“That’s not primarily because the bishops got the Holy Spirit, that’s because the bishops got sued.”
Kelly Clark
The Portland, Ore., lawyer represents six men who reached a settlement Sept. 1 with the Boy Scouts over sexual abuse by a former Scout leader. He was talking about changes the Roman Catholic Church has made to protect children. (RNS)
“How much of this is turning to God? How much is religious revival and how much is it a snake oil show?”
Tom Tradup
The vice president of Salem Radio Network, which serves more than 2,000 mostly Christian stations, was referring to Glenn Beck’s turn toward religious rhetoric. He was quoted by the Washington Post. (RNS)
“It’s sad to see so many Christians confusing Mormon politics or American nationalism with the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Russell Moore
The dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., was referring to the political following among evangelicals for Glenn Beck, a Mormon.