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Senate narrowly passes budget cuts opposed by anti-poverty leaders

WASHINGTON (ABP) — Vice President Dick Cheney had to cut short an official trip to Pakistan and rush back Washington to cast a tiebreaking Senate vote for budget cuts Dec. 21. The chamber was deadlocked 50-50 on the $40 billion…

For some denominations, Christmas music doesn’t arrive until Santa does

The Christmas tree is up and lit at Christ Lutheran Church in Marietta, Ga., and Rusty Edwards just can't wait to sing a few lines of O Little Town of Bethlehem, his favorite Christmas song. But the liturgical calendar, which…

Classified Ads for December 22, 2005

MINISTER OF YOUTH: Church in Southeastern Virginia is seeking an experienced Minister of Youth. Applicant must have seminary degree and be led by the Lord to work with youth grades 6-12. Please send résumé to Attn: Personnel Committee, Great Bridge…

Church & People News for December 22, 2005

Staff Changes Robert H. Carpenter, to Talbot Park Church, Norfolk, as senior pastor, effective Jan. 29. Randy W. Prouse, to Critz Church, Critz, as pastor. Frederick Stephen “Rick” Crookshank, to Hanover Church, King George, as pastor. Bruce Langwiser, to Emmanuel…

N.C. moderates ponder alternatives to support colleges, agencies

By Greg Warner Associated Baptist Press Some moderate Baptists in North Carolina are talking seriously about alternative ways to support the state’s Baptist colleges and institutions, a move that could divert millions in contributions from the conservative-controlled Baptist State Convention…

Conflicting reports raise question about IMB’s intent

Conflicting reports about the vote totals for a new International Mission Board policy on speaking in tongues are focusing public attention on what may be a deeper disagreement about the agency’s leadership. Associated Baptist Press reported, in a Nov. 30…

With Narnia, C.S. Lewis becomes part of America’s culture wars

By Karen Long Religion News Service At a desperate moment in the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, as the lion’s tortured, lifeless body lies on a stone table, the writer pauses over the stricken child characters, Lucy…

Boycott called off after Target changes

A conservative group has canceled a national boycott against Target after the retailer promised to make more references to Christmas and Hanukkah in its advertising. Donald E. Wildmon, chairman of the Mississippi-based American Family Association, claimed victory by canceling the…

Warren hosts AIDS event to reverse neglect

The pastor at the Southern Baptist Convention’s largest church used a conference timed to conclude on World AIDS Day to announce a new commitment to caring for the millions of people infected with HIV and AIDS. Rick Warren, pastor of…

Biden commutations leave only 3 on federal Death Row

Understanding Christmas traditions is a matter of time

Sing a new song: Reflections on Band Aid at 40

3 killed as Methodist violence flares in Nigeria