Faith And Values
Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience'
More than 150 Christian leaders, most of them conservative evangelicals and traditionalist Roman Catholics, issued a joint declaration Friday reaffirming their opposition to abortion and gay marriage and pledging to protect religious freedoms.
Nov 20, 2009 | 5:35 am
Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges
Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.
Nov 18, 2009 | 12:05 pm
'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream
Terverius Black believes in hip-hop gospel so much he sold his first home to get the money needed to start his Christian-themed entertainment company.
Nov 18, 2009 | 10:40 am
Religion News in Brief
Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard said he will continue to hold weekly prayer meetings at his home, three years after he was ousted from the church he founded amid a scandal involving a male prostitute and drug use.
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:05 am
Catholic bishops say gay marriage hurts society
The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have affirmed that the church defines marriage between one man and one woman, and sex is meant for procreation.
Nov 17, 2009 | 2:40 pm
Pope names new leader for Milwaukee archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee says a successor has been named to the archbishop post once held by Timothy Dolan.
Nov 14, 2009 | 6:15 am
Mormons throw support behind gay-rights cause
It looked like a stunning reversal: the same church that helped defeat gay marriage in California standing with gay-rights activists on an anti-discrimination law in its own backyard.
Nov 11, 2009 | 9:40 pm
Federal judge nixes SC license tag with cross
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that South Carolina can't issue license plates showing the image of a cross in front of a stained glass window along with the phrase "I Believe."
Nov 10, 2009 | 5:00 pm
Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash
As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.
Nov 07, 2009 | 11:30 am
Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story
In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per mont…
Nov 06, 2009 | 2:50 pm
Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage
U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.
Nov 06, 2009 | 1:00 pm
Rick Warren, Reader's Digest part ways on project
A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.
Nov 05, 2009 | 8:45 am
Internet believers: Pastors open online churches
Church volunteers greet visitors entering the lobby. The worship band begins its set and a pastor offers to pray privately with anyone during the service.
Nov 02, 2009 | 9:35 am
Defections, court fights test Scientology
The Church of Scientology is going through a difficult season.
Nov 01, 2009 | 1:10 pm
Steve Jobman celebrates 20 years at Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church
When Steve Jobman interviewed for the music minister position at First Presbyterian Church in Davenport 19 years ago this summer, he gave what he thought was the "safe answer" when asked how long he might stay.
Aug 30, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Review: Plenty of mystery in intriguing ‘Secrets’
(Editor's note: This review is of a movie that will be shown as part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad-Cities Film Series. It will be shown at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in the auditorium at the Figge Art Museum, downtown Davenport.)
Aug 26, 2009 | 12:50 pm | Loading…
Flyleaf maintains secular and Christian fan base
The first two Rock the River Tour concerts were unforgettable for the members of Flyleaf.
Aug 05, 2009 | 11:20 am | Loading…
DecembeRadio a late addition to Rock the River
A late addition to the Rock the River Tour lineup, Christian rockers DecembeRadio are primed for the festival experience.
Aug 04, 2009 | 1:35 pm | Loading…
Christian music concerts flourishing in the Q-C
Timm Dalman remembers a time when contemporary Christian music concerts were a rarity in the Quad-Cities.
Aug 02, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
You can lead a child to vegetables … but can you make them weed?
Teaching kids about gardening and to be self-sufficient were key goals for Pastor Jacqueline Cunningham Wells when she leased a vacant lot along Rock Island's 10th Street between 4th and 5th avenues.
Jul 19, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
