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Artist Stefan Duncan tries capturing hope

Hanging in Stefan Duncan’s studio in Charlotte is a large canvas called “Blaze in the Twilight.” The painting, from the artist’s personal collection, depicts a shining red tree against a distant, gray forest.

Obama’s Case for Gay Marriage Shows That Invoking Faith Isn’t Just for Conservatives Anymore
By Amy Sullivan | Special to The Washington Post | May 15, 2012
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You don’t have to be Christian to know the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do to you. In fact, scholars note that it is the one precept common to all major faith traditions. But in his interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts on Wednesday, President Obama cited the Golden Rule as found in Matthew 7:12 when describing the role his Christian faith played in leading him to support same-sex marriage.

Voices of Faith: God has so much power – should I be scared?
McClatchy Newspapers | May 11, 2012

Voices of Faith offers perspectives from a panel of religion columnists. This week’s question: God has so much power it scares me. Should I be scared?

Mormonism grows; devotion begins in youth
By Colette M. Jenkins | Akron Beacon Journal | May 11, 2012
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As Mormonism grows, devotion begins in youth.

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The Charlotte Observer wants to know about mission trips by our readers this summer.

12 months, 12 faiths

LUMBERTON Andrew Bowen sat yoga-style in his armchair, absent-mindedly fingering a set of Muslim prayer beads in his left hand as he talked about 2011 – his year of conversion.

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Dalai Lama honored
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Orthodox Jews celebrate Lag Ba-Omer
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Orthodox Easter 04.13.2012
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Easter at Holy Covenant
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