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Study: Believers fight death to the last
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David Gibson
But is it fear or faith that makes them do it? A new study from The Journal of the American Medical Association does not go into the motivations, but its findings are drawing notice: As The Times account has it: Terminally ill cancer patients who drew comfort from religion were far more likely to seek aggressive, life-prolonging…
The Irish according to The Simpsons…
By
David Gibson
“It always comes down to transubstantiation versus consubstantiation.” Leave it to Lisa to sum it all up. Last one for the day. Couldn’t stop myself. Tip to the Dish. Erin Go Bragh!
Pope and condoms: The Full Monty
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David Gibson
As usual, CNS’s John Thavis has the fullest and best account in this analysis: YAOUNDE, Cameroon (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI’s declaration that distribution of condoms only increases the problem of AIDS is the latest and one of the strongest statements in a simmering debate inside the church. John also has the full text of…
Natasha Richardson injured skiing, and rumors abound
By
David Gibson
Actress Natasha Richardson apparently suffered some sort of head injury while skiing north of Montreal, but after dire reports that she was in critical condition or worse, it seems she’s now taken a plane back to New York with her husband, Liam Neeson. Let’s pray that’s good news. Neeson, who was filming near Toronto at…
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