First Links — 1.10.13

A Busy Day in Canon 915
Ed Peters, In the Light of the Law

Scientists Must Stop Politicization of Profession
Daniel Sarewitz, Nature

Baptists Open to Epiphany
Jeff Brumley, Associated Baptist Press

The Radical Visions of St. Francis
Joan Acocella, The New Yorker

Little Change in Pro-Life Sentiment
Michael New,  The Corner

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