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Atheist student groups flower on college campuses

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:47:00 EST

The sign sits propped on a wooden chair, inviting all comers: "Ask an Atheist." Whenever a student gets within a few feet, Anastasia Bodnar waves and smiles, trying to make a good first impression before eyes drift down to a word many Americans rank down there with "socialist."

Researcher: Faint writing on shroud points to Jesus

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Rome -- A Vatican researcher has rekindled the age-old debate over the Shroud of Turin, saying that faint writing on the linen proves it was the burial cloth of Jesus. Experts say the historian may be reading too much into the markings, and they stand by carbon-dating that points to the shroud being a medieval forgery.

Pope and Anglican leader agree on closer relations

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:52:00 EST

Vatican City -- After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assured the archbishop of Canterbury on Saturday that he is still committed to seeking closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.

Researcher says text proves Shroud of Turin real

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:00 EST

Rome -- A Vatican researcher claims a nearly invisible text on the Shroud of Turin proves the authenticity of the artifact revered as Jesus' burial cloth.

'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EST

Nashville, Tenn. -- 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.

St. John's church in Detroit to mark 150th

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:42:00 EST

Detroit -- St. John's Episcopal Church marks a milestone today: The Woodward landmark is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a 6:30 p.m. service.

Small talk with Scott Kaufman, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Scott Kaufman is the new CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. The 43-year-old rose through the ranks of the federation starting as a volunteer.

Fort Hood attack unrelated to Islam, local Muslim leaders say

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EST

Southfield -- Leaders of Metro Detroit's Muslim community gathered this morning to urge all Americans to view the Fort Hood shooting as a criminal act and unrelated to the faith of Islam.

Feds move to seize mosques

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:17:00 EST

New York -- Federal prosecutors took steps Thursday to seize four U.S. mosques and a Fifth Avenue skyscraper owned by a nonprofit Muslim organization long suspected of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.

Facebook, Wikipedia execs update Vatican on Web

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EST

Vatican City -- Executives from Facebook, Wikipedia and Google are attending a Vatican meeting to brief officials and Catholic bishops about the Internet and digital youth culture.