Thursday's News & Ideas
Women bishops a step closer after Church of England vote
The London Telegraph: The prospect of women bishops moved a step closer last night after the Church of England synod voted down concessions to traditionalists which had been backed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
The New Statesman: When is a bishop not a bishop?
Churches go less formal to make people comfortable
USA Today: Ron Williams, pastor of Church at the GYM in Sanford, Fla. says the goal is to remove the "stained-glass barriers" for people who might not be comfortable in traditional church settings.
Judges to decide: Can religious confessions be used against you?
Detroit Free Press: Michigan Court of Appeals judges will hear arguments Thursday on a case that could have serious repercussions for church members: Can what you confess to your pastor be used against you in a court of law?
Rick Santorum vows not to run for 'pastor in chief'
ABC News, blog: After stunning victories Tuesday night, GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum told a group of pastors that he is not running to be "pastor in chief."
Milestone at University of Michigan: Muslim chaplain
NPR: This semester, the University of Michigan became the first public university with an endowed position for a Muslim chaplain.
The Art of Prayer
America Magazine: Timothy O'Brien came upon contemplation accidentally, almost despite himself.
The Spark
Speaking up is hard to do: Researchers explain why
Have you ever clammed up at a party or found yourself tongue-tied at a meeting for fear of saying something stupid -- even though you consider yourself at least as smart as anyone else in the room? The Wall Street Journal reports on research from scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, which offers an explanation of why many people become, in effect, less intelligent in small group settings .
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