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Photo by Gary Gnidovic COVER STORY Miracles in Mozambique: How Mama Heidi Reaches the Abandoned There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet. Tim Stafford      THIS IS OUR CITY Ed Dobson: How God Uses My Lou Gehrig's Disease for Good The seasoned pastor connects Kim Newlen's story of battling breast cancer to his own battle with ALS Ed Dobson Washington National Cathedral, Donovan Marks DISPATCH Charles Colson: Defender of the Weak, Hugger of Lepers, Friend of Sinners, Christian Intellectual The head of Prison Fellowship wore many hats before his April 21 death. David Neff RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Marketing Martyrs: Does Iranian Pastor's Theology Impact Advocacy on His Behalf? Youcef Nadarkhani's beliefs raises strategic questions. Ken Walker FROM HER.MENEUTICS When Our Sexual Stories Go Off the Christian Map Amy Frykholm's 'See Me Naked' tells the stories of nine Christians (including the author) struggling to reconcile their sexuality and their beliefs. Rachel Marie Stone UNDER DISCUSSION Should Churches Halt Missions Trips to Mexico? Observers weigh in. Compiled by Ruth Moon WHO'S NEXT Helping Urbana Find Its Voice Nikki Toyama-Szeto diversifies Intervarsity's student conference. Elissa Cooper THIS IS OUR CITY Culture Making Amid Cancer: The Choices That Suffering Makes Possible Without getting breast cancer at age 27, would I have reached out to that Somali family on the subway? Sarah Thebarge   Coming to America: Chen Guangcheng China activist due to arrive in Newark, New Jersey with his family to study at university. Court: City Didn't Try Hard Enough To Find Non-Christian Prayers Second Circuit overturns New York town's appeal of legislative prayers because selection process of speakers was insufficiently random. Court: Colorado Day of Prayer Is Unconstitutional Governors’ proclamations 'undermine the premise' that believers and nonbelievers are served equally, Colorado Court of Appeals rules. Subscribe to this RSS Feed         For the Love of Pinterest? A Her.meneutics Hangout with Rachel Held Evans, Sarah Bessey, & More  The bloggers join Her.meneutics regulars Laura Leonard, Rachel Marie Stone, and Sarah Pulliam Bailey. When Our Sexual Stories Go Off the Christian Map Amy Frykholm's 'See Me Naked' tells the stories of nine Christians (including the author) struggling to reconcile their sexuality and their beliefs. How to Smartly Engage with the Young Doubters in Your Midst Six ways to support those questioning the faith. Subscribe to this RSS Feed         Obama Campaign Taps Young Adviser, Michael Wear, for Faith Outreach  A 23-year-old executive assistant in the White House faith-based office will head the campaign's faith outreach. After Meeting with Black Southern Baptists, Richard Land Apologizes Again over Trayvon Martin Comments The Southern Baptist leader said he has sent a personal letter to President Obama seeking forgiveness. Some Express Concern over Exclusivity in Politics and Prayer Who was involved in National Day of Prayer events? Subscribe to this RSS Feed         'God Bless America' . . . With a Bang Bullet points from Bobcat Goldthwait’s new gunpowder black “comedy” 'Broadway Is Having Its First Faith Moment' With 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Godspell,' and more, marketing ramps up for people of faith Russell Crowe to Board the Ark Academy Award winner to play Noah in Darren Aronofsky's film of the same name Subscribe to this RSS Feed         [THURSDAY | 05.17.12] Charles Colson: Defender of the Weak, Hugger of Lepers, Friend of Sinners, Christian Intellectual Marketing Martyrs: Does Iranian Pastor's Theology Impact Advocacy on His Behalf? [WEDNESDAY | 05.16.12] Should Churches Halt Missions Trips to Mexico? Helping Urbana Find Its Voice Culture Making Amid Cancer: The Choices That Suffering Makes Possible [TUESDAY | 05.15.12] The Choir's Steve Hindalong: Celebrating Sobriety Bolder As I Got Balder: How God Used Breast Cancer to Give Me Courage Wilson's Bookmarks [MONDAY | 05.14.12] How Mitt Romney Could Pitch Himself as Mormon Freedom Fighter Sensation Before Scholarship: Gospel Fragment Tantalizes Experts [FRIDAY | 05.11.12] Why Jerry Falwell Sr. Isn't Rolling In His Grave over Romney's Liberty Invitation How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage [THURSDAY | 05.10.12] Private Faith and Public Policy: Where Obama and Santorum Agree Why You Should Eavesdrop on Your Neighbors Supreme Court Decision on Religion Upends Campus Religious Groups     [THE LATEST] Romney's Faith: Silent, but Deep While Mitt Romney has said little about his Mormon faith on the campaign trail, people who know him well call it a huge influence on his conduct and worldview. (The New York Times) Nearly half of online users use Internet for religion Among online Americans, Internet use for religious purposes is particularly common among the young. (Orlando Sentinel) Dr. Robert L. Spitzer, Noted Psychiatrist, Apologizes for Study on Gay ‘Cure’ At the end of his career, Dr. Robert L. Spitzer has reached a painful conclusion: “I believe,” he wrote in a letter, “I owe the gay community an apology.” (The New York Times) Federal court rules NY town board’s prayer violated separation of church and state In what it said was its first case testing the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled the town of Greece, a suburb of Rochester, should have made a greater effort to invite people from other faiths to open monthly meetings. (The Washington Post) Canada’s pro-life movement gets a slick, youthful rebranding No longer just grey-haired activists holding signs outside abortion clinics, the pro-life movement has undergone a savvy, youthful makeover. Viral video contests, slick marketing campaigns, podcasts and Facebook groups fly in the face of assumptions that all young people lean left and that opposing abortion is antiquated. (thestar.com) Copts to shun Islamists in Egypt's presidential vote If Christians voted as a bloc - which may not happen - they could help swing an unpredictable race whose main contenders are either Islamists or men who served under Mubarak at some time. (Reuters) [TOP STORIES] State Supreme Court rules 'personhood' initiative petition void The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Monday ruled that an initiative petition to have personhood declared at conception is void and called the measure unconstitutional. As a result, it will not appear on the ballot. (Tulsa World) Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to Resign at End of Year The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Rowan Williams, announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of year to take up a position as master of Cambridge University’s Magdalene College. (The New York Times) Dublin patron saint's heart stolen in cathedral raid Irish police puzzled by latest in series of bizarre thefts of religious artefacts from churches (The Independent) Washington may become first to require insurance to cover abortion At a time when many states are making it harder for women to get abortions, Washington state appears headed in the opposite direction. (Associated Press) Abortion investigation: Health Secretary Andrew Lansley to report clinics and doctors to police Doctors filmed agreeing to abortions based on gender; "I don't ask questions," doctor tells pregnant woman (The Telegraph) Schools work to balance gay, religious rights Dozens of colleges have scrutinized how on-campus Christian groups operate after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowed a law school to deny funding to a Christian group that would not admit gays. (Associated Press)     Ed Dobson: How God Uses My Lou Gehrig's Disease for Good Culture Making Amid Cancer: The Choices That Suffering Makes Possible Bolder As I Got Balder: How God Used Breast Cancer to Give Me Courage Why You Should Eavesdrop on Your Neighbors A Holy Conversation: Should Christians Seek to Bless Their Muslim Neighbors? 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