First Links — 6.14.12

149 Protestant Leaders Petition for Broader Mandate Exemption
David Gibson,  Christian Century

Of “Sacred Eloquence” in Christian Preaching
Fr. Ryan Erlenbush,  New Theological Movement

Southern Baptists Set to Elect First Black Leader
Travis Loller,  Houston Chronicle

Excommunication as Restorative Measure
Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P.,  National Catholic Register

A Catholic Kid at a Jewish Summer Camp
Alan Siegel,  Tablet

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