical pundit Hewitt touts value of blogs, Mitt Romney

Baylor prof says Francis Schaeffer returned to fundamentalist views

Top evangelical Haggard steps down after allegations from gay prostitute

Labels mask diverse opinions on faith issues, researchers say

Survey: Moms fed up with sexy dolls, wish for wholesome alternatives

Belief in Halloween spooks, paranormal, said to be spreading among Americans

OPINION: Forgive or Die

Pentecostals a growing social, political force, study says

OPINION: Post-Christendom Christianity?

Jewish holy days provide opportunity for Jewish, Christian dialogue

Prayer targeting Muslim conversion during Ramadan draws criticism

What the Pope really said

Many American teens lose faith in early adulthood, study says

Blue Like Jazz mirrors debate about direction of Christianity

Tutu says apartheid, sin shattered when humans gather together

Religious affiliations just aren't what they used to be, report finds

Americans believe in four Gods, Baylor religion study finds

Muslim-Christian relations run both hot and cold since 9/11

Extremists, whether Christian or Muslim, misrepresent their faith, scholars say

Views of Islam differ with politics, faith, geography, scholars say

Islamic Allah and Christian God not the same, Muslim scholar says

Major divisions within Islam

Progressive National Baptists pick president, decry war in Iraq

Mother of Baptist students fears return to African homeland

Signs of life rare in New Orleans, but some hardy souls staying put

Evangelical leader Engstrom dies; ‘enormous loss,’ says Dobson

Christian schools lead the ranks of collegiate equestrian teams

Lady Liberty gets makeover in Memphis: megachurch adds cross to replica statue

Rival denominations with Baptist ties seek unity after century of 'discord'

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CBF members examine marks of emergent-church 'conversation'

Episcopalians send mixed messages, Presbyterians moderate at meetings

Pacific region leaves ABC over homosexuality issue

American Baptist regional group moves ahead with plan to separate

In Iraq, man distributes study Bibles to soldiers facing 'ultimate sacrifice'

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Record number of U.S. church groups reflects immigration, yearbook says

Coffin, outspoken activist, pastor of NYC’s Riverside Church, dies

Islamic group offers $5,000 reward in Baylor attack of Muslim woman

‘Genius of America’ based on individual rights, rabbi says

Rabbi warns of politicizing religion, says freedom from religion better

Tennessee Baptist churches rally to help tornado victims

Afghan president Karzai praises treatment of exiled Christian

Paul Corts named 5th president of Christian college council

Threat of death for conversion not unique to Afghanistan

Wife confesses to pastor's murder; police have yet to assign a motive

Wayland Baptist loses Hardage in California plane accident

Tenn. pastor’s wife appears in court; mourners gather at husband’s funeral

Condemned Afghan Christian freed, goes into hiding; others jailed

Despite resistance, Dallas City Council OKs homeless units near Baptist school

UPDATED: Surviving Christian activists reportedly freed from Iraqi captors

Alabama fires suspects stay in jail, face arson and burglary charges

Diverse groups urge administration to intervene in Afghan man's case

Satellite images renew interest in search for Noah's ark

Body of slain Christian peace activist returned to United States for burial

Christian punk-rockers find acceptance on 'straight edge'

After 30-year tenure, Robertson loses NRB board membership

Pakistani workers strike, children burn flags in anti-cartoon violence

Terrorist executed in Yemen for killing Baptist missionaries

'Father' of creation science, Henry Morris, dies at 87

Mark Noll leaving Wheaton for post at Notre Dame

Wenzao Han, prominent Chinese Christian leader, dies at 83

Iranian paper gives cartoon retaliation as Muslim protests, violence continue

Editorial cartoon sparks violence against Lebanese Christians

Simultaneous Iraq bomb attacks hit churches, kill 3 Christians

Baptist, Episcopalian, Presbyterian youth gather at Disney for worship, challenge

Natural disasters dominated news in 2005, Baptist editors say

Progressive Christian leaders arrested while protesting House budget cuts

Is the 'war on Christmas' worth fighting against?

Defenders call for support of evangelicals convicted of 1997 Mexican massacre

'Pray to Darwin,' Robertson tells city that rejected intelligent design

Ancient church ruins in Israeli prison may be earliest Christian structure

State Department report identifies global religious-freedom problems

Cutting socials programs is wrong way to balance budget, religious leaders say

Methodist court defrocks lesbian minister, reinstates pastor who denied gay member

Court hears case on Christian sect's use of hallucinogen in worship

Conference to offer youth multidimensional view of faith

Alterations to housing bill spark religious outcry

Officials propose grants, other payments to Katrina-affected religious groups

Roy Moore announces candidacy in Alabama gubernatorial race

Atlanta archbishop calls for closer Baptist, Roman Catholic relations

Supreme Court agrees jury erred by basing death penalty on Bible

Global Women adds two new staff members

Florida church won't cover cross for high-school grad ceremonies

Beheading of Christian leader in Bangladesh second in a year

Protesters oppose Christian university planned for Moscow neighborhood

Endowed chairs for Garlands are double rarity for Baylor

Chaplain echoes alleged bias at Air Force Academy

Report: U.S. anti-Muslim incidents increase 49 percent in 2004

Commission on global religious freedom adds Uzbekistan to violators list

Megachurches more numerous than researchers thought, study shows

Churches that support marriages become healthier, advocate says

Bush cites 'dependence on Almighty' in observing day of prayer

Panel to study religious discrimination by evangelicals at Air Force Academy

Gore, conservatives trade barbs over judicial nominations

Three institutions team up to offer social-work degree in Spanish

Most teenagers lack basic knowledge of Bible, surveyed teachers say

Author shares 10 components of healthy children's ministries

Dobson, Colson, Frist headline rally against judicial filibusters

Hip-hop churches carry message of redemption to urban youth

Sloan says Christian education stymied by name-calling, 'fear-mongering'

Christian colleges must adapt to population shifts, Reyes says

Louisville pastor criticizes church for hosting anti-filibuster rally

Brazilian pastor chosen to lead BWA evangelism division

Early research suggests spirituality may slow Alzheimer's effects

Eritrea approves denomination after years of persecution

NCC urges new pope to make good on pledge to seek Christian unity

New pope delights moral allies, not supporters of ecumenical ties

Supreme Court agrees to hear case on religious use of hallucinogen

Clinton calls for religious-freedom bill despite liberal groups' objections

Women's basketball team wins national title for Baylor

Alliance between evangelicals, Catholics among legacies of John Paul II's papacy

Opera goes West: Larkspur celebrates life of Depression-era pastor in Texas

Options for prolonging Schiavo's life fade with Supreme, state court rulings

Judge validates election of Aguillard as Louisiana College president

Supreme Court hears arguments on inmate religious rights

Kerry, Santorum say they will reintroduce Workplace Religious Freedom Act

Faith and Politics conference postponed due to Parham prolonged illness

Eminent Baptist theologian Stanley Grenz dead at 55

Fuller still seeking reinstatement at Habitat; forms parallel organization

Chicago scalpers asking $190 for tickets to hear TV preacher

BGCT publisher to produce BWA Bible studies

Emergent church 'rebooting' worship for new generation, speakers say

Rigid worship agendas can become idolatry, York says

Anglican leaders ask U.S. church to apologize for electing gay bishop

Author: Religious conflict to continue as Christianity shifts to south

Supreme Court will hear case on inmates' religious freedom

Religious-Right pioneer Ed McAteer dead at 78

Global campaign wants to mobilize Christians to combat poverty

Court: Catholic contraceptive coverage continues in California

WMU of Virginia leaders adopt 'declaration' opposing devaluing of women in ministry

State Department rebukes Saudis for repressing religious freedom

Seattle seaport ministry links volunteers from ethnic churches

BWA pledges more active role in fight for religious freedoms

Ten Commandments monument begins national tour at site of 'Monkey Trial'

Deadly bombings in Iraq target Christian churches for first time

Watchdog group files complaint against Arkansas church for 'political' sermon

Historic church handed back to Chinese Christians

Jews, moderate Baptists meet to foster relationships, learn

Getting around 'clash of civilizations' aids missionaries sent to Middle East

Observers: Indian election results renew hope for religious freedom

Terror attacks pointing Spaniards to faith, Baptist leader says

Growth of world religions calls for dialogue, not retreat, speakers say

Reports of anti-Muslim incidents up 70 percent over last year

Haynes: 'World's greatest experiment' in religious freedom must be preserved

Missionaries in Iraq not deterred by recent deaths, Rankin says

Mission-sending agencies asking hard questions about personnel safety

Pentecostals lead modest growth in U.S. church membership

Many Protestant ministers not willing to serve small churches, study says

Israeli musicians share faith, music with U.S. churches

Mainstream speakers urge Baptists to regain religious-liberty commitment

Moderate churches use 'Passion' to begin discussions about Jesus

Catholic panel finds 10,000 abuse claims, blames bishops

Federal religious freedom panel recommends 11 nations for sanctions

France's ban on religious symbols in schools sparks outcry from religious-liberty groups (revised)

France's ban on religious symbols in schools sparks outcry from religious-liberty advocates

New conservative Episcopal group wants to 'renew Anglicanism' in U.S.

Conservative Episcopalians' plans for alternative jurisdiction revealed

Conservative Episcopalians meet to provide further shape to network

Some conservative, messianic Jews criticize evangelicals for alliances

New Afghan constitution omits full religious freedom, critics say

Priest abuse victims' groups view audit results skeptically

Conservative Episcopal bishops form network opposed to gay bishop, unions

China detains two for supporting unofficial Christian churches

Some Churches of Christ re-examine tradition of instrument-free worship

Islamic group files slander lawsuit against Republican congressman

Third World Anglican bishops denounce installation of gay man

Falwell offers vision for America, election advice at SBC seminary

New poll on voters and religion shows strengths for both parties

UPDATE: Baptist children among dead in Russian massacre

Survey indicates Americans support religious freedom but not separation

Baptist children among hundreds killed in Russian school massacre

Christian leaders denounce Falwell, Robertson in New York Times ad

Supporters fund documentary to highlight Bush's faith image