British geneticist challenges Pope on human life start
Dr. John Godfrey of Edinburgh University writes in Nature that Pope John Paul I rejects the idea of an instant when fertilization occurs and that there is no moment when human life starts. He notes the pope’s views on embryology diverge from modern genetics. Meanwhile, Bishop David B. Johnson, 61, of the nation’s largest Episcopal diocese, died by a self-inflicted rifle wound after announcing retirement in November.
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John Godfrey
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Cardinal O'Connor Resigns But Not Yet Retiring
Cardinal John O'Connor turns 75 and offers resignation under Vatican rule yet officials say Pope John Paul I will likely ask him to remain guiding New York Archdiocese. The move follows church policy requiring resignation at 75 but timing remains unclear.
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Oxford Papyrus Fragments May Reveal Early Gospel Links
Scraps from an Oxford library could contain the earliest fragments of the Gospel of Matthew. If verified they may illuminate how sources who knew Jesus influenced the Gospel and the narrative of his life and resurrection. Three Orthodox groups quit the American Zionist Movement over pluralism disputes.
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England
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Jesus Christ
Matthew
Galilee
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Religious Zionists of America
Amit Women
Emunah Women
American Zionist Movement
Israel
Religion News Service
Gay Lutheran church allows pastor to remain after defy fire order
Parishioners of St Paul Lutheran Church in California supported their gay pastor Ross D Merkel who was defrocked for a gay relationship. Church leaders decided to permit the pastor to stay after defying an order to fire him.
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Rattlesnake Death Tied to Faith Act Leads to Accidental Mark
A Baptist layman, Dewey Hale of Louisiana, died after a rattlesnake he brought to church bit him on the hand. The death was ruled accidental. Separately, People for the American Way warns Merrimack New Hampshire school board against adding creationism to science classes, saying it is likely unconstitutional despite possible permissible teaching of religious beliefs in public schools.
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Man tied Beirut trauma to killings gets 141 years on Brooklyn Bridge attack
Rashid Baz, who claimed his horrific Beirut childhood spurred the crime, was sentenced to 141 years for the March 1 attack on a van of Hasidic youths on the Brooklyn Bridge, killing one teenager and injuring others.
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Mormon Church President Hunter Battling Prostate Cancer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints announced that President Howard W. Hunter is fighting prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. His physician Dr. William F. Reilly said the cancer was diagnosed in 1980, and this is the first public notice of his illness.
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Mormon Church
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Pulpit exchanges mark church unity in Central New York
Central New York churches schedule pulpit swaps to emphasize unity. Eastwood and nearby congregations swap speakers including Rev. Costa and Rev. Olmstead at local churches. Additional events include film showings, sermons, fundraisers, and a free introduction to Judaism class at Temple Adath Yeshu.
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Eastwood
James Costa
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Syracuse
Teall Ave
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Eastwood Baptist Church
James Street United Methodist Church
James Street United
St. Rose of Lima
S. Main St
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Calvary United Methodist Church
E. Molloy Road
Mattydale
Luther Memorial Church
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Buckley Road
Pitcher Hill Reformed Church
Bailey Road
Temple Adath Yeshurun
Institute of Adult Jewish Studies
Recruits Help Texas Christian Coalition Grow in Arlington
Nine conservatives meet at Cathedral of Praise Arlington to form the Christian Coalition chapter, pledging to recruit, train, and lobby. The movement, led by Ralph Reed, emphasizes school prayer and abortion opposition while boosting GOP support and fundraising on Capitol Hill.
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Washington
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House
America
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Capitol Hill
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Detroit Economic Club
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GOP
Austin
Howard Miller
University of Texas At Austin
Texas Coalition
People For the American Way
Texas Christian Coalition
Michael Hudson
Christ
al McCann
Colleyville
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Dick Weinhold
C S Lewis on public life guides Seattle talk
David Reinhard reports on a Seattle Discovery Institute conference about mixing faith and politics inspired by C S Lewis. The discussion centers on prudence in public life, natural law, limited government, and anti dogmatic engagement for Christians in a pluralistic society.
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The
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