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No Ishmaels Please

I want to say a word about faith. Recent events in my own life have driven home just how easy it is to loose sight of what we say we believe. Just like Abraham of old, we often try to bring about results through our own efforts. For those of... Read More

The Greatest Love and Self-image

The Greek language had three words for "Love" First there was "eros," from which we get "erotic.. This was, of course a purely selfish love. Then there was "Phileo" (Philadelphia), or "brotherly love" This is the love of one family member for another. But the Bible added a new one--"agape"... Read More

What If? -- Musings on the Tsunami

Thumbing through Isaiah recently I was startled to find this: after a passage (in Isaiah 19) in which the prophet describes horrors that caused the hearts of the Egyptians to "melt within them," he predicts that "the people will turn to the Lord, and he will respond to their pleas... Read More

What about the 4400?

Murders are so frequent in our country that a single homicide seldom grabs national attention unless the perpetrator or the victim is already a celebrity. Even a double murder is not national news. It takes multiple murders to make the headlines, CNN, and the network evening news.The Oklahoma bombing of... Read More

What Jesus Expects of You and Me

Sometimes it is hard to know where to start even if you know what your talents are. Jesus has something to say about what we can do and what he expects us to do. Until you can find the specific purpose God has for you there is still work we... Read More

Why More Priests Need To Train As Fighters (And Why We Dont See Many Boxers In Church)

"Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize." --... Read More

About The Spiritual World of Madonna

Pop singer Madonna came this week to Tel Aviv to take part in a congress of Kabbala studies. According to press releases, she is going to stay in Israel until Sunday night and will have on the last day of her visit, the opportunity to visit the graves of Jewish... Read More

Popping the Balloon of Belief

I'm really excited. I just got a bigger soapbox, and I wanted to invite the rest of you to get up here on it with me.You may remember I was recently talking about how beliefs are at the core of our conflicts, yet those beliefs are built upon less-than-complete information.... Read More

Here?s Help for the ?I Can?t Say ?No? Blues?

I hear it all the time. Cries from Christian women who want desperately to serve the Lord, but who feel overwhelmed. "I almost dread going to PTO meetings or church services anymore because I just know somebody else is going to ask me to help with something," they say. "Don't... Read More

Your Mission Field At Work

One point many Christian Working Moms who have been interviewed have made is that they are a shining light in their work place. Whether or not you can speak openly about your faith at work, your co-workers are watching. Are they seeing Jesus in you? Do they see you handle... Read More

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Religion, schools and rights of parents Irish TimesAddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Email App Share to LinkedIn Share to Pinterest Share to Reddit Share to WhatsApp.

Religious diversity is a hallmark of the American experience Idaho StatesmanWeekly Faith column, this week written by Said Ahmed-Zaid.

Dementia and religion: Do's and don'ts Salt Lake TribuneWhen a congregant has dementia, what can a house of worship do? Though each person is different and advice varies depending on an individual's condition, ...

Woman Failed to Report Husband's Child Sex Abuse Because of Her Religion PatheosAn Idaho woman could face prison time for covering up for her husband's child sex abuse because reporting it would have been against her religion.

Ark Encounter fights Freedom From Religion on school visits Washington TimesA theme park depicting an ark as described in the Bible is battling with an advocacy group over whether public school field trips to the attraction are legal.

Religion in brief | Religion Lewiston Morning TribuneUkraine approves property law that could affect 12000 churches.

Could state-guided faith be a trend of the future? The EconomistIN THE LATE 20th century, it seemed possible to imagine alternative futures for the world's great religions. Either they would be persecuted by secular or atheist ...

Hope for transforming violent religious conflict Pulse NigeriaMany communities around the globe face violent conflict between different and often opposing groups, whether ethnic, tribal, racial, nationalistic, or religious in ...

Is Religion Anti-Intellectual? American ThinkerShould you believe in a God? All the discord and vitriol in our culture boils down to how you would answer. Border walls, gay marriage, abortion, national ...

Week-in-Religion KMOXFred Bodimer reports on Millennials and chruch, and scientology blames a well-known critic for a killing in Australia. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to ...

Religion Times Herald-RecordEvents and ongoing listings are listed for free, but need to be submitted at least two weeks before the event, to: Amy Berkowitz, Times Herald-Record, P.O. Box ...

Women strive for larger roles in male-dominated religions Religion News Service(AP) — Women have been elected heads of national governments on six continents. They have flown into space, served in elite combat units and won every ...

CNN analyst roasts Trump, GOP for hypocrisy on religion CNNCNN analyst Philip Mudd criticized President Donald Trump's tweet where he discussed prayer rugs that were found at the southern border.

When religion speaks the political language Daily MonitorPerformance. Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, performing Tuliyambala Engule at the Kabaka's end of year fete in Bulange, Kampala. PHOTO BY ABUBAKER ...

Worshipping hockey: art exhibit celebrates the 'religion' of the sport CBC NewsAn art gallery in Windsor is taking the worship of hockey to the next level.

How the State Is Co-Opting Religion in China Foreign AffairsThe message reached me in early December via Signal, an encrypted messaging *service* that many Chinese use to bypass the closely monitored social media ...

State-religion partnership benefits all, Opinion News & Top Stories The Straits TimesSuccess of Muis and other religious statutory boards as 'privileged interlocutor' is a beneficial partnership that Europe can learn from. When the Islamic ...

Religion is not in conflict with IR theory: Prof.Askari Tehran TimesTEHRAN – Professor Hossein Askari, an expert on Saudi Arabia who also teaches international business at the George Washington University, believes that “I ...

Vote based on integrity, not religion, Nik Omar urges Muslims The Malaysian InsightMUSLIMS should not vote based on a candidate's religion but should pick an individual who is part of a coalition that will defend Islam and reject corruption, said ...

World Religion Day event will honor 'sense of community among faith traditions' St. Cloud TimesCentral Minnesota's Baha'i community will host an event honoring other religious traditions at St. Cloud Library.

Waxahachie city officials say religion has nothing to do with request to remove billboard WFAA.com"The City of Waxahachie has no ability to regulate what goes on the signs," said City Manager Michael Scott. "Our ability is really to regulate the structure itself.”

Study finds simple explanation for endurance of religion Phys.orgChildcare can be expensive, stressful, and annoying to organise, but a University of Otago-led study has found it may also be behind religion's resilience.

"Religion is more lasting than people" religious leaders tell Sudan al-Bashir Sudan TribuneJanuary 18, 2019 (KHARTOUM) - A well-known Sudanese Islamic preacher Friday said he advised President Omer al-Bashir that "religion is more lasting than ...

Religion Considered Important to 72% of Americans GallupSeventy-two percent of Americans say religion is important to them, but few think its influence on U.S. life is increasing, and a record-low 46% say it can solve ...

Animal Slaughter, Rights and Religion The New York TimesA member of the Belgian Parliament discusses a law he sponsored to prevent slaughter without stunning, and the Good Food Institute writes about growing meat ...

Church in Las Vegas celebrates 'World Religion Day' KTNV Las VegasA church in the Las Vegas celebrated “World Religion Day” on Sunday January 20th.

Muslim scholars: nations' interests part of religion objectives - Religion - 21/01/2019 Kuwait News Agency21/01/2019 LOC01:07 22:07 GMT. The 29th conference of the Cairo-based Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. CAIRO, Jan 20 (KUNA) -- Muslim scholars ...

The world must stand against China’s war on religion Washington PostWe cannot ignore the Communist Party's human rights violations.

Dementia and religion: Songs and stuffed animals instead of sermons Religion News ServiceDementia is the overall term for the memory loss and cognitive impairment that results from diseases such as Alzheimer's. It progresses as damage to the brain ...

What's coming for religion in 2019? Here's what the experts predict. Religion News Service(RNS) — This year saw wave after wave of new revelations about the extent of the Catholic Church's sex abuse crisis. It saw deadly hate crimes, the explosion of ...

Senator says push to put 'In God We Trust' in public schools isn't about religion Lincoln Journal Star"In God We Trust" first appeared on United States currency in 1864, at the height of the Civil War, before it was adopted as the national motto during the advent.

Why are women more religious than men? Because men are more willing to take risks. Big ThinkWhat explains the gap between men and women in terms of religious belief? A new study published in The Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion suggests ...

Authors discuss their new book on religion in American higher education Inside Higher EdAuthors discuss new book about the diversity and strength of religion in academe -- as well as some of the tensions.

Faith makes for a good night's sleep, study says Religion News Service(RNS) — A strong faith could be the key to a good night's sleep, according to a study released this week in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

Dementia and religion: 'What if I forget about God?' Religion News ServiceDementia is the overall term for memory loss and cognitive impairment that results from diseases such as Alzheimer's. It progresses as damage to the brain ...

Florida lawmaker works to require religion elective in public high schools WEARA Florida lawmaker is working to make bible study available in all public schools. Representative Kim Daniels filed this House Bill 195 on Wednesday. It would ...

Greeks bridle at historic deal to split Orthodox church from state Religion News ServiceATHENS, Greece (RNS) — The government of Greece and the Orthodox Church may be headed for breakup next month under a historic deal negotiated in ...

Texas Republicans fail to oust Muslim official over religion BBC NewsA Republican county official in Texas has survived a vote to oust him after several local party members took issue with his Muslim religion. The motion to remove ...

Religious Hypocrisy Carries Risks Psychology TodayFindings on Credibility Enhancing Displays (CREDs) suggest that embracing the Trump presidency as one ordained by God may ultimately prove detrimental to ...

Are school trips to Ark Encounter legal? Ken Ham and group wage battle Courier JournalKen Ham, the creationist founder of the Ark Encounter in Northern Kentucky, is sparring with a national group over whether public schools are legally allowed to ...

Chris Pratt's Religion: How He Became A Devout Christian ELLE AustraliaIf you spotted Chris Pratt's recent announcement that he's engaged to girlfriend Katherine Schwarzenegger, you will have noticed it had strong religious ...

Listen: No, Bill Nye, a Big Cosmos Isn't a Problem for Religion Discovery InstituteOn a new episode of ID the Future, host Andrew McDiarmid continues his series with science historian Michael Keas about Mike's new work from ISI Books, ...

5 facts about the religious makeup of the 116th Congress Pew Research CenterThe new Congress is slightly more religiously diverse than its predecessor, but it remains overwhelmingly Christian.

Why more and more Americans think religion is irrelevant Religion News ServiceFor taking the temperature of religion in America, Gallup's regular surveys are always worth a look, because many of the same questions have been asked for ...

Why people are religious, according to a psychology expert The IndependentThe quick and easy answer to why people are religious is that god – in whichever form you believe he/she/they take(s) – is real and people believe because ...

Florida lawmaker files bill requiring schools to teach courses on Bible, religion WWSBSARASOTA (WWSB) - A lawmaker from Jacksonville is sponsoring a bill that require state high schools to teach courses on the Bible and religion. Democratic ...

Beijing's crackdown on religion clouds holiday season for China's faithful CNNIt's a Christmas battle for the hearts and souls of the Chinese people.

We must stand against China's war on religion Dallas NewsMihrigul Tursun said she pleaded with God to end her life as her Chinese jailers increased the electrical currents coursing through her body....

German politicians propose a ‘religion tax’ for Muslims to counter extremism Washington PostBERLIN — When Germans file their annual tax returns, religion matters a great deal. If you're Catholic, tax authorities will likely collect an income tax surcharge ...

Religious bodies can lead advocacy on environmental issues – Experts The PunchMaureen Ihua-Maduenyi Environmentalists have said religious organisations can lead sensitisation and advocacy on protecting the environment from t...

India's gov't boosts massive Hindu festival, eyeing election The Philadelphia TribunePRAYAGRAJ, India — India's Hindu nationalist-led government is splashing out on a religious megafest, spending unprecedented sums as part of a strategy to ...

Religion is not necessarily in conflict with modernity: Kevin Richards Tehran TimesTEHRAN - Professor Kevin Richards, chair of Liberal Arts Department at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, tells the Tehran Times that “I would agree with ...

RELIGION NEWS BRIEFS NWAOnlinePublic education future forum topic. New Millennium Church, 21 Lakeshore Drive in Little Rock, will host a forum on "Re-Segregation, Privatization, and ...

From 'cafeteria Catholics' to New Age nones, religion is getting personal Religion News Service(RNS) — Do you believe astrology governs your love life? Do you think some people have extraordinary powers of perception that allow them to predict the ...

'Why Religion?" Princeton professor asks in raw, emotional book NJ.comPrinceton University religion professor Elaine Pagels, author of "The Gnostic Gospels" has written a probing, intellectually challenging book examining religious ...

'Here to Reclaim Our Lost Space in Religion': How Hijra Community is Creating History at Kumbh Mela News18The Kinnars first received recognition within the domain of religious practice when the Ujjain-based Akhada, the Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti invited the Kinnar ...

Black Muslims account for a fifth of all U.S. Muslims, and about half are converts to Islam Pew Research CenterThis is one of an occasional series of posts on black Americans and religion. Even in the early 20th century, when Islam had little presence in most parts of the ...

Art meets religion for series of paintings at St. John's church CBC.caThe first time Michelle Rebidoux, an artist and professor of religious studies at Memorial University, stepped into St. Mark's Anglican Church in St. John's, she felt ...

2018 in review: A year of reckoning for powerful religious figures Religion News Service(RNS) — A year ago Bill Hybels was the well-respected pastor of one of the most influential megachurches in the nation. Theodore McCarrick was a prince of the ...

Howard Thurman, mentor to King who preached nonviolence, featured in documentary Religion News Service(RNS) — A little-known theologian who mentored the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is the subject of a new documentary that highlights the influence the older man ...

Trump's reference to Wounded Knee evokes the dark history of suppression of indigenous religions The Conversation - USPresident Trump evoked the Wounded Knee massacre in a recent tweet. He was reacting to an Instagram video that Sen. Elizabeth Warren posted on New ...

Catholic school apologizes after clip emerges of students mocking Native Americans Religion News ServiceWASHINGTON (RNS) — A Catholic high school in Kentucky is apologizing after videos surfaced of students dressed in the school's garb confronting and ...

How Religious Conservatives Are Grappling with Racism Religion & PoliticsKay Coles James, president of the Heritage Foundation (Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA/ AP) Last August, a few hundred evangelicals packed into the pews at a.

Hui poet fears for his people as China 'Sinicizes' religion Associated PressJINAN, China (AP) — Cui Haoxin is too young to remember the days of his people's oppression under Mao Zedong. The 39-year-old poet was born after the ...

'Vacationing' to reconnect with India's Zoroastrian culture Religion News ServiceA Parsi man offers prayers at a bas-relief of ancient priests at a fire temple on Navroze, the Parsi New Year, in Mumbai, India, on Aug. 17, 2018. Parsis, also ...

Facebook's new rules for employees re politics, bullying, religion Business InsiderAmid scandals and employee discontent, Facebook is bringing in new rules on what its workers can talk about.

Local religion digest: Day of silence, meditation set in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reading EagleThere will be a day of silence and meditation to observe the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quaker Meeting House, ...

For God and country: is religion still a factor in Maltese politics? MaltaTodayIt was truly an earthquake that shook Malta in 2011 when a divorce referendum, borne of the revolt of a Nationalist MP, triggered the start of a civil liberties wave.

Are We A Nation Or A Religion? Jewish WeekMore than 450 members of Park Avenue Synagogue are now home from an historic mission to Israel. Celebrating Israel's 70th and the congregation's 136th ...

Rasta's not a fashion but religion, parent tells court The Standard[Beverlyne Musili,Standard] The parents of a teenage girl who was suspended for wearing locks to school yesterday went to court to challenge the suspension.

Evangelicals of Color Fight Back Against the Religious Right The New YorkerOn a recent Sunday before dawn, Lisa Sharon Harper, a prominent evangelical activist, boarded a train from Washington, D.C., to New York City. Harper is ...

Oozing my religion WORLD News groupA Whirled Views roundup of U.S. religious news and views. Un-great awakening. The spiritual decline of many colleges and universities with religious ...

In Malaysia, is religion truly for God? Free Malaysia TodayIn this article, I wish to ask those who profess a religion whether they are worshiping God or themselves. In arguing my thesis, I will use my understanding and ...

Religious Freedom Day National ReviewSince 1993, the president has formally recognized January 16th as Religious Freedom Day. The day marks the anniversary of the passage of the Virginia ...

World Religion Day happens this weekend SooToday.comJoin members of many faith communities to to promote the idea that the spiritual principles underlying the world's religions are harmonious and could play a role ...

Religion briefs for Jan. 19 NewsOK.comFiction writers set meeting. EDMOND — Staci Mauney will speak at the OKC Christian Fiction Writers meeting set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Henderson Hills ...

‘In God We Trust’ - the bills Christian nationalists hope will ‘protect religious freedom’ The GuardianThe package of new bills are part of Project Blitz, a political playbook that aims to support and promote Christian beliefs.

Heathens hold religious services rooted in Norse paganism aboard aircraft carrier NavyTimes.comThe faith rooted in Norse myths is experiencing a resurgence.

Christians in Asia: persecuted, oppressed … but keeping the faith South China Morning PostChristianity in Asia is facing its biggest threat since the rise of communism, experts say, but its faithful masses are proving the religion's resilience and enduring ...

Is Any Topic Off Limits When You Write for Teenagers? Maybe Just One The New York TimesYoung adult books now address every corner of teenage experience, no matter how dark or racy. But few authors dare to write about religion and faith.

How Jerry Falwell Jr. found his MAGA religion Washington PostJerry Falwell Jr. is once again spreading his uniquely modern, American version of a business philosophy roughly based on the religion known as Christianity.

Religious news, notes and happenings | Religion Independent TribuneSunday, Jan. 20. New Beginning Church of God's Annual Gospel Fest program will begin at 3 p.m. at 5717 Alexander Road, Concord. In concert will be: Heirs of ...

How Mormons handle doubt: Blame the victim Religion News ServiceScreen shot of the January 13 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broadcast devotional for young adults, with Elder and Sister Renlund. This week, Elder ...

The Antichrist Trap: Trump Isn't the Whole Story Rewire.NewsFar too many of our self-anointed progressive saviors speak as though Trump's overthrow will make everything good again. A bargain-priced plastic surgeon ...

Like Justin and Hailey, Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Want a Religious Wedding Cosmopolitan.comNow that Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are engaged, they're planning their wedding and sources say they want it to be a religious ceremony, just ...

Resolved to unplug? Films, challenges urge the religious to reflect on digital lives Religion News Service(RNS) — For Humza Deas, Instagram was a place to share his creative work that led to collaborations with Kanye West and major brands. For Kaylyn Slevin, it ...

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard accuses fellow Democrats of ‘religious bigotry’ in questioning judicial nominee Washington PostRep. Tulsi Gabbard, a potential 2020 White House contender, is accusing some of her fellow Democrats of “religious bigotry” in their questioning of one of ...

ISA order against former religious teacher shows Govt's readiness to act against anyone who threatens society: Shanmugam The Straits TimesSINGAPORE - The issuing of an order under the Internal Security Act (ISA) against a formerly accredited religious teacher shows the Government's readiness to ...

Elected leaders who weaponize religion are playing a dangerous game | TheHill The HillFor too long in our country, politicians have weaponized religion for their own selfish gain, fomenting bigotry, fears and suspicions based on the faith, religion or ...

Turkey Turks losing trust in religion under AKP Al-MonitorTurkish society is demonstrably distancing itself from religion in what some scholars see as quiet resistance to its power and privilege under the Islamist ruling ...

The Religion of Marie Kondo and her KonMari Method of Tidying The Media ProjectThe popular Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo has many influences from Shintoism, the native religion of Japan.

'A lesbian romance plus religion plus politics' – Israeli director's film reflects a roller-coaster life HaaretzTsivia Barkai Yacov speaks with Haaretz about 'Red Cow' and the experiences that shaped her.

Why I Chose Catholicism Instead of Another Religion, Help for Catholics Living With SSA, and More! National Catholic RegisterCourage International: A Lifeline for Catholics Living With SSA ☩ Richard G. Evans of Catholic Stand. Promises of Jesus – Off the Shelf 106 with Marge Fenelon ...

Thank God — or don't — for public schools | TheHill The HillIf it weren't for private schools, people with Karen Pence's conservative religious beliefs would likely try to impose them on every child.

When Animal Welfare and Religious Practice Collide The New York TimesOn New Year's Day, part of Belgium put into effect a ban on the way Muslims and Jews slaughter animals. The law declares that the animals must be stunned ...

The Battle for the Meaning of Religious Freedom Day Rewire.NewsA proposed resolution intended to commemorate perhaps one of the most radical, liberatory, and revolutionary pieces of legislation in the history of the world ...

Fired state of Iowa worker loses lawsuit over religious accommodation Des Moines RegisterSIOUX CITY, Ia. — A former state of Iowa worker who had used the words "In Christ" in his work emails has lost his lawsuit against the state. The Sioux City ...

No Place for 'Religious Test' in Government, Says Senate in Unanimous Vote Catholic New YorkThe U.S. Senate late Jan. 16 unanimously adopted a resolution “to reaffirm religious liberty and condemn religious tests for federal officials.”

Trump and Pence give surprise addresses at antiabortion March for Life Washington PostPresident Trump and Vice President Pence surprised thousands of protesters demonstrating against abortion on the Mall in Washington by making ...

Religion vs religious nationalism The HinduThe starting point for anti-Hindutva politics must be the distinction between Hinduism and Hindutva. Else, it's doomed.

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