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The president's 'other gospel'
It is one thing to talk about "fairness" when it comes to allowing gays and lesbians to marry; it is quite another to claim biblical authority for such relationships. President Barack Obama cited the "Golden Rule" about treating others as you would...
Tags: Genesis (music group), Marriage, Family, Same-Sex Marriage, Democratic Party
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A prayer for understanding from churches
Pastors are charged with the heavy responsibility of leading His people to experience God's saving grace. We must fervently defend God's word with strength and humility. Our burden is light because we are powerless. All the power in this world derives...Tags: Durham (Durham, North Carolina), Bible
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Live to celebrate again
As saints go, possibly only St. Valentine is more thoroughly integrated into American pop culture than St. Patrick. Though their stories are rote to the faithful, they are perhaps less well known to the public at large. St. Valentine, whose feast day...Tags: Culture, Memorial Day, Customs and Tradition, Labor Day, Columbus Day
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The mission of love comes in many forms; Cardinal O'Brien should know
Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brienapplies the Bible in a convenient — to him — but logically inconsistent way ("Redefining marriage in Md.?" March 2). He cites the book of Genesis, which says that God created males and females, blessed them and told...Tags: Christianity, Bible, Genesis (music group), Roman Catholicism
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Questions to consider regarding gay marriage in Maryland
I would like to respond to the debate on gay marriage and ask a few questions for all to consider. Since this issue will probably go to referendum, everyone should become more familiar with this issue. My questions just ask you to think about your...Tags: Bible, Marriage, Family, Same-Sex Marriage, Gays and Lesbians
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Same-sex opponents begin training petition collectors
The opponents to Maryland's new same-sex marriage law are holding a series of closed-door training sessions to teach volunteers how to properly collect signatures to petition the measure to referendum. In an email, the Maryland Marriage Alliance said it...Tags: Christianity, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Family, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage
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In a word: redact
The Baltimore SunEach week The Sun's John McIntyre presents a moderately obscure but evocative word with which you may not be familiar — another brick to add to the wall of your working vocabulary. This week's word: REDACT It is a commonplace of biblical criticism...Tags: Judaism, Torah
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Stevenson to house rare first edition of King James Bible
Joseph McGraw had doubts when his friend told him about a first edition of the King James Bible that was sitting in a downtown Baltimore office.
But when the hulking book came off the shelf, the Stevenson University history professor thought, "Wow,...Tags: Fort McHenry, Bible, Colleges and Universities
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Ash Wednesday services mark the beginning of the Lenten season
Yesterday, on Shrove Tuesday, we feasted. Today, on Ash Wednesday, we fast as we start the sacrificial season of Lent. Begin your pilgrimage in one of these welcoming churches: • Arbutus United Methodist Church, 1201 Maple Ave. Communion hours...Tags: Christianity, Ash Wednesday, Bible, Potatoes, Roman Catholicism
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Carroll sponsors employee class with biblical overtones
Carroll County commissioners have asked county employees to attend a seminar on the Maryland Constitution led by a conservative Christian minister, sparking accusations that local officials are overstepping the boundary between church and state. David...Tags: American Civil Liberties Union, Lawyers, Carroll County (Maryland), Martin O'Malley, Executive Branch
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Carroll Co. constitution class includes few religious references
There was barely a whisper about God during a Carroll County-sponsored seminar Friday on the state constitution. The speaker was introduced as Pastor David Whitney to an audience of about 50 county employees in a lecture hall at Carroll Community College,...Tags: Carroll County (Maryland), Martin O'Malley, Bible, Laws
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Clarksville: If spring has sprung, registering for summer programs can't be far behind
Spring appears to be springing early this year and summer is never far behind. Now is the time to be registering for spring and summer programs. You can be a proud sponsor of the third annual Pointers "Run" at Pointers Run Elementary April 28. For $100,...Tags: Music, Howard County, Clarksville, Bible, Science
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