Monthly Archives: November 2008
`Swinging’ vicar defrocked for `conduct unbecoming’
By Tracy Gordon — November 20, 2008
LONDON -A Church of England vicar who rode to her job on a motorcycle and bragged to colleagues that she was a “swinger” has been defrocked for “conduct unbecoming to holy orders.”
National Cathedral slashes staff, budget
By Tracy Gordon — November 20, 2008
WASHINGTON-Washington National Cathedral announced dramatic cuts to its budget, programs and staff on Wednesday (Nov. 19) as the faltering economy continues to hit religious institutions nationwide.
COMMENTARY: Something to be thankful for
By Phyllis Zagano — November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving might be a little lean this year. The weather’s turning, times are bad, and it seems nothing good is on the horizon. It’s rather like the first Thanksgiving. But, as Pilgrim William Bradford wrote in 1621, Americans will “gather in the small harvest they had.” (Phyllis Zagano is senior research associate-in-residence at Hofstra University […]
Tom Perriello
By Tracy Gordon — November 20, 2008
WASHINGTON-Tom Perriello likes a challenge. The 34-year-old Virginian helped topple a dictator in Liberia, foster peace in Sudan, and persuade Americans that Democrats, too, are people of faith. But unseating a six-term Republican congressman in the heart of red Virginia might become his most significant feat yet. According to reports, Perriello leads incumbent Rep. Virgil […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — November 20, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service National Cathedral slashes staff, budget WASHINGTON (RNS) Washington National Cathedral announced dramatic cuts to its budget, programs and staff on Wednesday (Nov. 19) as the faltering economy continues to hit religious institutions nationwide. The landmark cathedral, which welcomes nearly 700,000 visitors a year and has hosted the state funerals of […]
Man carries Gospel coast to coast in covered wagon
By Kristen Campbell — November 20, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News ServiceHAZEL GREEN, Ala. _ Randy Boehmer’s ministry is powered by mule, sun and the Son of God.“I’m here for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ,” said Boehmer on a recent Saturday morning as he moved around his covered wagon rigs to feed his four Belgian draft mules. […]
COMMENTARY: Something to be thankful for
By Phyllis Zagano — November 20, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service(UNDATED) Thanksgiving might be a little lean this year. The weather’s turning, times are bad, and it seems nothing good is on the horizon. It’s rather like the first Thanksgiving. But, as Pilgrim William Bradford wrote in 1621, Americans will “gather in the small harvest” they have.Fifty-three people showed up for […]
Huckabee says neglected `value voters’ are key to GOP future
By RNS Blog Editor — November 20, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON-Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, often mentioned as someone who could shepherd the GOP out of the political wilderness, says Republicans neglected religious conservatives this year and need to maintain their support as the party regroups. ”They were welcomed to the family table two days a year, and that was […]
Sons of Abraham
By Daniel Burke — November 19, 2008
If you’re looking for a way to mark the anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, you might want to check out this article from the York Daily Record, in which historians draw a connection the emancipator and soon-to-be President Obama. York is a county over from Gettysburg and has just about the best religion reporter in […]
Huh?
By Mark Silk — November 19, 2008
Here’s the lede to Adelle M. Banks’ RNS story on Mike Huckabee’s news conference today: Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, often mentioned as someone who could shepherd the GOP out of the political wilderness, says Republicans neglected religious conservatives this year and need to maintain their support as the party regroups. “They were welcomed to […]
Revenge of the Huck
By Daniel Burke — November 19, 2008
Mike Huckabee’s got a new book out, and he’s a bit bitter about Christian right leaders who failed to support his campaign, according to this Time article. Money quote: “Many conservative Christian leaders – who never backed Huckabee, despite their holding similar stances on social issues – are spared neither the rod nor the lash. […]
Take That! And That!
By Mark Silk — November 19, 2008
Kathleen Parker, one of the conservative recusants who balked at following Sarah Palin into the wilderness, now makes so bold as to suggest that G-O-D is the big problem for the G-O-P. That is, the party’s problem is that it’s wedded itself to a base of married white people who believe in carrying their religious […]
Gay groups seek Mormons’ help on civil unions
By Adelle M. Banks — November 19, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ The day after California voters approved a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said it would not object to certain rights for same-sex couples. A Utah gay-rights organization has seized on that and other statements by church leaders and is hoping […]
Gay groups seek conservatives’ help on civil unions
By Tracy Gordon — November 19, 2008
WASHINGTON-The day after California voters approved a ban on same-sex marriage, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement declaring that it did not object to certain rights for same-sex couples. Now, a Utah gay-rights organization has seized on that and other statements by church leaders and is hoping Mormons will help […]
Clergy rally in D.C. for homeowner protections
By Tracy Gordon — November 19, 2008
WASHINGTON-Clergy and congregants from more than 40 states gathered in front of the Department of Treasury on Tuesday (Nov. 18) to pray for Secretary Henry Paulson and members of Congress to put an end to the home foreclosure crisis.
