Most US Christians find Trump signing Bibles inappropriate: poll
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A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
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Evidence of improper voting raises questions about Methodist gay clergy vote
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Survey: Faith groups maintain widespread support for LGBT protection laws
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Interview: Barbara Brown Taylor has holy envy — and it’s changed her Christian life
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Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry preaches on selflessness at Baptist church
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Q&A: What happened at the United Methodist General Conference?
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Episcopal bishops object to same-sex spouses’ disinvitation to global conference
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Independent report finds allegations against Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels credible
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‘In this to the end’: LGBT United Methodists express hurt, hope after vote
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — “We’re in this to the end,” sang LGBTQ United Methodists and their allies. They prayed. They hugged. They..
United Methodists pass Traditional Plan, keep ban on LGBTQ clergy, same-sex marriage
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Bishop Will Willimon on why no plan can unite United Methodists
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United Methodist committee rejects One Church Plan, which would allow LGBT clergy
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United Methodists vote pensions, ‘Traditional Plan’ as top priorities
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Pope Francis calls for ‘all-out battle’ against child sex abuse
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Q&A: What’s the United Methodist special session all about?
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In New England, battling the opioid crisis with a mix of science and faith
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Pope demands ‘concrete’ response to abuse crisis at Vatican summit
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Church of England’s synod takes on Brexit divisions as zero hour approaches
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Ahead of St. Louis meeting, one United Methodist offers prayers along the way
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Harvest announces executive committee will resign, more changes after MacDonald fired
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Southern Baptists should investigate churches that cover up abuse, says SBC president
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Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, former refugee and Obama White House advisor, to head Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
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