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In Theory: Survey finds that fewer Americans believe homosexuality is a sin
A survey has found that fewer Americans believe homosexuality is a sin. The LifeWay Research poll discovered that 37% "affirm a belief that homosexual behavior is a sin," down from 44% in 2011. The percentage of "unknowns" has risen to 17%, up from 13%...Tags: Family, Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights, Gays and Lesbians, Barack Obama
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In Theory: Have Christians retreated from the world?
Writing in on the Huffington Post, Phil Cooke claims that Christians' voices are being drowned out because of a love/hate relationship with the media, a relationship that is driving Christians to retreat to safe zones instead of engaging with the wider...Tags: Music, Customs and Tradition, Jesus Christ, Separation of Church and State, Civil Rights
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Seven vie for four Pasadena school board seats
In the first test of new voter districts for Pasadena Board of Education seats, seven first-time candidates have enlisted to compete for four spots on the school board. Incumbents Kim Kenne, Elizabeth Pomeroy and Scott Phelps are seeking reelection on...Tags: Politics, Elections
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In Theory: Should secessionists succeed?
More than 750,000 Americans have signed a petition to let their states secede from the U.S.A. since the Nov. 6 election, including people from Alaska, Maryland, Texas, Iowa and Vermont. And many of them, or at least their leaders, are claiming they're...Tags: Separation of Church and State, Civil Rights, Slavery, Interreligious Dialogue, Science and Technology
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In Theory: Religious right, heal thyself
With the dust settling after the Nov. 6 elections, one group is looking like the biggest losers of all — Christian conservatives. Writing for Religious News Service, David Gibson says that “the religious right encountered defeat at almost...Tags: Religious Texts, Barack Obama, Parties and Movements, Richard Nixon, George W. Bush
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Pasadena City Council, Board of Education races take shape
While voters remain fixed on the November election, campaign season already has begun for spring City Council and Board of Education races. Three council and four school board seats are up for grabs March 5, with open contests expected to produce at...
Tags: Politics, NAACP, Elections, Anthony J. Portantino, Voting
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Hate crimes on the rise in L.A. County
The number of hate crimes committed in Los Angeles County rose 15% last year after falling to a 21-year low in 2010, the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission announced this week. The commission’s annual study, released Wednesday, documents...Tags: Sex Crimes, Human Interest, Religion and Belief, Hate Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice
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In Theory: Does the budget need a dose of morals?
Religion pervades government in America. It's evident in the debates on abortion, religious freedom, gay rights and a host of other topics. But now a Christian leader is arguing that religion needs to be inserted into the one area where it isn't...Tags: Religious Texts, Companies and Corporations, Budgets and Budgeting, Separation of Church and State, Civil Rights
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Pasadena community marches for peace, commemorates Cesar Chavez
It was a day to recognize Cesar Chavez, but some Pasadena residents marched for two African-American teenagers who were recently shot and killed. Saturday’s peace walk brought out more than 100 students and adults to Villa Parke Community Center to...
Tags: Labor Legislation, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Shootings, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice
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Magee trade for Rogers confirmed, expected to join Fire Monday
Mike Magee officially is coming home. The Fire announced on Saturday that they have acquired Magee, a 28-year-old Chicago native and the Galaxy’s leading scorer this season. In exchange, the Galaxy get the rights to midfielder Robbie Rogers, who...Tags: Major League Soccer, Soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy, Sports
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Women becoming priests without Vatican's blessing
SAN FRANCISCO — The priest will be ordained in a purple Lutheran church. The Communion bread, symbolizing the body of Christ, will be gluten-free. The congregation will pray to "our mother our father in heaven." But the real departure from Roman...
Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Abusive Behavior, Gays and Lesbians, Roman Catholicism, Social Issues
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