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Mike Bush is interviewed by a television reporter next to the Ten Commandments monument on the Haskell County courthouse lawn in Stigler, Okla., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004. Bush, a lay minister and construction worker, was the driving force in the construction and placement of the monument. (AP Photo)
Court overturns Bible law ruling
DENVER — An appeals court ruled Monday a Ten Commandments monument on the Haskell County Courthouse lawn in Stigler violates the Constitution because its primary effect is to endorse religion.
Monument plans move ahead
Court: Stigler 10 Commandments display is religious
DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court in Denver has ruled that a Ten Commandments monument outside the Haskell County, Okla., courthouse endorses religion.
Church briefs
‘Joy-Full’ series continues Pastor Bruce A. Hess will continue his series, "Essentials for a Joy-Full Life” during the 9 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. services Sunday at Wildwood
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Carla Hinton | Add a commentThe annual Edmond LibertyFest Parade runs right past First Christian Church, at Boulevard and Second Street.Years ago, church...
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Muslim activists push to get holidays added to school year
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NEW YORK — Moneeb Hassan remembers having to choose between a final exam in American history or celebrating the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha. In the end, he chose both. Hassan, 17, is one...
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NEW YORK — Moneeb Hassan remembers having to choose between a final exam in American history or celebrating the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha. In the end, he chose both. Hassan, 17, is one...
Church takes new mission to aid locally this summer
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NINNEKAH — You don’t have to go to a Third World country or another state to find people in need. People who need help are right down the street, Pastor Mike McReynolds said. Members of...
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NINNEKAH — You don’t have to go to a Third World country or another state to find people in need. People who need help are right down the street, Pastor Mike McReynolds said. Members of...
Marines push deeper into Taliban territory
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NAWA, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the...
New Anglican Church in North American denomination excites Oklahomans
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Several Oklahoma pastors are elated about the historic creation of the Anglican Church in North America, a denomination formed by conservative churches and members that left the Episcopal Church....
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Several Oklahoma pastors are elated about the historic creation of the Anglican Church in North America, a denomination formed by conservative churches and members that left the Episcopal Church....
Billy Graham
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DEAR DR. GRAHAM: I am concerned about the direction our country is going. We seem to have wandered far from the vision our forefathers had for our nation, including their strong belief in God. How...
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DEAR DR. GRAHAM: I am concerned about the direction our country is going. We seem to have wandered far from the vision our forefathers had for our nation, including their strong belief in God. How...
Book Review: "Devotions: Wisdom From the Cradle of Civilization”
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→"Devotions: Wisdom From the Cradle of Civilization” by Oliver and Danielle Follmi (Abrams, $29.95). From the publisher: "Devotions” captures the essence of the Middle...
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→"Devotions: Wisdom From the Cradle of Civilization” by Oliver and Danielle Follmi (Abrams, $29.95). From the publisher: "Devotions” captures the essence of the Middle...
Green theme at vacation Bible schools teaches kids to keep God’s world clean
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Youths planted flowers, recycled aluminum cans and picked up trash around their community as part of a conservation-conscious vacation Bible school at a south Oklahoma City church. Bethesda Church...
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Youths planted flowers, recycled aluminum cans and picked up trash around their community as part of a conservation-conscious vacation Bible school at a south Oklahoma City church. Bethesda Church...
Bible Lesson
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"Moses convened all Israel and said to them: ‘Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I am addressing to you today; you shall learn them and observe them...
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"Moses convened all Israel and said to them: ‘Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I am addressing to you today; you shall learn them and observe them...
Jesus’ head to be sculpted
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Jesus’ head to be sculpted Sculptor Bob Willis will make a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N Shartel. Willis, who works with Oklahoma Hospice, will...
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Jesus’ head to be sculpted Sculptor Bob Willis will make a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N Shartel. Willis, who works with Oklahoma Hospice, will...
Oklahoma churchs host Fourth of July services
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Fourth of July Churches will hold the following Fourth of July-themed activities and services: →Freedom Fest free hot dogs, chips to Edmond LibertyFest Parade goers, 9 a.m. to noon today,...
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Fourth of July Churches will hold the following Fourth of July-themed activities and services: →Freedom Fest free hot dogs, chips to Edmond LibertyFest Parade goers, 9 a.m. to noon today,...
Combining world faiths unworkable
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The world’s religions share many beliefs and values. I am often asked why the faiths’ leaders don’t come together in a global conclave to work out their differences and develop a...
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The world’s religions share many beliefs and values. I am often asked why the faiths’ leaders don’t come together in a global conclave to work out their differences and develop a...
Vacation Bible schools
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The following vacation Bible school events will be offered in the metro area: →Vacation Bible school, 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 13-17, Antioch Institutional Baptist Church, 507 N Bath. 236-0867....
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The following vacation Bible school events will be offered in the metro area: →Vacation Bible school, 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 13-17, Antioch Institutional Baptist Church, 507 N Bath. 236-0867....
The book ‘ReThink Your LIfe’ defines minister’s life
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People who know the Rev. Stan Toler’s busy schedule often wonder how he finds time to write books that range from collections of church humor to inspirational narratives and leadership...
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People who know the Rev. Stan Toler’s busy schedule often wonder how he finds time to write books that range from collections of church humor to inspirational narratives and leadership...
Oklahoma ministries celebrate freedom this Fourth of July
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The annual Edmond LibertyFest Parade runs right past First Christian Church, at Boulevard and Second Street. Years ago, church members decided to take advantage of the parade’s popularity...
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The annual Edmond LibertyFest Parade runs right past First Christian Church, at Boulevard and Second Street. Years ago, church members decided to take advantage of the parade’s popularity...
Norman religion briefs
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‘Reunion’ services are planned Sunday will mark the first of five weeks of "summer reunion” worship services at First Baptist Church in Norman. Summer reunion combines the...
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‘Reunion’ services are planned Sunday will mark the first of five weeks of "summer reunion” worship services at First Baptist Church in Norman. Summer reunion combines the...
Marines go after Taliban
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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NAWA, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled...
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NAWA, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled...
Teens seek paint donations for renovation in Oklahoma City neighborhood
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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Donations of paint are being sought for a project to renovate a neighborhood in Oklahoma City. About 200 Catholic teens from throughout the United States are scheduled to help rehabilitate homes in...
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Donations of paint are being sought for a project to renovate a neighborhood in Oklahoma City. About 200 Catholic teens from throughout the United States are scheduled to help rehabilitate homes in...
Minister brings ‘a lot of life’ to historic Bristow church
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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BRISTOW — The Rev. Rebecca Montgomery got an unexpected baptism by immersion when fellow church members tossed her into a swimming pool, clerical collar and all, at a Father’s Day...
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BRISTOW — The Rev. Rebecca Montgomery got an unexpected baptism by immersion when fellow church members tossed her into a swimming pool, clerical collar and all, at a Father’s Day...
Oklahoma City pastor chosen for top board position
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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An Oklahoma City pastor was elected to the International Church of the Nazarene’s Board of Superintendents Thursday during the denomination’s annual gathering in Florida. Delegates at...
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An Oklahoma City pastor was elected to the International Church of the Nazarene’s Board of Superintendents Thursday during the denomination’s annual gathering in Florida. Delegates at...
Nation Briefs: Ruling blocks furlough plan
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
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COURTS Ruling blocks furlough plan HONOLULU — A state judge has blocked Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle from forcing public employees to take three unpaid days off per month. First Circuit Court...
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