Religious groups align on values for policy debate
Christians and Jews rally around shared public policy concerns. Ralph Reed Jr. and Senator from Connecticut emphasize conservative roots while Orthodox Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein hopes Judeo Christian Values in America can broaden to include liberal viewpoints. The center will be grant funded and avoid faith statements. It won’t seek grassroots members and aims to identify shared values guiding policy positions.
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The
Christian Coalition
Ralph Reed Jr
Connecticut
Religi
Yechiel Eckstein
Parish Named for Native American Woman In California
Cardinal Mahony led a ground breaking in Santa Clara for a new Catholic church named after Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. The 12th century Mohawk convert, beatified in 1980, will have California s first Tekakwitha parish. About 2,000 St Clare members lack a church home and will worship at Arroyo Seco until completion in spring 1997. The blessing included a pipe and sage smoke ceremony.
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Roger Mahony
Santa Clara
Calif
Kateri Tekakwitha
California
Tekakwitha
Montreal
Ed Renehan
St Clare Catholic Church
Arroyo Seco
Saugus
Los Angeles
Mahony
Renehan
United Church of Christ Updates Hymnals for Inclusive Language
The United Church of Christ revised its New Century Hymnal to use less male terminology while preserving core beliefs. New and restored hymns reflect God as both father and mother, with lines such as Mother of mercy replacing Father of mercy in certain verses.
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Andy Lang
Cleveland
Pope John Paul II Urges 50 New Churches in Rome
The pope appeals to Romans to fund fifty new churches in Rome noting many are clustered in the historic center while outskirts lack houses of worship. He says generosity will show pilgrims a city with a Christian heart during millennium celebrations.
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John Paul II
Rome
John Paul
Central New York parishes host fund drive and events
Catholic parishes across Central New York join a nationwide drive to aid retired nuns and religious members. Activities include a pancake breakfast with Santa at St. Anthony of Padua Church and a speakers series at the Spiritual Renewal Center.
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New York
United States Catholic Conference
St. Anthony of Padua
Midland Ave
Padtuan Hall
Spiritual Renewal Center
Syracuse
Marge Babcock
Christ the King Church
Liverpool
Jerry Blaszczak
le Moyne College
Paul Metzler
Center For Living With
Hospice of
Central New York
Religious leaders back Bosnia peace plan call
Regional faith leaders from Muslim Orthodox and Catholic communities urged Americans to back President Clinton's Bosnia troop deployment. They said US participation is needed to advance peace and reconstruction while bridging deep Balkan divisions and aiding relief efforts. The coalition echoed support from dozens of religious and humanitarian groups.
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Bosnia
Washington
U.S
Yugoslavia
Amer
Getormemt
Clrmanthie
Stunammod Asie Certia
American Muslim Council
Leonid Kishkovsky
Orthodox Church In America
Daniel P. Reilly
Worcester
Mass
U.S. Catholic Conference
Ot An Diayton
Ohio
NATO
American Jewish Congress
Congress
Clinton
Theodosius
Orthodox Church In
America
Cowboys for Christ makes Covington rodeo a gospel stage
At the Covington Fairgrounds a bareback disqualification sparks a scene as Paul Dufrene storms off. Preachers Ted Pressley and Rick LeDoux lead salvation moments with Randy Hubel finding faith amid rodeo life. CPC based in Fort Worth reports 68,000 worldwide with 30percent roaming 20 countries.
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Covington
Covington Fairgrounds
Paul Dufrene
A.C. Campbell
AC. Campbell
Dufrene
Randy Hubel
Ted Pressley
Rick LeDoux
Hybel
Cowboy Church
Christ
Salvation
Jesus
Fort Worth
Texas
CPC
LeDoux
South Louisiana
CFC
Combos For Christ
Southwestern Baptist Theological Semiary
Pressley
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Colorado
Vail
Fairgrounds
Hubel
Jarrod
Eanoube
Cowboys For Christ
Lou Vaughan
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Christian Motorcycle Association
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John Murray
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All Saints of America Orthodox Fellowship
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N. Townsend St
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United Nations Security Council
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