The Episcopal Church USA finished its triennial convention in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17 with two controversial pieces of legislation regarding gays and lesbians, the substance of which still has many Episcopalians confused. Bishop Ed Konieczny of the Oklahoma Diocese said he voted against one of the pieces of legislation because of vague language that […]
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New Episcopal Church USA resolutions seemingly reverse freeze on ordaining gays, lesbians
The Episcopal Church USA finished its triennial convention in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17 with two controversial pieces of legislation regarding gays and lesbians, the substance of which still has many Episcopalians confused. Bishop Ed Konieczny of the Oklahoma Diocese said he voted against one of the pieces of legislation because of vague language that […]
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With white women converting, OKC area now houses five mosques
As Oklahoma’s Muslim community observes the fast of Ramadan this month, they are also taking time to reflect on the growth of their community statewide. There are currently five mosques in the Oklahoma City metro area, including one in Norman and one in Edmond. Some of the growth has come from immigrants from south and […]
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With white women converting, OKC area now houses five mosques
As Oklahoma’s Muslim community observes the fast of Ramadan this month, they are also taking time to reflect on the growth of their community statewide. There are currently five mosques in the Oklahoma City metro area, including one in Norman and one in Edmond. Some of the growth has come from immigrants from south and […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter attends New Baptist Covenant conference
Former President Jimmy Carter addressed a group of several hundred Baptists from at least seven different Baptist denominations on Aug. 7 in Norman. After giving his personal testimony about his own faith journey, including growing up in a predominantly black community in Archery, Ga., Carter told the assembled Baptists that “Christians can and must reach […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter attends New Baptist Covenant conference
Former President Jimmy Carter addressed a group of several hundred Baptists from at least seven different Baptist denominations on Aug. 7 in Norman. After giving his personal testimony about his own faith journey, including growing up in a predominantly black community in Archery, Ga., Carter told the assembled Baptists that “Christians can and must reach […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter plans Norman speech
President Jimmy Carter will be one of the featured speakers at the regional meeting of the New Baptist Covenant, a group he helped form, in Norman on August 7. In a telephone interview with Oklahoma Gazette, Carter said the group is intentionally multiracial and is arranged around non-divisive areas of Baptist doctrine. “The meeting in […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter plans Norman speech
President Jimmy Carter will be one of the featured speakers at the regional meeting of the New Baptist Covenant, a group he helped form, in Norman on August 7. In a telephone interview with Oklahoma Gazette, Carter said the group is intentionally multiracial and is arranged around non-divisive areas of Baptist doctrine. “The meeting in […]
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New law requires doctors to fill out a lengthy report after each abortion
Gov. Brad Henry, a self-described pro-choice Democrat, signed House Bill 1595 into law on May 21 of this year. The bill, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, puts Oklahoma into the top five strictest states in terms of abortion reporting requirements. ‘A FORM OF JUDICIAL RAPE’‘WE WANT TO HELP THEM’ ‘AN INSULT TO ALL […]
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New law requires doctors to fill out a lengthy report after each abortion
Gov. Brad Henry, a self-described pro-choice Democrat, signed House Bill 1595 into law on May 21 of this year. The bill, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, puts Oklahoma into the top five strictest states in terms of abortion reporting requirements. ‘A FORM OF JUDICIAL RAPE’‘WE WANT TO HELP THEM’ ‘AN INSULT TO ALL […]