Religion and Faith

August 20, 2009 6:43 AM

Lutherans agree to more open stance on homosexuality

Leaders of the country's largest Lutheran denomination have agreed to disagree on homosexuality, endorsing an official statement on human sexuality that says there's room in the church for differing views on an issue that's divided other religious groups.

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August 19, 2009 6:41 AM

ELCA to debate 'social statement on human sexuality' today

A weeklong debate over gays in the clergy could heat up today as Lutherans meet in Minneapolis for their national convention.

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August 19, 2009 6:00 AM

Seeking a God who loves us for who we are

A filmmaker describes what's at stake for her in the ELCA debate over ordination.

by Dawn Mikkelson

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August 18, 2009 10:08 AM

The Evolution of God

Award-winning journalist and author Robert Wright is out with a new book about how our conceptions of God have changed over the centuries. Wright spoke about his book, "The Evolution of God" at the 2009 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado.

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August 18, 2009 8:27 AM

Lutherans reject supermajority requirement for gay clergy proposal

Leaders of the country's largest Lutheran denomination prayed for unity Monday as they waded into a weeklong debate over homosexuality and the clergy, while a rule change that would allow people in same-sex relationships to serve cleared its first hurdle.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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August 18, 2009 12:00 AM

Gays in the clergy

Evangelical Lutherans are gathering in Minneapolis to consider whether to permit gay and lesbian ministers to lead churches if they are in a committed relationship. Midmorning discusses the tension this issue has created regarding inclusion and unity among other mainline Protestant churches.

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August 17, 2009 5:17 PM

Debate divided on gay clergy in Lutheran church

Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are in Minneapolis this week debating many issues, most notably whether or not to allow sexually active homosexuals in committed relationships to serve as clergy.

by Martin Moylan

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August 17, 2009 12:00 AM

Lutherans prepare for big decision on gay clergy

The largest Lutheran denomination in the nation begins discussions today in Minneapolis on whether to lift a ban on gay and lesbian clergy who are not celibate. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, known as the ELCA, will debate whether clergy can be involved in committed, same-sex relationships.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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August 12, 2009 10:07 AM

How to improve U.S.-Middle East relations

Middle East expert Shibley Telhami, the Anwar Sadat professor for peace and development at the University of Maryland and author of "The Stakes: America and the Middle East," discusses the influence of religion and culture on diplomacy. Telhami spoke at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.