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RNS-Anthony-Obit: Ole Anthony, longtime critic of prosperity gospel televangelists, dies at 82
NASHVILLE(RNS) — Ole Anthony, a small church pastor whose investigations of televangelists made national headlines, died April 16 at age 82. He was the longtime president of the Dallas-based Trinity Foundation Inc. and had clashed with televangelists like Robert Tilton and Paul Crouch. By Bob Smietana 800 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Women-Health: Sexism in church may be bad for women’s health, new study finds
(RNS) — For years, research had found links between better health and participation and going to church. But going to a church that limits women’s leaders may cancel those benefits, a new study has found. By Bob Smietana. 700 words. (category: a)
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RNS-LGBTQ-Catholics: After the Vatican said ‘God cannot bless sin,’ some LGBTQ people leave their Catholic identities behind
(RNS) — Pope Francis’ rejection of proposals that would allow priests to bless same-sex couples, has left many LGBTQ Catholics feeling disappointed and demoralized by an institution they felt recently represented a softening toward LGBTQ marriages within the church. As a result, some have decided to leave their Catholic identities behind, while others remain hopeful the church will eventually become more accepting. By Alejandra Molina. 950 words. (category: a)