Religion Briefs By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (0) Several professors at Phillips Theological Seminary will participate in a free, five-week adult ... Saturday, July 04, 2009		This week By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (0) Our Master's Voice in a bluegrass gospel concert. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. July 12, Saturday, July 04, 2009
Abortion doctor murder suspect advocates via mail By ROXANA HEGEMAN Associated Press Writer Reader comments (7) A man charged with shooting a prominent Kansas doctor who performed late-term abortions has ... Friday, July 03, 2009		Big-city raised, a new Bristow minister feels a calling By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (20) The Rev. Rebecca Montgomery received an unexpected baptism by immersion recently when her church ... Friday, July 03, 2009
Kern promotes Oklahoma Morality Proclamation By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau Reader comments (157) Chants of 'shame on you' were interrupted by the singing of 'God Bless America,' only to be ... Thursday, July 02, 2009		For South Carolina governor, love is a matter of faith By ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer Reader comments (28) In one especially soul-baring e-mail to his Argentine mistress, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford ... Thursday, July 02, 2009
ORU announces separation of finance and operations By SHANNON MUCHMORE World Staff Writer Reader comments (49) The university's new president Mark Rutland, who officially began the position Wednesday, made ... Thursday, July 02, 2009		Stillwater church burns, no injuries By Associated Press Reader comments (3) No injuries are reported following a fire at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Still ... Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Is Kansas athlete's story a miracle? By ROY WENZL McClatchy Newspapers Reader comments (0) People in Colwich, Kan., like to touch Chase Kear's arm or his shoulder with their fingers. ... Saturday, June 27, 2009		Southern Baptist head warns of waning numbers By DYLAN T. LOVAN Associated Press Reader comments (14) Southern Baptists are facing a membership decline that could shrink the nation's largest Protestant ... Saturday, June 27, 2009
This week By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (0) Forgiven Quartet in a free Southern gospel concert. 7 p.m. Saturday, Saturday, June 27, 2009		Iran protesters tug Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry’s ear By JULIE BISBEE NewsOK.com Reader comments (24) Despite triple-digit temperatures and a blazing afternoon sun, people supporting Iranian democracy ... Friday, June 26, 2009
Clergy hail birth of a denomination By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (14) Two Tulsa-area ministers are elated about the historic creation of the Anglican Church in North ... Thursday, June 25, 2009		Southern Baptists have mixed view of Obama By Associated Press Reader comments (63) Southern Baptists are applauding the election of President Barack Obama but say they're troubled ... Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Calvin '09 By HANNS NEUERBOURG Associated Press Reader comments (8) John Calvin, the Great Reformer, used dictatorial means in making Geneva a 'Protestant Rome,' ... Saturday, June 20, 2009		Alexian Brothers use social media to reach recruits By BONNIE MILLER RUBIN Chicago Tribune Reader comments (2) At first glance, it might seem the Alexian Brothers would only have use for the Good Book — ... Saturday, June 20, 2009
This week By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (0) Writers of Inspirational Novels (WIN) second annual writers conference, with Rene Gutteridge ... Saturday, June 20, 2009		Southern Baptists to gather in Kentucky By DYLAN T. LOVAN Associated Press Reader comments (48) Southern Baptists leaders are asking followers to put aside squabbles over political and social ... Friday, June 19, 2009
Not so large but still in charge By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (12) At 7 years old, Allie Beach might be the youngest summer camp director in the United Methodist ... Wednesday, June 17, 2009		Slide Show: Popular camp turns 50 By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Reader comments (3) Standing on a narrow log 20 feet above the ground, 8-year-old Caleb Regan learned a lesson ... Saturday, June 13, 2009

Lightning strike destroys Mass. church steeple
Thursday, July 02, 2009
MEDWAY, Mass. (AP) -- Lightning has struck a historic eastern Massachusetts church, damaging its roof and destroying its steeple....

Obama hasn't yet picked a church for his family
Thursday, July 02, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says he is taking his time picking a church because his choice will undergo political scrutiny....

Possible Michelangelo self-portrait revealed
Thursday, July 02, 2009
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The restoration of Michelangelo''s frescoes in the Vatican''s Pauline Chapel may have produced a special prize - a previously unknown self-portrait of the artist....

Greek, Russian Orthodox leaders show unity
Sunday, July 05, 2009
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- The spiritual leaders of the Orthodox Christian churches in Istanbul and Russia led Sunday prayers together in a show of unity after years of jostling for influence....

Russian president: We want better Vatican ties
Sunday, July 05, 2009
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Russia''s president says Moscow plans to improve its ties with the Vatican....

Vatican runs deficit amid economic crisis
Saturday, July 04, 2009
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican said Saturday it ran a deficit in 2008 as its finances and donations from across the world were hit by the global economic crisis....

Pope urges G8 leaders to act on crisis
Saturday, July 04, 2009
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI has urged G-8 leaders meeting in Italy next week to rewrite global financial rules and defend the world''s poor from the effects of the economic downturn, the Vatican said Saturday....

Backtalk wins Bashford Manor at Churchill Downs
Friday, July 03, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Backtalk stumbled out of the gate but charged past Flater Than Me and won by a length Saturday in the $110,500 Bashford Manor Stakes for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs....

Pope OKs miracle to beatify UK Cardinal Newman
Friday, July 03, 2009
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Cardinal John Henry Newman, an influential 19th-century Anglican theologian who converted to Roman Catholicism, moved a step closer to possible sainthood Friday after the pope approved a miracle attributed to his intercession....

NYC Muslims push to add holidays to school year
Friday, July 03, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -- Moneeb Hassan remembers having to choose between a final exam in American history or celebrating the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha. In the end, he chose both....