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Helping Christians Reconcile God With Science
For many young Christians, the moment they first notice discrepancies in the Biblical tales they’ve faithfully studied is a rite of passage: e.g., if Adam and Eve were the first humans, and they had two sons — where did Cain’s wife come from? The revelation that everything in the Bible may not have happened exactly as written can be startling. And when the discovery comes along with scientific evidence of evolution and the actual age of planet Earth, it can prompt a full-blown spiritual crisis
Will Gay Marriage Pit Church Against Church?
The fight over gay marriage may be far from over, but already some conservative Christian leaders are looking beyond the courtroom dramas and the legislative infighting.
TIME Traveler: The Return of Bogota
With civil conflict easing, and the cultural, culinary and nightlife scenes sexed up, Bogotá is emerging as an attractive destination for the first time in decades.
Obama: Had Wright not retired, I’d have left church
Sen. Barack Obama says in an interview that aired on TV Friday that he would have left his church if his pastor had not retired and had not acknowledged making comments that "deeply offended people."
Police: Child found in submerged luggage may have been raped
A Sunday school teacher accused of killing a Tracy, California girl may also have raped the 8-year-old, authorities say. Melissa Huckaby, expected to be arraigned Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Suspect in girl’s killing had ‘challenges,’ relatives say
Nothing about Melissa Huckaby, a Sunday school teacher at her grandfather’s California church, would indicate she’s capable of killing her daughter’s 8-year-old friend as police allege, relatives say. Huckaby, expected to be arraigned Tuesday in the death of Sandra Cantu, is a wonderful mother who is at ease with other children, relatives say.
Family of slaying suspect says charges ‘out of character’
The family of a woman who faces charges of killing an 8-year-old playmate of her daughter’s said Sunday the accusations are "completely out of character." The Tracy, California, family offered their prayers to the victim’s family. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of this beautiful girl,” said a man who would not give his name, identifying himself only as a relative of suspect Melissa Huckaby, 28
Ambush kills 10 Indian police officers
More than 200 heavily armed suspected Maoists ambushed a police patrol in central India, killing 10 officers and injuring 16, authorities said Saturday. Melissa Huckaby was arrested on charges of kidnapping and murder, according to Tracy, California, police Sgt. Tony Sheneman
Osteens: Obama doing great job, loves the Lord
Joel Osteen is the senior pastor for the Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. It’s America’s largest congregation. His wife, Victoria Osteen, is the co-pastor there