The Seeker

Should president rush to choose a church?

Newsdesk — 2009-07-02T15:06:49-05:00

Despite what I was told as a child, I’m now pretty sure people who miss church on Sundays aren’t going straight to hell. But the determination of some reporters to put President Barack Obama on the rolls of a church—any...

Should gay flocks have their own churches?

Newsdesk — 2009-06-28T10:48:55-05:00

Three area churches who cater to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Christians are marching in today's Gay Pride parade. Should gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender flocks have their own sanctuaries? Or does the concept of a LGBT congregation encourage an...

Jon & Kate's trouble: Pastor discussed Kate's faith

Newsdesk — 2009-06-22T19:31:35-05:00

I confess, I’ve been too consumed by Jillian Harris’ (aka "The Bachelorette") quest to find a man to marry and make babies to watch what her reality show might look like 10 years from now—otherwise known as "Jon & Kate...

Bishops reach consensus on Obama invite to Notre Dame

Newsdesk — 2009-06-22T15:29:49-05:00

Much was made about opposition to President Barack Obama’s appearance at the University of Notre Dame in May. But not much was clear about where most of America’s Roman Catholics bishops stood on the invitation. More stayed silent than spoke...

Are we saying enough about Darfur?

Newsdesk — 2009-06-18T19:19:30-05:00

I just got off the phone with Rabbi Michael Zedek, and he’s hungry. The leader of Emanuel Congregation and 80 other rabbis across five countries (three more in the Chicago area) are abstaining from food until sundown tonight to call...

Is Wright really an anti-Semite?

Newsdesk — 2009-06-11T21:29:47-05:00

It’s hard to know if they belong in the same sentence. It’s a difficult fact to face if they do. But as news of the shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum spread on Wednesday, so did word that Rev....

Danger in the pews?

Newsdesk — 2009-06-08T13:37:33-05:00

Dr. George Tiller wore a bullet-proof vest as he handed out bulletins in the lobby of his church on May 31. But that wasn’t enough to save the abortion provider when a man aimed a gun at his head and...

Obama speech in Cairo pleases American Muslims

Newsdesk — 2009-06-04T06:26:51-05:00

He opened with greetings of gratitude and peace -- "Shukran" and “As-Salaam-Alaikum." From there, President Barack Obama set out to build a bridge between a nation born out of revolution and a faith born out of revelation. Quoting the Quran...

More than the Muslim world watches Obama

Newsdesk — 2009-06-03T12:38:04-05:00

Much is being made of President Barack Obama’s upcoming address to the Muslim world in Cairo on Thursday. The White House has made clear that Obama wants to assure Muslims around the world that Americans share common goals and want...

Is murder inevitable consequence of abortion debate?

Newsdesk — 2009-06-01T15:03:45-05:00

A prominent Kansas doctor, one of the few physicians in the U.S. who performed controversial late-term abortions, was shot dead in the lobby of his Lutheran Church on Sunday. Some abortion foes denounced the murder, but at least one offered...