Father James Martin: Religion Needs to Lighten Up

Lobbying For God

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When it comes to lobbying and advocacy in Washington, D.C., religious groups are increasingly part of the mix. According to a new Pew study, creating media campaigns, meeting with White House officials, holding demonstrations, and other efforts to affect public policy have increased fivefold since 1970.

Pictured: In Washington, D.C., most lobbying groups are on K Street, only blocks away from the White House and Congress.

Allen Hertzke, visiting senior fellow at The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life

Lessons From Rev. Billy Graham on Faith, Aging and 'Nearing Home'

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Rev. Billy Graham, often called “America’s pastor,” is now 93. In his new book, he says we’re all taught how to live - but not how to die. His son shares his father's wisdom on how to prepare for the end - a task Billy Graham calls “finishing well.”

Rev. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Commentary: Joe Paterno and the Catholic Church

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In the priest sexual abuse crisis, the Pope could take a cue from Penn State. Maureen points out that while that school's head football coach was fired for not doing enough to stop alleged abuse, no such action has ever been taken to remove any Catholic Bishops who covered up abuse for years.

Maureen Fiedler, host of Interfaith Voices