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Lutherans pass measure on gay clergy

Lutherans pass measure on gay clergy

Leaders of the country's largest Lutheran denomination have decided to allow gay men and lesbian pastors in committed relationship to lead individual congregations.
by Toni Randolph, Martin Moylan and Elizabeth Baier

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Lutherans to vote on gay clergy today

Leaders of the country's largest Lutheran denomination are set to decide whether gay and lesbian pastors in committed relationships should be allowed to lead individual congregations.

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The challenge of forgiveness

The challenge of forgiveness

When both the Lockerbie bomber and disgraced quarterback Michael Vick were released back to society, some people were outraged. But one scientist suggests that we have evolved to forgive, alongside biblical traditions of redeeming sins.

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Lutheran decision on gay clergy still pending

Lutheran decision on gay clergy still pending

Tom Crann talks to John Brooks, the news director for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America communication services, about the decisions this week on whether member churches should be allowed to hire ministers in committed same-sex relationships as clergy.
by Tom Crann

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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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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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Seeking a God who loves us for who we are

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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The Evolution of God

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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Lutherans reject supermajority requirement for gay clergy proposal

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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