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"Sex and the Holy City"?

Jerusalem Post

A new Israeli television show in development plans to look at the lives of young singles. The Jerusalem Post says: "It sounds like 'Sex and the City,' [that American HBO show that was popular] just without the Cosmos, the clothing and all the premarital sex. Instead of one night stands, there will be Shabbat dinners; rather than contraceptives, dialogue will presumably focus on abstinence, the recommended sexual practice for Jerusalem's God-fearing young singles." More info here»

Archbishop makes apology

msnbc.com

San Francisco’s top-ranking Catholic clergyman apologized for serving Communion to two men dressed as nuns during a church service in the heart of the city’s gay community. In a letter posted on the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s website, Archbishop George Niederauer said when he offered Communion to the two members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — a group that mocks Catholic teaching and often publicly present themselves as caricatures of nuns — at the Oct. 7 Mass, he didn’t recognize either as wearing “mock religious garb.” He apologized for giving them the sacrament, calling it “a mistake.” More info here»

Family-friendly movie

www.epicstoriesofthebible.com

Promenade Pictures will release "The Ten Commandments" in theatres Oct. 19th. It is the first release from the Hollywood movie company, which boasts some talented actors for the 3D CGI-animated film. Ben Kingsley voices the part of the narrator, Christian Slater is the voice of Moses, Alfred Molina plays Ramses and Elliot Gould voices the part of God. For movie listings in your area, click here»