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• American Jews confront internal rancor over Israel January 27, 2012
  By Joe Sterling, CNN Atlanta (CNN) - When the editor of a Jewish newspaper here wrote this month that the Jewish state might consider assassinating an American president, his column made national headlines and provoked a Secret Service inquiry. The most striking criticism came from the Jewish community itself, which collectively held its nose and […]
• Belief Blog's Morning Speed Read for Friday, January 27 January 27, 2012
  By Dan Merica, CNN Here's the Belief Blog’s morning rundown of the top faith-angle stories from around the United States and around the world. Click the headlines for the full stories. From the Blog: CNN: On call with conservatives, Romney speaks to Mormon beliefs In a recent conference call with conservatives across the country, Mitt […]
• On call with conservatives, Romney speaks to Mormon beliefs January 27, 2012
  By Dan Gilgoff, CNN (CNN) – In a recent conference call with conservatives across the country, Mitt Romney expounded upon subjects he usually doesn’t talk much about: Jesus and eternity. Asked on the call how his faith had shaped his success as a businessman and his political career, the presidential candidate spoke about “a conviction […]
• Oral Roberts' gay grandson promotes 'Gay Agenda' tour January 27, 2012
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• Alaska Airlines ends prayer cards on flights January 26, 2012
  By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) - Passengers on Alaska Airlines will no longer get a free Psalm with their meal. On Wednesday, the airline announced it is ending its more than 30-year tradition of including printed cards with short Bible verses during meal service. “I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing […]
• Suspected 'honor killings' shock Canada January 26, 2012
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• Belief Blog's Morning Speed Read for Thursday, January 26 January 26, 2012
  By Dan Merica, CNN Here's the Belief Blog’s morning rundown of the top faith-angle stories from around the United States and around the world. Click the headlines for the full stories. From the Blog: CNN: My Take: Reclaiming Jesus’ sense of humor Here’s a serious question about levity: The Bible clearly paints a picture of […]
• My take: Reclaiming Jesus’ sense of humor January 25, 2012
  Editor’s note: James Martin, SJ, is a Jesuit priest, culture editor of America magazine and author of "Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life," from which this article is adapted. By James Martin, Special to CNN Here’s a serious question about levity: The Bible clearly […]
• Belief Blog's Morning Speed Read for Wednesday, January 25 January 25, 2012
  By Dan Merica, CNN Here's the Belief Blog’s morning rundown of the top faith-angle stories from around the United States and around the world. Click the headlines for the full stories. From the Blog: CNN: Romney tax returns shine light on Mormon tithing Although many Americans may have wondered just how much money Mitt Romney […]
• Romney tax returns shine light on Mormon tithing January 24, 2012
  By Dan Gilgoff, CNN.com Religion Editor (CNN) – Although many Americans may have wondered just how much money Mitt Romney makes and how much he pays in taxes in the lead-up to the release Tuesday of his tax documents, there was little suspense around how much he gives to his church. That's because all Mormons […]