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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.
December 01, 2010 - The Record
Record: Atheists' ad blitz calls Christmas a myth
Drivers approaching the Lincoln Tunnel this holiday season will be the targets of an atheist advertisement that its sponsors describe as a strike against Christmas.
November 29, 2010 - Daily Record
Daily Record: Many people view themselves as 'spiritual' but are disdainful of traditional faiths
The fastest-growing faith group in America believes having a relationship with God does not require practicing a religion.
November 28, 2010 - The Joplin Globe
Joplin Globe: Church explores 'digital continent'
As every avid Twitter user knows, there are only 140 characters in a “tweet” and that includes the empty spaces.
November 19, 2010 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sun-Sentinel: Grace under pressure
Four days from now, most people will look for just a few words to sum up a simple premise. I'm thankful …
November 16, 2010 - Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle: Increase in number of mosques in Houston area
Forty years ago, the thought of granite counter tops, marble floors and indoor basketball gyms at Houston mosques seemed unthinkable.
November 06, 2010 - The Associated Press
AP: Church reaches out to lapsed Catholics
Michelle Burgess was seeking comfort shortly after her father was diagnosed with cancer in 2008.
October 31, 2010 - Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press: Ghosts and guests
It's a haunted hotel legend.
October 27, 2010 - Time
Time: Uganda: Debating God in a God-fearing country
There are no atheists in trenches, the old saying goes, and there aren't many more in Uganda.
October 21, 2010 - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer: Voorhees mosque seen as a national model
Emotions were running high at the zoning board meetings in Voorhees.
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