WCC leader seeks unity under new general secretary
German theologian Konrad Raiser, elected head of the World Council of Churches, urges closer ties with evangelicals and Roman Catholics. He notes Western mainline churches face membership declines and funding gaps, but expresses hope the WCC and its 320 denominations can recover and inspire.
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New Frederick Community Church to rise near junction
The forthcoming church site is announced for a soybean field by U.S. 15 and Md. 340. Pastor Craig Nesbitt Deacon Guy Nesbitt and trustees George Oed and Dale Nesbitt unveil the sign, replacing Hillcrest Elementary School as the gathering place.
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God, platforms and God in Dallas rallies stir blasphemy debate
In Dallas the 1992 religious political rally drew praise for President Bush's claim that the Democratic platform omits God. Clergy leaders protested, saying God belongs to no party, while Ed McAteer defended Bush and GOP rhetorical use of scripture amid counterclaims of blasphemy and misquotation by Clinton.
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Revival of faith and politics in Dallas shapes 1980s alliance
The 1980 National Affairs Briefing in Dallas featured Rev. Bailey Smith declaring God does not hear Jewish prayers, triggering backlash from Jewish and Christian leaders. Ronald Reagan aligned with the religious right, described as the start of a lasting GOP-evangelical bond. McAteer organized Evangelicals-for-Bush sessions while staying nonpartisan officially, backing Bush personally and stressing evangelical support as pivotal for his victory.
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Kevin Kurtz to appear in Chastan music concert
Kevin Kurtz from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area will perform at 7 pm on Sept 12 at Tom's Creek United Methodist Church near Emmitsburg. He appears under the name He Lives Ministry. a free will offering is accepted and refreshments will be served.
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Prayer viewed as personal act not rigid rite
Across brief religion items, Emory historian Roberta Bondi says there is no single right way to pray. Catholic Charities USA is named the nation's biggest charity by the NonProfit Times with $15 billion annual income. The Freedom From Religion Foundation urges public schools to halt Boy Scout troop access until members affirm belief in God. Presbyterian Panel reports low smoking and drinking among Presbyterians, with only 8 percent smoking and two thirds abstaining from wine or hard liquor weekly. Bible translations rose to 1,978 languages in 1991, with Bible Complete translations in four new languages. Knights of Columbus reports a record 95 million dollars in donations plus 42 million hours of volunteer service last year. Conservative Judaism warns of growing economic gap as a social threat and submits policy positions on abortion to major parties. A memo from US bishops’ general counsel outlines permissible political activity by church-affiliated groups.
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