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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
NPR (blog)
NPR (blog)
We all know how the battle lines shake out: evangelical vs. scientist, believer vs. atheist. The culture war defined as science vs. religion is so overheated that it seems to be more of a caricature than a coherent, useful discussion. Unless, that is ...
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Reuters
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian lawmakers on Tuesday took a step toward imposing jail terms for offending religious feelings, approving legislation proposed after punk band Pussy Riot performed a raucous protest song in Moscow's main Orthodox Christian ...
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Washington Times
National Review Online (blog)
There is good news about the State Department International Religious Freedom Report, released on May 20. First, the report is, by and large an excellent resource. While slightly slimmer than in most previous years, it is still the most comprehensive ...
ANALYSIS: Does religious freedom report need more 'teeth'?Religion News Service
Freedom of religion scarce in Iran, ChinaWashington Times
US report: Scant improvement in religious freedom in CubaSunHerald.com
AllMediaNY -Daily News Egypt -THISDAY Live
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Religion News Service
Religion News Service
The tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday have inspired Twitter prayers from around the world for the nearly 100 people — including many children — killed in the disaster. A new NYPD court filing shows the extent to which New York's finest ...
National Review Online (blog)
National Review Online (blog)
Free Speech and Freedom of Religion, produced by the Free To Choose Network. “Free speech and freedom of religion are not contradictory, but complementary,” argues Mchangama. “We need one to have the other.” He takes as his ideal Chicago's North ...
The Bolton News
TACKLING mental health problems in ethnic minorities should take religion and spirituality into account, Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi has told the Commons. Speaking during a Parliamentary debate, Ms Qureshi claimed mental health issues among ...
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WRTV Indianapolis
WRTV Indianapolis
MUNCIE, Ind. - Ball State University is investigating a complaint that one of its professors is teaching religion rather than science. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a formal objection to Eric Hedin's teaching with university officials ...
Group: Ball State science prof teaches ChristianityUSA TODAY
Group claims Ball State prof teaching creationismPost-Tribune
Atheist group claims Ball State prof is teaching creationismNews Sentinel
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Interfax-Religion
Moscow, May 22, Interfax - State Duma Committee on Public and Religious Organizations Chairman Yaroslav Nilov (Liberal Democratic Party) has invited U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul to meet on the parliament premises and discuss the development of ...
Religion News Service
A Patrician cross, Ireland's dominant religious symbols, marks a burial at Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery. Glasnevin is home to one of the few crematoriums in Ireland and has seen a 50 percent increase in the number of cremations in the last decade ...
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Advocate.com
Religious liberty is one of our nation's most cherished values, and something that the American Civil Liberties Union has fought to safeguard since our founding nearly a century ago. It guarantees us the freedom to hold any belief we choose and the ...
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Bible and Kabbalah: The Hardening of Pharoahs Heart
There is continuous creation, out of the new ideas discovered... Read More
The Occult
"Christianity posits the realization of human freedom not here on... Read More
As the Old Year Fades, So Does My Memory
Memory is a very tricky thing, at least for me... Read More
Conserving Water at a Car Wash Fundraiser
If you use a pressure washer during your fundraiser you... Read More
John Roberts and Madalyn Murray ? The Turtle and the OHare
Although I've never met Supreme Court nominee John Roberts, I... Read More
What That 70s Show Taught Me About Christianity
What in the world could I have possibly learned about... Read More
Moslem America Part 2
2 Corinthians 2:6-2:14Moslem America part 2. Behold, the days come,... Read More
The Basics of the Christian Walk
Now that I am saved, what do I do next?... Read More
A Comparison of ISLAM and CHRISTIANITY
Hi,(Salaam to You: Peace be Upon you) (What a great... Read More
Amos And Social Justice Part 2
Amos was summoned by God to warn the Northern Kingdom... Read More
123 ABC Numbers in the Bible Simply Amazing
Underneath the Hebrew and Chaldee of the Old Testament and... Read More
While the World is on Fire
Revelation 8:8-8:9What will you be doing? How many people have... Read More
The Scrolls and the Grail
DEAD SEA SCROLLS: - Dr Norman Golb is a top... Read More
Preachers In America Will Cause Americas Demise
American Preachers Are At The Forefront Of The Travesties Committed... Read More
Salvation of the Jews to Determine the Lords Return: the Churches Greatest Prayer Responsibility
Jesus won't come until the Jewish people are saved.Why the... Read More
In the Wake of Katrina: For Mature Christians Only!
One reason the rescue and relief effort regarding Katrina has... Read More
Catholic Hierarchy: The Nobiliary Element in the Catholic Church
It seems to me that some of the oldest still... Read More
Why Me
Why MeAs a Christian I feel the need to say... Read More
An Encouraging Moment / Pomes for the Heart
Here are a few pomes, that I hope, may encourage... Read More
Following Instructions To The Letter
The dictionary explains wisdom as having good judgement, understanding, comprehension... Read More
No Word Yet on Pedophiles With New Catholic Pope
The new Pope is not expected to break ranks with... Read More
The Gospel According to the Americans - Our Shame
As a deist, Thomas Jefferson may have thought God was... Read More
Jesus Our King: Priest Forever After The Order Of Melchizedek
Much confusion surrounds the person of one "Melchizedek" found in... Read More
The Purpose of Our Being
Most people think that there is a higher meaning for... Read More
Loyola the Luciferian
Ignatius Loyola ? Luciferian or Heliopolitan:I kid you not! Lucifer... Read More
Whats A Single Christian To Do?
It's Saturday night. You're sitting at home. Your phone has... Read More
Development of Liberal Theology: An Overview (Part 3)
As senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of New... Read More
Be Careful How You Live -- Ephesians 5:15-20
There is a sharp contrast in Ephesians between the "light"... Read More
The Gospel Of Convenience
The subject of this document is so unpleasing to the... Read More
Saved From Religion
"Religion is the fashionable substitute for belief." - Oscar WildeA... Read More
Can Jewish Americans Still Have Devout Catholic Friends?
America is dividing again. Jewish Americans are finding it hard... Read More
What Did I Do To Deserve This?
"You must have done something awful for this to happen... Read More
A Call to Action
Over the last week I have received dozens of heart-rending... Read More
Smile! God Loves You!
There is a greater sin than not obeying Jesus; it... Read More
Vegetarianism
Millions worldwide suffer from malnutrition and the threat of starvation.... Read More
Comparative Religion 101 ? What They Wont Tell You in That Class
If your view of religion is like most people, you... Read More
The Holy Spirit is our Teacher
Now that we know God and Jesus want to release... Read More
Preachers In America Will Cause Americas Demise
American Preachers Are At The Forefront Of The Travesties Committed... Read More
What If We Are Getting Paid For Prayer (Salat)...
What will be the effect on general public if the... Read More
Compassion and Plenty
He Showed 'Compassion'He made lots where there was only little.... Read More
Rock of Ages
William Jennings Bryan said: "Christians desire that their children shall... Read More
Following Instructions To The Letter
The dictionary explains wisdom as having good judgement, understanding, comprehension... Read More
2nd Coming of Jesus
In this first verse, God says He will allow all... Read More
The Dark Side of The Pope
If you look at just the man/women after he/she has... Read More
Christian Unity according to Internet
Following are 30 questions that relate to Christian Unity that... Read More
The Basics of the Christian Walk
Now that I am saved, what do I do next?... Read More
Do You Know What It Takes To Crucify The Flesh?
The flesh is the part of us that resists our... Read More
As The Storm Clouds Gather
Revelation 20:8-20:9 Jesus warned us of a time of great... Read More
A Worship Leader is a Spiritual Leader
This article is for worship leaders. And as such, I... Read More
White Sun - Tao of Heaven: The Relationship Between Tao and Mankind
The shapeless and formless Tao brings about various elements and... Read More
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