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Lodro Rinzler on how to 'Walk Like a Buddha' even if you're hung over

Lodro Rinzler on how to 'Walk Like a Buddha' even if you're hung over

In his new book, Buddhist and teacher Lodro Rinzler explains how to integrate Buddhist practice into everyday life.

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Two Minn. priests step aside for 'prior misconduct'

Two Minn. priests step aside for 'prior misconduct'

In separate statements posted to its website late Sunday, the archdiocese said the priests volunteered to take leaves of absence. The archdiocese did not explain why both priests reached this decision at the same time.
by Madeleine Baran

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Churches fight decline with beer

Churches fight decline with beer

With mainline religious congregations dwindling across America, a scattering of churches is trying to attract new members by creating a different sort of Christian community. They are gathering around craft beer.

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In a church built on tradition, the Pope likes spontaneity

In the seven months since he was elected, Pope Francis has shaken up the Catholic world and beyond with off-the-cuff homilies, phone calls to ordinary folk and unscripted interviews.

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Archdiocese did not require abusive priest to disclose full list of victims

Archdiocese did not require abusive priest to disclose full list of victims

Earlier this week, a woman who said the the Rev. Robert Thurner sexually abused her as a child filed a lawsuit against the priest and the archdiocese. In 1991, Thurner retired and confessed to sexual contact with at least three boys as part of a lawsuit filed by one of the victims. Another victim sued in 1993.
by Madeleine Baran

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Young Christians and the GOP

Young Christians and the GOP

Conservative columnist and strategist Matt Lewis recently wrote about the "ethical conundrums" facing young Christians today.

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Westboro pastor's granddaughter: 'We hurt a lot of people'

In a turnaround from their years in a church known for its fierce protests at the funerals of American soldiers and others in the name of denouncing homosexuality, two granddaughters of the Westboro Baptist Church's Pastor Fred Phelps speak to community and educational groups about tolerance and religion.

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Priest demands Nienstedt explain handling of clergy sexual abuse

Priest demands Nienstedt explain handling of clergy sexual abuse

"This is not some small matter. This is a big deal. It's the first time, I must say, in 69 years that I'm embarrassed to be Catholic," the Rev. Stephen O'Gara, pastor of the Church of the Assumption, said in a Sunday homily.
by Madeleine Baran

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