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Dalai Lama defends Islam as peaceful religion

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:06:08 EDT

The Dalai Lama said Sunday that "it's totally wrong, unfair" to call Islam a violent religion.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Immigrants Find Solace After Storm of Arrests

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:05:48 EDT

A woman is comforted at St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church in Postville, Iowa.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Templeton dies at 95; billionaire invested in science, religion

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:03:54 EDT

Sir John Marks Templeton, a pioneer global investor and founder of the religious equivalent to the Nobel Prizes, died July 8 of pneumonia at Doctors Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, according to the John Templeton Foundation Web site. He was 95.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Keep religion out of it

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:03:46 EDT

I have spent days reading letters from people who are for or against same-sex marriages and reading pages of comments on The Tribune's on-line forum from the people who can't seem to bring up anything more than distaste for the Latter-day Saint faith on one side, or quotations from religious books on the other.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Church members coin new definitions of their religion

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:01:39 EDT

I am familiar with the ways some Baptists define their religion, such as "deep water Baptists," meaning they were baptized and held under the water so long it really took and lasted them for a lifetime.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

The Great Beyond: Funder of science-religion interface dies

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:01:35 EDT

Sir John Templeton, the Wall Street investor and philanthropist who used his millions to support research at the intersection of science and religion, died today. He was 95.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

NEWSWEEK: Cover: What He Believes

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:00:42 EDT

Barack Obama Opens up About his Religious Beliefs, Faith and his Spiritual Life on the Campaign Trail Obama Says he Prays Daily for Forgiveness, Protection and Guidance

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Poll: Vermonters pray less - Boston.com

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:59:22 EDT

A new poll suggests that people in Vermont and New Hampshire are less religious than those in other states.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Bible story: Teaching, not preaching, is the key

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:59:14 EDT

Teaching, not preaching, is the key to how public high school students in Texas should learn about the Bible

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Does science undermine religion?

msaleem — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:49:31 EDT

Clutching cups of tea and leaning forward attentively, two dozen Chinese scholars pondered the question: Does science undermine religion?

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Carroll: Religion and reform

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:03:43 EDT

Last week, Barack Obama made front-page news by announcing he would expand so-called faith-based initiatives, channeling federal money into social services through religiously affiliated institutions. The move was seen as a wily appeal to conservative Christians.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Workshop overviews 'religion of sound and light'

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:01:33 EDT

Looking for answers to life's spiritual questions? Then Eckankar, the religion of sound and light of God, may be of help.Held at the Acu-Health Center in Moorestown on July 13, the Eck workshop will consist of an introduction to the teachings and tools of Eckankar and a reading from the works of Eckankar.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Where Religion and Politics Collide, Men May Become Gods

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:18 EDT

Vision.org Examines the Desire of Some Men to Become Savior-Gods and the Proclivity of People to Move Toward Them for Support

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Poll: McCain fares well among religious

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:15 EDT

Religious Jews support U.S. Sen. John McCain for president in much higher numbers than non-religious Jews, a poll found.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

'Honor killings' contort religion | ajc.com

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:00:12 EDT

As an American Muslim, I was horrified to read about the tragic death of Sandeela Kanwal in Clayton County, allegedly at the hands of her father, in a supposed "honor killing." Police said Kanwal's father killed her because she left her husband. According to the twisted logic of "honor killings," Kanwal ruined the "honor&qu

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

'Religion and Society: New Perspectives from Turkey'

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:56:41 EDT

"Religion and Society: New Perspectives from Turkey" addresses the administration of religious affairs, state-religion relations, secularism and the relationship between democracy, Islam and freedom of religion in modern Turkey.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Religion is not the cause of inequality in our society

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:52:00 EDT

I share his concern for equality at all levels of our society and would want to see men and women treated equally, regardless of their race, age, gender or orientation.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Gen Y turns to religion more than older generation: study

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:51:03 EDT

Three out of four Indians pray at least once a day, says a study across 21 nations by a German research agency, adding young adults are more religious than is being assumed. Surveying 21,000 people in 21 nations, the study released Thursday by the German Bertelsmann Foundation found that around 85 percent are religious and 14 percent are deeply so.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Raz Jabbin: Finding the answers in religion

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:50:17 EDT

"Raz, do you think I should start wearing a headscarf?" Uh oh, how do you answer that one I thought?

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Freedom of religion rules come in force in Gujarat

msaleem — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:47:42 EDT

The much controversial freedom of religion rule has come in force in the state from April 1, 2008. According to a official release imprisonment up to 3 years and Rs.50,000 fine would be charged in case of forced conversion.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Obama, like Romney, deserves benefit of doubt on religion

msaleem — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:06:48 EDT

Early this campaign, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints found out what it's like to have their religious beliefs thrown around in the national media in the context of a presidential election.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

An Updated Declaration of Independence

msaleem — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:05:20 EDT

The biggest change in two thousand years will be brought about by the people.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Story of a Muslim Revert Islam is the right Religion

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:54:41 EDT

Huda, Nadia and Selvi-all converts to Islam, standing outside the Taipei Grand Mosque in Taiwan, after a noon prayer service, said their faith had given them strength. It was a list of questions that brought Huda to the Taipei Grand Mosque. "Why can't they eat pork? Why must women cover up? And why, if men can take four wives, can't women take

Channel: Real Estate Tags: religion

Freedom of religion in the schools

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:54:01 EDT

Ten civic organizations, including the Lawyers for Democratic Society and Citizens' Solidarity for Human Rights, held a press conference to announce that they support a lawsuit filed by Kang Ui-seok against his high school in front of the Seoul Appellate Court on July 7. In the foreground, an activist with one of the groups performs a sketch repres

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Job lost for opposing neutrality to intelligent design

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:53:52 EDT

Professors back her, saying it's state's job to squash 'religion' in classrooms

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

The Obsolute Truth and the Forced Religion

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:52:56 EDT

Religion is a system of Faith and Worship. It is also a belief in a personal God. These faith and belief bind him or her to stay in tune with God whereby human being can establish a perfect state of God-realization.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Benjamin Barber on Islam, religion, and democracy

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:52:40 EDT

From a paper by Benjamin R. Barber, the Kekst Professor of Civil Society at the University of Maryland and a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos in New York City, presented at the Istanbul Seminars organized by Reset Dialogues on Civilizations in Istanbul last month

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Obama's Cynical Use of Religion and Race

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:52:37 EDT

Senator Barack Obama, the "new politics" and "change" presidential candidate who "transcends religion and race," is using very old political ploys to win large blocs of votes. He is employing religious and racial bigotry.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

'Religion and Society: New Perspectives from Turkey'

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:52:15 EDT

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

'No' gets no religion coverage

msaleem — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:50:42 EDT

In the many news articles on the death of former North Carolina Republican Senator Jesse Helms, little is said outright of the social conservative politician's religious faith. There are certainly hints of it, but even in the Baptist senator's home state newspapers, most reporters failed to mention anything of note regarding religion.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Religion: Vacation Bible schools

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:42:45 EDT

Ã;â;;Ã;Â· Christ Community Church, Willow Brook Church, 8916 Mapleville Road, Boonsboro, every Sunday through Aug. 31, 9 to 10 a.m., ages 2 through sixth grade, theme is Outrigger Island, U.S. 40 east to Mapleville Road, turn right, seven-tenths of a mile, church on the right.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Is religion a factor in Glasgow East?

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:41:10 EDT

Tom Griffin (London, The Green Ribbon): Back in March I asked whether Labour is losing support among Scottish Catholics, the same question that politicalbetting.com has been considering today in an interesting thread on the Glasgow East by-election.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Sports journalists hurdle religion

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:41:04 EDT

Sports reporters are often some of the most closely read journalists in the local newspaper. They are also often the most knowledgeable journalists about the subject they cover. To some people's surprise, sports journalists must also have an adequate grasp on just about everything else in life, including religion.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Why and how should religion be concerned about the environment?

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:40:02 EDT

Action follows thought The Rev. Duke Tufty, pastor, Unity Temple on the Plaza:

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

JAPAN Religious leaders ask the G8 for freedom of religion for Tibet and Myanmar

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:39:57 EDT

The request comes in a statement written at a summit of representatives from various faiths, held in Osaka and Kyoto. Major global institutions are increasingly turning to religion to understand the world's problems.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

[Editorial] State and Religion Must Stay Separate

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:37:07 EDT

Buddhists have formed a coalition against the Lee Myung-bak administration, criticizing the government's biased view in its overt embracing of Christianity. New Grand National Party leader Park Hee-tae visited the Jogye Order to apologize on his first day, but the issue remains.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Beliefs - Obama Sets Off a Debate on Ties Between Religion and Government

msaleem — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:31:12 EDT

On Tuesday, Senator Barack Obama did his best to reclaim for Democrats the idea of partnerships between government and grass-roots religious groups Ã;Â¢Ã¢â;;Â¬" and except for six little words he did a very smooth job.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Looking for faith in all the wrong places

msaleem — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:56:41 EDT

The pilgrim is making little progress. In a futile effort to convince faith-voters that he is one of them, John McCain paid a visit to the Grahams of North Carolina - father Billy and son Franklin.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Analysis: To evolve or not to evolve

msaleem — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:48:38 EDT

In the beginning, there was Senate Bill 561, the Louisiana Academic Freedom Act, which said state and local education authorities shalt not "censor or suppress" anything a teacher might want to tell a science class about scientific subjects such as biological evolution, global warming or human cloning.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion

Obama Works to Close Faith Gap

msaleem — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:45:29 EDT

While the Republican brand suffers and independent voters focus on issues that favor Democrats, John McCain should be able to rely on one key voting bloc that overwhelmingly favors his party: evangelicals.

Channel: Religion Tags: religion