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February 18, 2013 - 4 Spiritual Lessons from Lincoln

Brian Eno Director of Next Generation Ministries Oregon Ministries Network During Christmas break I read the book Killing Lincoln, by Bill O’Reilly. I enjoy reading, but I don’t normally read novels, biographies or fiction. I usually read nonfiction, leadership or spiritual growth type books. This year, I thought I would […]


February 17, 2013 - David Letterman stoops low on Pope exit

By Catholic League for Religious & Civil Rights Bill Donohue comments on David Letterman’s latest cheap shots: On February 11 and 13, David Letterman got a little too cute for us. We didn’t say anything on Tuesday about Monday night’s shots, but when spliced together with last night’s, it suggests […]


February 15, 2013 - AARP riles progressive Evangelical group

by Institute on Religion and Democracy Warning of “generational injustice” and an unsustainable federal budget deficit, Evangelicals for Social Action President Ron Sider has resigned his membership in the AARP over its opposition to changes in Social Security and Medicare. In a recent Huffington Post article, Sider, a longtime influential […]


February 14, 2013 - Same sex marriage petition starts in Oregon

After Washington State passed a same-sex marriage law in 2012, local Oregon groups are starting an Oregon initiative petition to bring the issue to voters. It will be a constitutional amendment. See more in the KGW-8 news video below.


February 13, 2013 - Senators work to erase Oregon’s “D” rating

Close and Johnson will work to erase Oregon’s “D” rating on sex trafficking issues By Senator Betsy Close & Betsy Johnson, Salem, OR – Senator Betsy Close (R-Albany/Corvallis) and Senator Betsy Johnson (D-Scappoose) are introducing legislation to fight the purveyors of the sex trade in Oregon and protect its victims. […]


February 12, 2013 - Local Catholic voices on Pope’s resignation

 Local Catholic voices on Pope’s resignation Statement of Portland Archbishop Vlazny “This decision surely results from the Pope’s personal prayer, great wisdom and genuine love of the church. The demands of his office have changed greatly during his lifetime. I must say that I admire him all the more for […]


February 11, 2013 - Study: Same-Sex marriage laws by nation

Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life On Feb. 12, the French National Assembly is expected to pass a measure legalizing same-sex marriage. Although the bill still needs to win the approval of the French Senate and be signed by the president, it is expected to become law as soon […]


February 10, 2013 - Catholics fume over NY Times op-ed

By Catholic League for Religious and Civil rights Bill Donohue comments on an op-ed piece in today’s New York Times: The decision to publish the op-ed by Daniel A. Olivas was malicious. Here’s why. Olivas says he once knew a Latino priest in southern California who was a molester (the […]


February 9, 2013 - Les Miserable bishop was center of controversy

Faith Quotes: In light of the film blockbuster and Academy Award Best Picture Nominee, Les Miserables, new attention has been renewed over the history of the film.  Below is an excerpt on how one of the central characters, the Bishop of Digne, almost was written out of the script.    […]


February 8, 2013 - Ex-Westboro Baptist protester speaks out

Libby Phelps Alvarez is the granddaughter of Westboro Baptist Church founder in Topeka, Kansas famous for their controversial signs and protests at military funerals. Libby speaks to NBC’s Andrea Canning about her exit from the church. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy