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Gays in the clergy

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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Debate divided on gay clergy in Lutheran church

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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Lutherans prepare for big decision on gay clergy

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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How to improve U.S.-Middle East relations

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.

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No bread, no wine, but a sacramental beer

No bread, no wine, but a sacramental beer

A pastor finds a deeper meaning in the so-called White House beer summit.
by Gordon C. Stewart

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What makes us moral?

What makes us moral?

A Chautauqua Lecture series this week features theologians, ethicists and Nobel winners. Today on Midday, Rev. Gene Robinson, Episcopal bishop of New Hampshire.

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IRS closes inquiry into pastor's McCain endorsement

The Internal Revenue Service has told a pastor in Warroad, Minn. it's closed an inquiry into complaints that he was preaching politics from the pulpit in violation of federal tax law.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks about morality

Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel speaks about morality

Elie Wiesel, holocaust survivor and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at the Chautauqua Lecture Series in New York about what makes us moral.

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Moving toward peace in the Middle East

Moving toward peace in the Middle East

At this year's Aspen Ideas Festival, Ambassador Michael Oren of Israel and Ambassador Imad Moustapha of Syria discussed the relationship between the U.S. and their countries, and the chances for peace in their region.

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Advocates for abuse victims protest seminary reunion

A group of advocates for victims of sexual abuse by clergy is holding a protest outside a weekend reunion at a former seminary of the Catholic order of Crosiers in Onamia.

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