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Jesus in MySpace: Churches use social-networking sites

(ABP) -- Social-networking sites like Facebook and MySpace are redefining the way many Americans build and maintain relationships -- and also how their churches communicate.

Public Affairs

Felice Gaer to serve as chair of religious-freedom panel

WASHINGTON (ABP) -- Veteran human-rights activist Felice Gaer will once again serve as chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Opinion: God, country and the 4th of July

(ABP) -- Visiting family last weekend, I experienced a classic “God and country” service at a large SBC church. There was a day when I would have been outraged by such a service on theological grounds. This particular day left me more analytical. These reflections are offered especially for everyone who will plan or experience a patriotic July 4th service this weekend.

Clarification

The characterization of a quotation by Welton Gaddy in the 24th paragraph of the July 1 ABP story, "On Bush's faith-based programs, Obama says save best, ditch rest," may have caused readers to misunderstand Gaddy's comments. Please replace that paragraph with the following: "Welton Gaddy, president of the Interfaith Alliance, said in a statement that Obama’s clarification of his views on church-state separation is “a step in the right direction, though I would like him to go further.” Specifically, Gaddy said, he would want Obama to be more explicit in rejecting direct government funding of churches and other thoroughly religious institutions."