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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW City gears up for hearings on future growth ... Car dealership scam linked to Chinese company ... Mural of rescued horses to be unveiled in Talent ... City gears up for hearings on future growth ... Car dealership scam linked to Chinese company ... Mural of rescued horses to be unveiled in Talent ... Religion News: Church of England consecrates first female bishop Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Feb 5, 2015 at 5:51 PM Posted Feb. 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Feb 5, 2015 at 5:51 PM » Social News WEEK IN RELIGION The 500-year-old Church of England made history on Jan. 26 when it consecrated its first-ever female bishop before a crowd of more than 1,000 people. Rev. Libby Lane became the eighth bishop of Stockport during a service held at York Minster. During the ceremony, led by Archbishop John Sentamu, one congregant voiced his disapproval of allowing women to serve as bishops. Although the church has had female priests since 1994, it wasn’t until last November that it voted to allow for female bishops. SURVEY SAYS According to a new Pew Research Center poll, Pope Francis is a popular figure with people all over the world. The pope is seen favorably by 60 percent of respondents from 43 different countries. Only 11 percent of poll-takers have a negative view of the pope, while the remaining respondents, 28 percent, didn’t have an opinion either way. The pope’s highest rating comes from Europe, where 84 percent of poll participants had a positive view of him. GOOD BOOK? ‘The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts’ by Joe Rigney In this book, Joe Rigney offers a breath of fresh air to Christians who are burdened by false standards, impossible expectations, and misguided notions of holiness. Steering a middle course between idolatry on the one hand and ingratitude on the other, this much-needed book reminds us that every good gift comes from the Father’s hand, that God’s blessings should drive us to worship and generosity, and that a passion for God’s glory is as wide as the world. — Crossway Books THE WORD Haredi: A Hebrew term (Haredim in the plural) that literally means “fear” or “anxiety” and is used in the context of a devout believer who “trembles in awe of God.” The label can be applied to strictly observant Orthodox Jews instead of the term ultra-Orthodox, but Haredi is not widely used outside of Israel and Jewish media outlets. — ReligionStylebook.com RELIGION AROUND THE WORLD According to the CIA World Factbook, the religious makeup of Estonia is: • Orthodox: 16.2 percent • Lutheran: 9.9 percent • Other Christian: 2.2 percent • Other: 0.9 percent • None: 54.1 percent • Unspecified: 16.7 percent — More Content Now MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 5, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Feb 5, 2015 at 5:51 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501