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March 06, 2011 - The Tennessean
Tennessean: Churches target outdoorsmen to close gender gap in pews

When he wants to talk to God, Ted Bratcher goes to church. Or he goes hunting.

March 05, 2011 - The Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids Press: How to get millenials back in church and make them like it
Many of today's young Catholic adults have an unconventional notion of what it means to be Roman Catholic, the Paulist director of vocations in North America said earlier this week during a discussion at the Catholic Information Center downtown.
March 03, 2011 - The Associated Press
AP: Ad campaign: God not needed for fulfilling life
A monthlong billboard campaign set to begin in Indianapolis on Monday will tell motorists they "don't need God" to live fulfilling lives.
February 26, 2011 - St. Petersburg Times
St. Petersburg Times: Faith influences health, many believe
I’ve been enjoying Personal Best, and the breadth of ideas it offers about how to be and stay healthy.
February 03, 2011 - The Christian Science Monitor
CS Monitor: Obama's prayers: charity, humility, and longer skirts for Malia
President Obama offered a detailed glimpse into the role of prayer in his life during a speech Thursday that was at turns humorous, news-driven, a bit defensive, and deeply introspective.
January 21, 2011 - Bowling Green Daily News
Bowling Green Daily News: Helping youth get connected
In some ways, today’s young people are more connected than ever.
January 15, 2011 - Agence-France Presse
AFP: The abrupt dawning of the age of Ophiucus
Thousands of people woke up to the realization this week that they aren't who they thought they were.
January 14, 2011 - Odessa American
Odessa American: A bible a day...
The members of Chapel Hill Baptist Church can happily cross one book off their reading lists when Dec. 31 arrives. All members of the church are participating in a goal to read the entire Bible in one year.
January 12, 2011 - Scripps News
Scripps News: The Catholic Church still needs priests
As a regular part of his ministry, Archbishop Edwin O'Brien of Baltimore says Masses on behalf of Catholics who have left the church.
January 11, 2011 - The New Yorker
New Yorker: Book Bench: The C.S. Lewis Bible
When was the last time you read the Bible? According to the Pew Forum, about thirty-seven per cent of Americans say they read the Bible at least once a week.
January 06, 2011 - The Huffington Post
Huffington Post: Faith on the Hill: Religious makeup of the new Congress looks like the old
Many analysts described the November 2010 midterm elections as a sea change, with Republicans taking control of the U.S. House of Representatives and narrowing the Democratic majority in the Senate.
January 03, 2011 - Bangor Daily News
Bangor Daily News: Bangor churches look to the East, teach courses such as tai chi
Once a week a small group of men and women gathers in the parlor of the Hammond Street Congregational Church for group meditation.
January 03, 2011 - Religion News Service
RNS: Atheists' diversity woes have no black-and-white answers
Alix Jules is an atheist, but for years he felt uncomfortable at gatherings of nonbelievers. The reason: he's black
December 24, 2010 - Lansing State Journal
Lansing State Journal: Embracing ancient rites: 20-somethings enjoy traditional worship services
In a basement chapel at St. Mary Cathedral, the Rev. Jeffrey Robideau, clad in the deep purple vestments of Advent, turned toward the people gathered for Sunday morning worship.
December 21, 2010 - The New York Times
NYT: Malaysia seeks to export its halal credentials to China
Electrical goods, coffee, herbs and spices are among the products that MasterMalaysia Global usually trades with its Chinese partners.
December 20, 2010 - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer: In joyous anticipation
The sun struggled to break through the cloud cover Sunday and there was a hint of snow in the chilly air. Inside, at the altar of Arch Street United Methodist Church in the shadow of City Hall, the Rev. Robin Hynicka, the senior pastor, gathered the children around him.
December 19, 2010 - The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Bee: Can a mix of faiths meld under one roof?
The Rev. David Thompson gathered a half dozen kids for "children's time" during the Sunday service. Though it was the season of Advent, he didn't talk about Joseph and Mary, or the baby Jesus.
December 19, 2010 - The Christian Science Monitor
CS Monitor: How parents keep the faith
Jodi and Jason Engle of Hattiesburg, Miss., chuckle about their habit of saying grace before meals with their 3-year-old son, Wilhelm.
December 17, 2010 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Interfaith holidays: Many families compromise on observances
For a few days this month, both a menorah and a Christmas tree are displayed in the Lefton and Steinbart household in Decatur.
December 08, 2010 - The Gazette
Gazette: New religious celebrations hope to attract adherents
With the number of Americans who adhere to an organized religion dwindling, it's not surprising that some of Montgomery's congregations are trying innovative ways to keep their faith.
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