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Hate church? Take a look at this one

Verve boldly states its mission as the “church for people who don’t like church.”

Did Jesus have a wife? New study points towards ‘yes’

Researchers at Columbia University have started running new tests on the highly controversial papyrus text, called the “Gospel of Jesus’ Wife,” which may validate its authenticity, according to The Independent.

Stillpoint offers a place to turn down the noise

Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development offers people of all — or no — religious persuasions a place to expand their prayer life and explore spirituality in its many interpretations away from the interference and distractions of everyday life.

Mormon leaders pledge to back gay rights under one condition

Mormon leaders sought Tuesday to put their conservative church on middle ground in a major culture war issue — saying for the first time that they support some legal anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people, so long as the religious freedom of those who oppose gay equality is taken into account.

Philly families asked to take in guests when pope visits

Residents of the Philadelphia area are being asked to show some brotherly love to those traveling to the city to see Pope Francis next year. With hotel rooms filling up fast, organizers hope to find more than 10,000 households willing to host guests in their spare bedrooms for a modest fee.

Pastor who officiated gay son’s wedding can keep ordination

A U.S. pastor who was defrocked after officiating his son’s same-sex wedding ceremony, and later reinstated, can keep his ordination, a Methodist judicial council has ruled.