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REGARDING CHILDREN: Story of 'Precious' told too often

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:38:33 GMT

The dark yet enlightening story told in the film Precious reflects the secret truth of abused children everywhere, says Audrey Ward.

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REFLECTIONS: Reducing number of bishops doesn’t fix membership loss

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:38:24 GMT

Though the measurements for church success are constantly being shifted, Bishop Woodie White says that in the end, it really is numbers that matter.

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Manhattan UMs find niche in Colombia

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:01:03 GMT

A 600-member United Methodist congregation in Manhattan is discovering anew what the church is all about, by helping grow Methodism in Colombia. Barbara Dunlap-Berg has the story.

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United Methodists respond to quake in Chile

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT

Methodists in Chile began to assess damage after a massive earthquake struck the region Feb. 27, killing more than 700 people. Linda Bloom has the story.

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Creativity at work: Artisans earn wages, serve community in rural Haiti

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 02:15:43 GMT

In a country with few employment options, the Haitian Artisans for Peace International fair-trade business gives women a chance to make a living for themselves. Bill Fentum reports.

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Going green when going under

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 02:15:03 GMT

In a world that is increasingly renewable, recyclable and energy-efficient, many Americans are opting for “green” burials, which range from burials in wicker caskets to simple shroud burial. Jeff Diamant reports.

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Q&A: How funerals can better reflect Christian faith

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 01:14:26 GMT

Christian funeral practices have drifted off course from their theological heritage, says Thomas G. Long. He spoke with Robin Russell about making funerals a profound witness of faith.

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New country, new life: Is adoption the best way to help Haitian orphans?

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 01:14:26 GMT

Some estimate a million children were orphaned in the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake, which has complicated the adoption process for Americans who now want to adopt Haiti children as well as for those whose adoptions were already in the works. Bill Fentum has the story.

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GEN-X RISING: Searching the Scriptures

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:29:20 GMT

In the third of a multi-part series on the means of grace, Andrew Thompson explores the different theological interpretations of what it means to be saved.

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COMMENTARY: On making disciples

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:29:19 GMT

In the first of a three-part series, the Rev. Mike Slaughter says disciples of Christ should not be in the business of making churches, but in going out and making more disciples.

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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Can United Methodism break the institutional mold?

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:29:48 GMT

It’s true that everything must change in the United Methodist Church, says Donald Haynes, and nowhere are we more in need of change than in how we minister to young spiritual seekers.

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Movie lifts up racial struggle in North Carolina

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 02:29:46 GMT

Filmmaker Jeb Stuart and Tim Tyson came together to film an adaptation of Mr. Tyson’s book, Blood Done Sign My Name, about tension and violence during the civil rights movement. Linda Bloom reports.

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Help with Haiti earthquake relief through UMCOR

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

When you give through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR Advance #418325), 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the Haiti earthquake relief effort.

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REFLECTIONS: In times of financial crisis, church must offer real hope

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Businesses and institutions once thought indestructible are now collapsing, says Bishop Woodie White, and now more than ever, the church and its clergy must step up to the challenge of a changing climate.

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AGING WELL: Finding ways to be creative benefits both mind and soul

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Creative arts—from painting and sculpting to journaling—provide a valuable emotional and cathartic outlet for the elderly, says Missy Buchanan.

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Q&A: Inside the Evangelical Ivy League

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Photographer Jona Frank spent four semesters documenting life at the evangelical Patrick Henry College in Virginia. RNS’ Kevin Eckstrom talks with her about the experience.

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From same sex marriage to medical marijuana, states take the lead

States can have more influence on American lives in everything from same sex marriage to medical marijuana because state legislators get along in ways not possible in Washington's political gridlock.


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How to beat partisan politics? Ask your state government.

To avoid gridlock and partisan politics look to your state government. The states increasingly hold the power and influence over Washington in shaping American law – from safety to energy to social justice.


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Ladybug invasion

One homeowner finds that a winter ladybug invasion isn't so bad.


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Top 10 American jihadis: Where does Jihad Jane rank on the list?

Pennsylvania woman Colleen LaRose, or 'Jihad Jane,' is only the latest in a string of American-born Muslim extremists, experts say. Here's a Top 10 list.


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Talk to the Editor: Is the economy OK now?

Monitor business writers Ron Scherer and Laurent Belsie look at consumer spending, job creation, and the year-old bull market in our 1pm (EST) webcast on Thursday.


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Organic activists protest free San Francisco compost

San Francisco's free compost, which comes from sewage sludge, is being protested by an environmental activist group, which says it may contain harmful chemicals.


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Obama administration shifts gears on Iran sanctions

On Iran sanctions, the Obama administration shifts gears to focus less on UN sanctions and more on modifying measures before Congress.


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'Jihad Jane' alleged target Lars Vilks: 'I have an ax here'

Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, allegedly the target of a group led by 'Jihad Jane,' relies on international policing efforts to stay safe. But safeguards are shifting as European views evolve on free speech and blasphemy.


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Spring seed shopping

It's almost spring, and that means it's time to shop for vegetable seeds.


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Joe Biden, in Ramallah, stymied by new settlement construction

US Vice President Joe Biden visited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah Wednesday and warned that fresh Israeli settlement construction is undermining confidence in the peace process.


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Hurricane season forecast: seven storms to reach land

In the upcoming hurricane season, two or three storms will be major events along the coastal US, according to AccuWeather.com.


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As David Beckham returns, anger at Manchester United US owner

Manchester United prodigal son David Beckham returns home to Old Trafford for the first time in seven years today, representing AC Milan in a clash for a quarterfinal place in the European Champions League, the world's richest club soccer competition. There's a brewing insurgency in Manchester, though, against the clubs US owner Malcolm Glazer.


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Is defense spending topping out?


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After Pakistan attack, World Vision suspends operations

Militants assaulted an office of World Vision, a US charity, in northwest Pakistan. World Vision said it will temporarily suspend all aid operations in the country after the Pakistan attack killed six Pakistani employees.


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Despite low interest rates, people aren’t buying homes


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Is the great recession really less miserable than ‘70s were?


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Saudi award to Turkish prime minister signals deepening strategic ties

A Saudi award to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his 'service to Islam' underscores Saudi backing for Turkey's bid to take a more activist role as a Middle East power broker.


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Two weaknesses in the bullish scenario

In the debate between bullish Jeremy Siegel and bearish Robert Shiller, Siegel makes two mistakes.


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Economic stress index is falling


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Greece's Papandreou wants to curb speculation. Actually, we need more of it.

Confronting the Greek debt crisis, Papandreou joins an ancient tradition of blaming speculation for a nation's woes.


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Will Millennials leave US to avoid becoming the 'chump' generation?

If Millennials realize they're going to have to pay the fiscal price for baby boomers' sins, they might choose to leave the US for more financially friendly locations.


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Iran President Ahmadinejad attacks US during Afghanistan visit

Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the US of playing a 'double game' during his Afghanistan visit, echoing an accusation lobbed at Tehran by US Defense Secretary Robert Gates earlier this week.


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Haiti earthquake: As Obama meets Préval, US quietly pulls out of Haiti

As President Obama meets with Haitian President René Préval in Washington, Haitians worry that the US reduction of troops (from 20,000 after the Jan. 12 Haiti earthquake to 9,000 now) may cause instability.


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Beyond hockey: Does Canada need to fight off a US bookseller?

The Canadian government will decide "soon" whether to allow giant American bookseller Amazon.com to set up a distribution center in Canada.


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'Let's Move': Michelle Obama takes on childhood obesity

First lady Michelle Obama has made childhood obesity her signature project with the 'Let's Move' campaign. Wednesday she takes the message to the national Parent Teacher Association at a National Legislative Conference in Arlington, Va.


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A weaker euro isn't inevitable

Despite the arguments of some analysts, there are also reasons it may retain its value.


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Rep. Ryan’s tax roadmap: ambitious, but revenues fall short

Instead of collecting eventually 19 percent of gross domestic product, his plan would generate less than 17 percent, according to the Tax Policy Center.


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Google Maps rolls out trail and street directions for cyclists

A new layer on Google Maps will let cyclists access maps of 150 cities around the US. It's a bike geek's dream come true.


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Afghanistan war: New rules of engagement don't pit civilians vs. soldiers

New rules of engagement in Afghanistan that are designed to better protect civilians will safeguard US soldiers, too.


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US schools in need of bailout

In the coming days, the Obama administration is expected to announce $4.35 billion in extra funds for under-performing public schools. In contrast, last year the nation committed $700 billion to bail out Wall Street banks.


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NATO renewal requires European courage on Afghanistan

NATO reform can’t come fast enough. European leaders must step up and persuade the public of the importance of the Afghan mission and the threat of Al Qaeda.


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At World Cup, Riesch beats Lindsey Vonn at her own game

German skier Maria Riesch beat Lindsey Vonn in the World Cup downhill event Wednesday, though the American is still on track to win her 33rd World Cup title, beating Bode Miller's 32-title record.


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Google Apps Marketplace open for business

The Google Apps Marketplace will make it easier for companies to download and manage third-party applications, Google says.


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Massa to Glenn Beck and Larry King: 'I can't fight anymore.'

Former New York congressman Eric Massa went on Glenn Beck's show and 'Larry King Live Tuesday night, defending his decision to leave office and alleging a campaign to push him out for his opposition to healthcare reform.


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Indonesia says killed leading militant Dulmatin

Indonesia said Wednesday that it had killed leading Islamist militant Dulmatin, who helped organize the murder of 202 people on Bali in 2002.


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In bailout Britain, you can be too small to fail, too

Buy-to-let speculators, who snapped up properties during the boom, would be in deep trouble were it not for easy money from the Bank of England.


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Aid after Haiti earthquake: President René Préval sees need for shift

Almost two months after the Haiti earthquake, President René Préval is in Washington to outline his plan for the kind of aid Haiti needs next. It includes seeds and fertilizers for this summer’s crops.


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'Jihad Jane' and 7 others held in plot to kill Swedish cartoonist

'Jihad Jane,' as Pennsylvania woman Colleen LaRose dubbed herself, was indicted Tuesday for helping recruit a network for suicide attacks and plotting to kill a Swedish cartoonist. Seven Muslims were arrested in Ireland in connection with the alleged plot.


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Dousing the flames of anger in US politics

A Christian Science perspective.


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