Popular notions, Bible clash over heaven (Florida Baptist Witness)

26 August 2008, 7:51 pm

GRAPEVINE, Texas (BP)—Have you ever noticed that when a discussion turns to a recently deceased celebrity, someone invariably says, “I know he’s looking down on us right now”? It doesn’t matter how godless the person was, his peers refer to him as being in a better place and then gesture s... read more

'19th Wife' tells compelling tales of Mormon polygamy (New York Daily News)

24 August 2008, 2:01 am

David Ebershoff makes wonderful work of the now and then of polygamy in "The 19th Wife." A modern-day story concerns a nasty break-away sect known as "The First Latter-day Saints," while the historical tale focuses on Mormon leader Brigham Young's wife, the one who got away.... read more

For Mormon bikers, faith a common road (The Arizona Republic)

24 August 2008, 12:55 am

When these Mormons go to their temple, they rumble into the parking lot on fuel-injected wings, neckties flailing in the breeze.... read more

Barack Obama opts for ‘bare-knuckle fighter’ Joe Biden (Times Online)

23 August 2008, 1:35 pm

The race for the White House entered a new, decisive phase yesterday as Barack Obama introduced Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, a seasoned Washington veteran, as his running mate, describing him as ready to “step in and be president”.... read more

Newsweek: So what if he were Muslim? (MSNBC)

23 August 2008, 12:33 pm

Americans haven't fully accepted the notion that all religions should have equal access to the Oval Office.... read more

Ellis Cose on Obama and Islam (Newsweek)

23 August 2008, 11:47 am

We haven't fully accepted the notion that all religions should have equal access to the Oval Office.... read more

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