Religion
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 02/04/2012 4:08 a.m. Discuss
Cardinal entangled in abuse cases dies PHILADELPHIA — Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, the retired head of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and an uncharged central figure in a child sex-abuse case that accuses the archdiocese of shuffling predator priests to unwitting parishes, has died. He was 88.
Writer, former ‘bad girl’ to lead conference
posted: 02/04/2012 4:08 a.m. Discuss
In the late 1970s, Liz Curtis Higgs was a mess. A rebellious streak in her teens had led to years of drinking, drugs and sexual promiscuity. She was so far down she couldn’t see a way out.
Catholic bishop calls health plan attack on religion
posted: 02/04/2012 4:07 a.m. Discuss
The state’s top Roman Catholic official is denouncing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for requiring the church’s schools, hospitals, adoption agencies and other charities to begin offering free contraceptive services as part of their health-care plans.
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Mitt Romney flip flops on…….poor people?
A few weeks ago, Mitt Romney said: “I’m concerned about the poor in this country.” But that was South Carolina in January and this is February. Today, on CNN, the ...
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Calendar
posted: 02/04/2012 4:06 a.m. Discuss
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Christ Episcopal Church, 509 Scott St., will host an artist reception 5-8 p.m. Friday to open a new exhibit, “The Cross’’ , interpretations of the cross in sculpture, painting, photography, and stained glass. (501) 375-2342.
Reach out and touch
posted: 02/04/2012 4:05 a.m. Discuss
In the not so distant past, missionaries serving in far-flung locations around the world were largely cut off from family and friends. Communication was limited to letters or infrequent and expensive international phone calls.
Interfaith Power and Light practices creation care
posted: 01/28/2012 3:53 a.m. Discuss
One of the state’s oldest churches is getting a makeover — a weatherization touch-up courtesy of Arkansas Interfaith Power and Light.
NEWS BRIEFS
posted: 01/28/2012 3:27 a.m. Discuss
Richard Roberts arrested on DUI TULSA — Authorities say televangelist, faith healer and former Oral Roberts University president Richard Roberts was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and speeding early Tuesday morning.
Calendar
posted: 01/28/2012 3:26 a.m. Discuss
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Bigelow Assembly of God, 123 Arkansas 123 S., Bigelow, will host a free bluegrass Gospel concert featuring Living Grace at 6 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments served following. (501) 215-6434.
ON RELIGION: Pope prods U.S. bishops on religious freedom
posted: 01/28/2012 3:26 a.m. Discuss
Pope Benedict XVI cut to the chase when meeting with the visiting bishops from Washington, Baltimore and the U.S. Armed Services.
Saying ‘thank you’
posted: 01/28/2012 3:25 a.m. Discuss
First Assembly of God North Little Rock will celebrate its 100th birthday with a $100,000 giveaway.
Survey links Mormons, white evangelicals
posted: 01/21/2012 3:57 a.m. Discuss
Mormons and white evangelicals share an intense commitment to family life, prayer, the Bible and conservative politics, including support for the Republican Party and smaller government, according to a new study released Jan. 12. But the two groups strongly hold divergent religious beliefs, and half of Mormons surveyed felt hostility from evangelical Christians.
Italy eyes tax from churches
posted: 01/21/2012 3:56 a.m. Discuss
Nothing may prove to be untouchable in the European debt crisis.
Adjusting vision
posted: 01/21/2012 3:55 a.m. Discuss
Longtime Little Rock eye doctor Bert Miller, 79, has shifted his focus from eye charts to evangelism. On Sunday, as friends and family look on, he’ll bow his head, make his vows and become an ordained minister at the Little Rock Community Church.
Church pews fill up when Obamas visit
posted: 01/21/2012 3:54 a.m. Discuss
Women dressed in high heels and fine fur coats started lining up in the cold outside Zion Baptist Church shortly after sunrise Sunday in hopes of worshipping with President Barack Obama and his family. It is a scene that has been repeated each year on the eve of the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday since the Obamas moved into the White House.
ON RELIGION: Words, evidence say Tebow doesn’t pray to win
posted: 01/21/2012 3:52 a.m. Discuss
Moments after the New England Patriots smashed his Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow stood before a wall of reporters and said exactly what anyone who has been paying attention already knew he was going to say.
