Ted Haggard, Resurrected
Stephen Prothero, a Boston University religion scholar and author of "God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions that Run the World," is a regular CNN Belief Blog contributor. By Stephen Prothero,...
View ArticlePope on gays: A shift in tone, not substance
By John L. Allen Jr., CNN (CNN) - Reaction to Pope Francis’ comments about not judging gays has broken along two lines: Either this is a groundbreaking reversal by the head of the Catholic Church, or...
View ArticlePope quotes take flight on social media
By Kyle Almond, CNN (CNN) - Perhaps it's fitting that the pope's first news conference was held onboard an airplane. Since Monday morning his comments have soared around the globe at high speed. His...
View ArticleGay Catholic priest: Pope's words an 'invitation'
Opinion by the Rev. Gary M. Meier, Special to CNN (CNN) - The question of today has been: What's my reaction to the pope’s statement regarding not judging gay priests? The answer: Cautiously...
View ArticlePope Francis: Church can't 'interfere' with gays
By Eric Marrapodi and Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editors [twitter-follow screen_name='EricCNNBelief'][twitter-follow screen_name='BurkeCNN'] (CNN) - Pope Francis said the church has the right to...
View ArticleScalia says atheism 'favors the devil's desires'
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-editor [twitter-follow screen_name='BurkeCNN'] (CNN) - As the Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, the devil is not on the docket - but the Evil One apparently...
View ArticleDoes Phil Robertson get the Bible wrong?
By Daniel Burke, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor [twitter-follow screen_name='BurkeCNN'] (CNN) - The Robertson family of "Duck Dynasty" fame has rallied around its patriarch, saying his controversial...
View ArticleVatican proposes 'stunning' shift on gays, lesbians
By Delia Gallagher, CNN ROME (CNN) – Using strikingly open language, a new Vatican report says the church should welcome and appreciate gays, and offers a solution for divorced and remarried Catholics...
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