Clergy and Religious Figures

Could you live like Jesus for a year? This pastor tried

The Rev. Ed Dobson has spent most of his life following Jesus.  read more »

Unclear if Warren will pray in Jesus' name at inauguration

Responding to that question, Warren told The Associated Press in a statement, "I'm a Christian pastor so I will pray the only kind of prayer I know how to pray."

Maine bishop threatens to punish vocal activist

The leader of Maine's Roman Catholics has taken the unusual step of threatening to punish an outspoken advocate for people who were sexually abused by priests, possibly by denying him communion.

Pope's message angers gay rights activists

Pope Benedict XVI reiterated the Roman Catholic Church's opposition to homosexual behavior and warned that humanity could destroy itself.

Rick Warren loves gays, and more

Rick Warren (right), the evangelical preacher chosen by Barack Obama to deliver the inaugural invocation, has posted a three-part video to his church's website responding to the furor that has erupted  read more »

Obama's Choice of Inauguration Pastor

President-elect Obama's selection of the prominent evangelical minister Rick Warren to deliver the inaugural invocation is causing quite a stir in the gay community.

Son Says Apocalyptic Sect Leader Won't Live Long in Prison

The leader of an apocalyptic sect convicted of sexual misconduct with young female followers isn't hoping for a break when he's sentenced and likely wouldn't live long in prison, his son says.Wayne Be  read more »

Richard Cizik Shifts His View on SSU and Is Asked to Resign

On Fresh Air with Terry Gross, National Association of Evangelicals vice president of governmental affairs Rich Cizik admitted that his views on same sex unions are shifting.  read more »

Pastor prays over deposit slip, gets $1.5M gift

A $1 million bank deposit slip wish by a Longview minister to pay for a new church came true — and then some. The Rev.  read more »

Episcopal Church leader says those who defected 'are no longer Episcopalians'

Responding to the creation of the Anglican Church in North America over the role of gays, Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori says that she thinks 'we're past the worst of it.'

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