Welfare reform debate divides faith leaders in Washington
Religious leaders from Catholic and mainline Protestant traditions oppose the reform and urge Clinton to veto it. Evangelicals are silent as the bill advances, while critics warn of deeper poverty and unequal cuts to food stamps and entitlements. The piece notes projections of poverty rises, shifts in work requirements, and political dynamics as lawmakers debate the plan's impact. Michael J. McManus writes on religion and public policy from Bethesda, Maryland.
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Jolie & Henri
Alben Pennybacker
National Council of Churches
Urban Institute
David Beckmann
Wisconsin
Samuelson
Washington Post
House
Senate
Michael J. McManus
Reusion
Bethesda
Pastor Cotton Leaves Odessa for El Paso Revival Work
Odessa church leader Cotton seeks revitalization at Trinity First United Methodist in El Paso after seven years guiding Asbury United Methodist Church. He describes growth from one to two services, new ministries, and a 257 average Sunday attendance, with staff expansion ahead. He plans TV ministry outreach and transition challenges in downtown Trinity First.
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Asbury Methodist Church
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el Paso
Asbury United Methodist Church
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Odessa
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Trinity-First United Methodist Church
TE Paso
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Dallas Garrett
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Oteeen
Tyler
Se Seeenaan
Reece
Tina Cotton
Will Cotton
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Trinity-first
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Alamogordo
Las Cruces
N.M
Garrett
Luke
United Methodist
Garrett Cotton
89 years after his death faith healer draws crowd
A family visits the Don Pedrito Shrine in Falfurria s on the death anniversary of the famed faith healer. Followers continue to seek aid decades after his passing, drinking holy water and praying at the grave as they share stories of cures and devotion. Local scholars note belief persists despite modern medicine.
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Don Pedrito
Jesus Flores
Pharr
Flores
Michigan
Joe Bittinger
Pes
Tenas 1 University
Corpus Christi
Laredo
Bittinger
Pedrito
Jaime Hernandez
McAllen
Medina parishioners receive unexpected aid from Israel village
In Medina Washington, St Thomas Episcopal Church reports a $42 donation from Lagiya in Israel to fund a roof. The Negev Educational Association sent 150 Israeli shekels in response to a newsletter item about the roof drive, highlighting cross sea charity between rich and poor communities.
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Wash
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Americas
Lagiya
Israel
Ene
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Negev Educational Association of
Laqiya
Fletcher Davis
Davis
Lake 5
Iis
Microsoft
Bill Gates
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