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What Is Ron Johnson's Religion?
By Elizabeth Nolan Brown - Politics DailyMillionaire plastics manufacturer and political newcomer Ron Johnson is running for senator from Wisconsin as the Republican nominee against four-term Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. What is Ron Johnson's religion? Johnson is Lutheran. What has Ron Johnson said about his faith? Johnson's campaign website says he "is pro-life, pro-family, and believes that freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom from religion. Ron will take these ...
Pastor Who Hates Homosexuality but Is Attracted to Men Returns to Pulpit
By David Gibson - Politics DailyHere's a brain-teaser and a breather for all you culture warriors currently debating the Prop 8 court ruling: A Lutheran pastor known for his opposition to homosexuals serving as clergy is outed as a homosexual himself and takes a leave of absence -- but then returns to the pulpit the same week his denomination welcomes other gay pastors under a new policy that the anti-gay cleric himself opposes. Confusing? The Rev. Tom Brock, senior pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in North Minneapolis, explained it to the Associated Press on Monday by noting that he has known for many years that he is ...
Lutherans OK Gay Clergy: Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
By David Gibson - Politics DailyAs delegates from the nation's main Lutheran denomination gathered in Minneapolis this week to begin a contentious debate on homosexuality, tornado-like winds ripped through the city. The fierce gusts toppled the cross above historic Central Lutheran Church and damaged the roof of the convention center across the street from where the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is holding its biennial General Assembly. An omen? A local Baptist pastor and blogger, John Piper, thought so, interpreting the whirlwind in biblical terms: "A gentle but firm warning to the ELCA and all of us: ...
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