First Links – 07.25.11

Contracepting Conscience , Public Discourse (Helen Alvaré)

Catholic Church wants to buy Crystal Cathedral , Spero News (Martin Barillas)

Gay split causes upheaval for Lutheran charities , AP (Rachel Zoll) (Via: TitusOneNine )

Scientific Advances on Contraceptive for Men , New York Times (Pam Belluck)

In Israel, rich and famous flock to wonder rabbi , AP

Four ways to think about the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet , Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Julie Cowdroy)

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