CLG News

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The Black Church Must Do More Than "Just Say No" to Homosexuality, By Gwen Richardson

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:38:37 -0600

Over the past two months, I have waded into the national debate regarding gay marriage by writing two widely distributed editorials. These op-eds largely addressed the false comparison between African-American oppression and the push for gay rights. I am neither a member of a pro-family organization nor an official advocate for traditional marriage. I am a Christian, an Independent voter and private citizen who felt compelled to speak out in support of the African-American legacy and the traditional, nuclear family. But my experience over the past two months may be instructive for other Christians, the church in general and the Black church specifically as the fight to protect the next generation of children wages on.

God is Black?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:00:37 -0600

In the 1950s and '60s, god was a man named Alexander Scourby. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., of Greek immigrant parents and attended college in West Virginia, but he spoke in a "deep and resonant voice" (as Wikipedia puts it) and--here is the key point--with more than a touch of a British accent.

Rick Warren Praises Invitation of Homosexual Bishop for Inaugural Prayer

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:57:08 -0600

Rick Warren, who has been under a cloud of controversy since it was announced that he will deliver the invocation at Barack Obama's inauguration, applauded the President-elect this week for also inviting the openly gay Episcopal Bishop V. Gene Robinson to pray at the inaugural opening ceremony.

Judge Won't Order Obama Not to Use 'So Help Me God' in Oath

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:56:30 -0600

A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words "so help me God" taken out of President-elect Barack Obama's oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.

Where Will the Obamas Worship?

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:55:55 -0600

Where will President Barack Obama attend church in Washington? Thanks to revelations about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his former pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ (UCC) in Chicago, Mr. Obama's church shopping requires more careful political contemplation than a new president typically needs.

Israel Puts Pressure on Hamas Before Truce Vote

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:50:21 -0600

Israeli forces pounded dozens of Hamas targets early Saturday as the army kept up pressure on the Islamic militant group ahead of a crucial vote on whether to end Israel's punishing three-week-long campaign against Gaza's rulers.

Mayor Accused in Sex Sting to Skip Inauguration (Video)

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:45:41 -0600

Racine Mayor Gary Becker's plans to attend Tuesday's inauguration have been canceled after he was charged in an Internet sex sting.

Obama Gets Mixed Evangelical Reaction

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:40:19 -0600

Nearly halfway through his victory speech on Election Night in Chicago's Grant Park, Barack Obama reached out to those Americans who had voted for his opponent, John McCain.

What's Next for the Anti-Abortion Movement? (Audio)

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:35:39 -0600

Barack Obama's election dealt a blow to abortion opponents, who now have less hope of overturning Roe v. Wade during his term.

President Atta Mills of Ghana and Pulpit Wisdom

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:23 -0600

The continent's man of the moment and President of Ghana, Prof. John Atta Mills, must be a typical African afterall. There is a place for God and the spiritual in his life.

Inspirational Deaf-Blind Teacher, Poet Retires

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:57:52 -0600

His memories of Helen Keller are vivid, if not entirely favorable: She had big hands, a forceful personality, and not much of a sense of humor.

Major Troop Decisions for Afghanistan War Await Obama

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:29 -0600

Lingering decisions on how quickly the Pentagon can get U.S. forces out of Iraq and into Afghanistan are being pushed off until after the Obama administration takes over next week as military commanders continue to wrangle over where the troops are needed most.

Tampa Bay Bucs Fire Jon Grudon, Set to Hire Raheem Morris

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:50:51 -0600

Jon Gruden is out, replaced by another young rising star as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Big Chill Blast of Arctic Paralyzes Eastern US

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:45:09 -0600

Cathy Luo, from Taiwan but now a student in Tacoma, Wash., covers her ears with mitten-covered hands as she stands to have her photo taken by a friend during record cold Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, in Seattle.