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3 new fiction titles from award-winning novelists

Aside from the fact that they are all third novels by award-winning novelists, this month's fiction roundup offers plenty of variety – from a dark fable set on the coast of Newfoundland to a portrait of a Midwestern family in flux to a journalistic thriller set in Nigeria.
Martin Luther King Day: 10 memorable MLK quotes

Monday is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. The civil rights leader was also one of the most famed orators in American history. Here are a collection of 10 MLK quotes.

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For Syria, prayers that bring peace

A Christian Science perspective.
Investing in your future

A Christian Science perspective.
Religious trash talk goes mainstream in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Religious fundamentalists are gaining greater influence on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, complicating peace efforts.
Finding healing for the abused and abusers

A Christian Science perspective.
For Jews and Christians, a holiday 'season of rapprochement'

The Hanukkah and Christmas holidays coincide amid a season of Jewish and Christian bridge-building, as evidenced, in part, by a recent surprise bestseller on Amazon.
Gift ideas: 'Harry Potter,' Adele, 'Law & Order,' and 'Super Mario 3D'

Your gift list can get long with nieces and nephews, grandparents and friends all needing a present this holiday season. Try a few of these items that are sure to please like 'Winnie the Pooh,' 'Ken Burns: Prohibition,' and the video game 'Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.'
King James Bible anniversary marked by Queen

King James Bible: The translation — the Old Testament from Hebrew, the New Testament from Greek — was assembled by 47 translators in six committees working in London, Oxford and Cambridge.
Why Ron Paul did well among social conservatives at the Values Voter Summit

Ron Paul won the Values Voter Summit presidential straw poll of Republican hopefuls by a relative whopping 37 percent of the vote. His combination of organized supporters and a strong biblical theme worked well.
Government that blesses

A Christian Science perspective.
More precious than gold

A Christian Science perspective.
Close shave and a haircut, two drachmas?

A euphemism originating at the barbershop has become the metaphor for investors perhaps about to lose their shirts on Greek debt.
Church and you

A Christian Science perspective. Church is not just something to attend; it can take place within you.
3 new fiction titles from award-winning novelists

Aside from the fact that they are all third novels by award-winning novelists, this month's fiction roundup offers plenty of variety – from a dark fable set on the coast of Newfoundland to a portrait of a Midwestern family in flux to a journalistic thriller set in Nigeria.
Justin Bieber tattoo of Jesus: Is it blasphemy?

Justin Bieber tattoo: The pop singer has a new tattoo of Jesus’ name written in Hebrew. Beyond Justin Bieber, what do religious authorities say about tattoos?
Newt Gingrich and the adultery question

Newt Gingrich's candidacy revives an old question: How relevant is adultery when it comes to choosing a president?
The economy and the Bible's promise

A Christian Science perspective: An emerging middle class, in countries where previously there essentially was none, has meant progress. What can bring lasting progress?
Love above all

A Christian Science perspective: The death of Osama bin Laden has stirred hearts worldwide. We need to seal this decade of unrest with love.
'Dominion over all the earth': exploitation or stewardship?

A Christian Science perspective: A reminder this Earth Day of the spiritual underpinnings of responsible stewardship of our planet.
The simple side of loving your neighbor

A Christian Science perspective: God designed us to love one another, care for one another, minister to one another.
Could new discovery trump Dead Sea Scrolls? Scholars intrigued but cautious.

An Egyptologist has announced the discovery of 70 metal books in Jordan that he claims could be some of the oldest known Christian documents. But some evidence contradicts those claims.
Martin Luther King Day: 10 memorable MLK quotes

Monday is Martin Luther King Day in the United States. The civil rights leader was also one of the most famed orators in American history. Here are a collection of 10 MLK quotes.
The Women Jefferson Loved

Who were the women in the life of Thomas Jefferson, “arguably the most revered, vexing, contradictory, complicated figure in American history”?
Is the Senate working during Christmas holidays sacrilegious?

Senators Kyl and DeMint claimed working up to the Christmas holiday defiles Christianity's holy day. But Jesus made clear that 'helping your neighbor' trumps 'keeping the Sabbath day holy.' Not addressing legislation to promote peace and care for others would be the real sacrilege.
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Classic review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

What better way to prepare for the movie than to read the book again?
The soul of the state

Christian values are not fundamentally at odds with government. There's room for debate and constructive criticism, but not an all-out attack on government's legitimacy. Instead, Christians should consider the role of the state within the framework of their guiding principles.