(4.19.2005) Cardinal Ratzinger Becomes Pope Benedict XVI He led a brief blessing after his quick election. Opinions on his personality are split, but he's widely considered a stalwart conservative on doctrine. Note: As a German, he lived under Nazi rule as a teen, but deserted from his draft in the armed forces. (4.19.2005) Some Evangelical Christian Mating Habits Much Like Traditional Eastern-Style Arranged Marriages Arranged and other traditional (non-open) means of courtship cut across plenty of lines: Muslims, Jews, and evangelical Christians, among others (4.19.2005) Former Fed Chair Says Americans Have to Start Saving. Now. Warns that a volatile dollar, dependency on foreign central banks, and structural hindrances to faster growth in other countries could all contribute to a very serious problem if Americans don't kick the debt habit immediately. |