First Links – 12.29.11

Bishops Say Rules on Gay Parents Limit Freedom of Religion
New York Times , Laurie Goodstein

Top 10 Theology Stories of 2011
The Gospel Coalition , Collin Hansen

Top 10 News Stories of 2011
Christianity Today

Increasing diversity redefining America’s Jewry
CNN , Stephanie Siek

Why and How to Read Calvin’s Institutes
Between Two Worlds , Justin Taylor

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