The Texas Conference of the United Methodists Church wants to limit the age of candidates entering ministry to 45. Officials say ordination is a lengthy process and by limiting the age for new pastors it will help the church plan for its future.
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Supreme Court marriage rulings: Anything but simple
If the range of possible Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage this month requires a scorecard, the potential confusion arising from those decisions may demand a manual.
It’s not as simple as whether gays and lesbians can marry, and whether they become eligible for federal benefits.
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Summer wedding season is in full swing – but how many of those wedding ceremonies have faith at the forefront?
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