For many in Egypt, the presidential vote is not about Islam
18.05.2012, 07:00:00
Egyptians have more earthly matters to contend with: jobs and the sagging economy. Polls find the Muslim Brotherhood candidate trailing moderate rivals. CAIRO — A mechanic hammered a fender and boys wandered amid tin and rust as Adham Bishr, his opinions flaring on an agitated afternoon along the Nile, said Egypt's next president should give him a job, not tell him how to worship God.
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Catholics all a-Twitter about the role of nuns
18.05.2012, 01:02:00
Social media provides a platform for reactions to last month's Vatican report criticizing U.S. religious as deviating from church doctrine. Sister Simone Campbell doesn't wear a habit.
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Mississippi antiabortion activist's zeal born on church doorstep
17.05.2012, 12:03:00
Abandoned as a baby, C. Roy McMillan now devotes his life to fighting abortion at the state's last remaining clinic. JACKSON, Miss. — It was a Wednesday morning in front of the last abortion clinic in Mississippi. C. Roy McMillan was camped outside, as he almost always is.
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California presbytery defies church, backs minister in gay weddings
16.05.2012, 07:00:00
Northern California Presbyterian governing body makes history by rejecting church's official denunciation of minister who performed same-sex marriages. SAN ANSELMO, Calif. — Days after President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, the Presbyterian Church's Northern California governing body refused to rebuke a retired minister for marrying gays and lesbians when it was legal in California.
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Homeless man's mother settles with Fullerton over his death
16.05.2012, 07:00:00
Cathy Thomas will receive $1 million from the city. Her son Kelly died after a violent confrontation with six police officers. The agreement does not resolve a claim filed by the victim's father, Ron. The mother of a mentally ill homeless man who died after he was beaten by Fullerton police has reached a settlement with the city that will pay her $1 million, officials announced Tuesday evening.
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North Hollywood congregants worry about fate of ashes buried at church
09.05.2012, 07:00:00
The ashes of 17 people are buried in the rose garden at St. David's Anglican Church. But the church is in a legal battle with the Episcopal diocese over ownership of the property. The congregation was quiet — teary-eyed but smiling — as Bill Coburn, in a eulogy to his wife of 62 years, spoke of the passions of his beloved Marian.
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Dynamic pragmatist becomes top Islamist contender in Egypt
06.05.2012, 03:53:00
Egyptian crowds roar for presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, who has called for unity, protection of civil liberties and separation of religion and politics. ALEXANDRIA, Egypt — The stage along the sea was a politically crafted advertisement for Egypt's diversity: An unveiled woman chatted with a bearded Islamist and a retired soccer star shared the spotlight with a young hero from last year's revolution.
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Hero to Arab Israelis returns
30.04.2012, 07:00:00
Sheik Raed Saleh plans to organize Arab Israelis against what he sees as systematic discrimination. Israel considers him extremely dangerous. UMM AL FAHM, Israel — He's an Israeli-born Islamist whom the government considers so dangerous he's been banned from stepping foot in Jerusalem.
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