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New Center at ACU Will Honor Landon Saunders

A new center in Abilene Christian University’s Brown Library will honor Landon Saunders, longtime Church of Christ minister. The kick-off of fundraising for the Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing was announced at the annual Friends of ACU Library dinner April 19. The new center has a mission to promote conversation and reflection upon the primacy of joy

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Among U.S. Latinos, Catholicism Is Still the Largest Faith

Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, even as their share among Latino adults has steadily declined over the past decade, according to a new analysis of Pew Research Center surveys. By contrast, the share of Latinos who identify as Protestants – including evangelical Protestants – has been relatively stable, while the percentage who are

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Mystery Upon Mystery

By JIM NICHOLS The names are made up, but the story is common. David’s father, Ralph, was seriously ill. Ralph had a constellation of physical problems and he had been hospitalized for at least two weeks this time, growing weaker by the day. It seemed to everyone that this would probably be his last stay. Ralph certainly did not lack

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Cemeteries

By DANNY MINTON As strange as it may sound, or maybe I should say morbid, I find cemeteries interesting places to visit. As I walk through one, I think of the lives that must have been lived by those buried beneath the six feet of soil and grass. Sometimes I stop and pause as I read one where the dates

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Look, Up in the Sky!

THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury I’m sure Will Rogers was a friendly guy, even if the quote usually attributed to him has been taken out of context. During an interview, he mentioned prominent men he’d met, all of whom he liked. (Lesser guys weren’t referenced.) This observation aside, I have a friend whose admirers feel as strongly about

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Artists Talk Faith at Abilene Interfaith Council Meeting

Three artists will discuss religious influences in their works at the April meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council. The public is invited to the free meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange St. Enter through the office doors. Painter Jennifer Jones, sculptor Nolan Kelley, and oboist Susie Rockett will present a panel discussion.

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