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...Boulder church, the Sunday congregation has gathered before what appears to be an above-ground swimming pool on stage. "Today Gloria is being born again," says Malarrpa's Rev. Peter Marumba. "The water is lovely and clean." And perhaps warmer than this former Apex Club hall filled with around 50 mainly Aboriginal believers. A group of children pass around a blanket with martial arts star Bruce Lee on it. Marumba invites his flock to test the water. "Put your hands in it," he says. As he tells it, such baptisms are at the heart of his church's faith...
...BANKRUPTCY NOW? Most abuse victims settle quietly rather than litigate; very few cases have gone to verdict. But some of Portland's angry plaintiffs, whose alleged molester, the late Rev. Maurice Grammond, abused more than 50 children, welcomed the platform of a full trial and demanded damages totaling at least $155 million. That raised a startling financial specter, and Vlazny, whose small archdiocese has already paid out $53 million in settlements, felt unable to cover the possible tab. He claimed that insurance companies had "abandoned" him. Such balkiness on payouts has increased, with insurers often citing a 1996 court ruling...
...just as well educated and just as dedicated as male clergy. Our spouses and children sacrifice just as much as men's families. I pray for the day when we will be more interested in the quality of a pastor's leadership than in his or her gender. (THE REV.) LESLIE SOYSTER Camarillo, Calif...
...chair of the search committee that called the Rev. Joanna Adams to her first position as a Presbyterian senior pastor almost 20 years ago. Although she was the first woman in our pulpit, we did not call her because of her gender. She was simply one of the best we had ever heard at preaching the Gospel. She inspired all of us, male and female, young and old alike, with her sound theology, charisma, thoughtfulness, compassion and humor. J. TOM MORGAN Atlanta...
...last job the Rev. AL SHARPTON really, really wanted--President of the U.S.--he didn't get. But this fall, a new Spike TV reality show, I Hate My Job, will feature the Pentecostal minister, soon-to-be CNBC commentator and onetime road manager for James Brown as a "life counselor." Offering weekly assignments and advice, Sharpton and a psychologist will help eight contestants pursue their dream jobs. "I fully support the message of this show," the pompadoured reverend said in a statement. "If you hate your job and want a change--get up and do it!" For some people...