Monthly Archives: February 1999
NEWS ANALYSIS: Pope’s execution stance may test conservative U.S. Roman Catholics
By Bruce Nolan — February 4, 1999
c. 1999 Religion News Service UNDATED _ Long used to standing solidly with Pope John Paul II against birth control, abortion rights and assisted suicide, America’s Roman Catholic conservatives have been suddenly challenged by the pope’s forceful condemnation of a conservative touchstone _ the death penalty.”It’s going to be very difficult for many, sure,”said New […]
NEWS STORY: Presbyterian body approves same-sex `unions’ but not marriages
By Bart Worden — February 4, 1999
c. 1999 Religion News Service NEW YORK _ The Presbytery of the Hudson River of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), which represents 96 churches in seven counties north of New York City, has voted overwhelmingly to allow ministers to perform same-sex holy unions _ as long as the ceremonies are not called marriages. The Jan. 30 vote […]
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