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This flight attendant wants 10 percent of Victoria Osteen's net worth for her alleged 'diva' act.

Authorities this morning arrested eight members of a Christian biker gang known as Set Free Soldiers on charges of attempted murder in connection to a bar fight last week between the gang and members of the Hells Angels, according to Anaheim police.

The Dalai Lama too moderate?

I always think it's interesting when people who some feel ought to have the right to ask for the death penalty, take another approach:

The 76-year-old says he used to support capital punishment, but now it doesn't seem the answer for what he calls "this kind of evil."

Is your church, mosque or synagogue collecting back-to-school supplies for needy children in the Greensboro area?

Will you host a community day of sorts offering back-to-school services, such as free haircuts or clothing?

I know of a couple and I'd like to compile a more complete list of events and opportunities in a future column, to share with parents who might otherwise find out after the fact.

Please send details to me.

Alcohol is now legal in Asheboro.

And the town hasn't yet been sucked into a gaping Hellmouth.

But the day's not over.

My original lede for this story? "That sound you hear is champagne corks popping."

They thought that was a bit flip because, you know, there were also people crying.

As I reported this story there have been friends from other parts of the country who are amazed that some down here consider this a religious issue. What do you think?

Check out Bishop Michael Curry of the Episcopal Church, whose district runs from Charlotte to Raleigh, addressing the media during the Lambeth Conference, the once a decade assembly of bishops of the Anglican Communion, in a meeting convened by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Here's what he has to say about evangelism.

Some in the Jewish community have expressed distrust of Christians United for Israel, believing its members are only supporting Israel in their belief that an establishment of Zion is required before Jesus Christ can return.
Jews wouldn't have a part in that belief of salvation.
It's not, said the Rev. John Hagee, founder, that his group wants to speed up Armageddon
"We stand with Israel because we have a Bible mandate to stand with Israel," he said during a joint Christians United for Israel platform with Sen. Joe Lieberman.

Another sad day in our county's history.
The story says the alleged shooter got upset when anyone spoke about religion, that his parents had forced him to go to church. I don't think that had anything to do with it -- he just seems disturbed.

What makes anyone think the pope will overturn church teachings on contraceptives? The devastating effect of AIDS in Africa, for example, is decades old.