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Pope Francis warns against easy slide into corruption
By Rosie Scammell — January 29, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “Corruption is a very easy sin for all of us who have some power, whether it be ecclesiastical, religious, economic, political," said the pope.
The Ashley Madison hack points a theologian toward grace
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — September 1, 2015
(RNS) The Ashley Madison hack -- the public release of emails of wannabe adulterers -- has now ensnared a theologian with a famous name in some Christian circles.
Did Pope Francis preview his argument for making Junipero Serra a saint? (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — July 10, 2015
(RNS) Are Americans ready for a nuanced view of the Spanish missionary's history in California -- and his sanctity -- when Pope Francis arrives in the U.S. with the canonization of Serra on his agenda?
The redemption of Don Draper (COMMENTARY)
By Zach Hoag — May 18, 2015
(RNS) "Mad Men" told a universally compelling story -- a story about the tension between our consumeristic American existence and our deep-seated search for identity, meaning and fulfillment.
Why David Brooks is my rabbi (COMMENTARY)
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 6, 2015
(RNS) Yes, Brooks brings a lot of Christian thinkers into his work. But this is also good for the Jews.
Q&A: David Brooks on character, sin and rumors about his religious journey
By Jonathan Merritt — May 1, 2015
NEW YORK (RNS) David Brooks is the rarest breed in politics -- a conservative Jew who's captivated by notions of sin, character and the appeal of liberal Catholic activist Dorothy Day.
Florida lawmakers to dump 1868 ‘sin’ law criminalizing unwed live-in lovers
By Reuters — April 1, 2015
"The government should not intrude into the private lives of consenting adults," says a state senator.
Pope Francis: Judas was a sinner, but no worse than anyone else
By Josephine McKenna — October 29, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "Judas, poor man, is the one who closed himself to love and that is why he became a traitor," Pope Francis said.
Phil Robertson’s suspension from ‘Duck Dynasty’ sends fans rallying to his side
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — December 19, 2013
(RNS) “It seems to me people are tolerant of views except Christianity,” said Mike Kellett, the pastor to the extended Robertson clan on "Duck Dynasty." “I don’t have anything to say about the wording in it. I would express things differently, but that’s Phil.”
Gluttony is a sin, but not on Thanksgiving
By Peggy Fletcher Stack — November 27, 2013
(RNS) Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate food with gusto.
EXCERPTS: Billy Graham on sin, salvation and ‘trendy religion’
By Adelle M. Banks — September 30, 2013
(RNS) Evangelist Billy Graham, who preached the gospel for more than seven decades, has written his 32nd book: “The Reason for My Hope: Salvation.” Here is a sampling of the thoughts of the 94-year-old evangelist.
America’s most sinful city? It’s not Las Vegas
By Sally Morrow — July 19, 2013
(RNS) Movoto Real Estate blog decided to find out "what the real Sin City is." And surprise, it aint Las Vegas.
Fewer Americans view homosexuality as a sin
By David Gibson — January 10, 2013
(RNS) Americans' acceptance of gays and lesbians is continuing to grow, with a new poll showing that just over a third of Americans view homosexuality as a sin, down from 44 percent a year earlier. By David Gibson.
Virtual vices show shift in American morality
By Daniel Burke — January 9, 2013
Lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride still attract a lot of attention. But as the Internet and other media invade American life, our vices have also gone virtual, according to a new study. By Daniel Burke.
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