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The appeal of Buddhism
Contributing WriterEditor’s note: This is the last article in an 11-part series on Buddhism. Buddhism does not appeal to everybody, but it does appeal to some. Why? Here are a few of the reasons. In 1982, I participated, along with 59 other “students," in...Tags: Biology, Separation of Church and State, Dalai Lama, Environmental Issues, Roman Catholicism
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Religion briefs for July 6
Vacation Bible School Lancaster Church of the Nazarene — 6-8:30 p.m. July 9-13. For registration and transportation information, call (859) 792-3254. Day of Prayer St. Catharine Motherhouse — The monthly Contemplative Prayer Day will...
Tags: Baptist, College Sports, Separation of Church and State, Sports, Basketball
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Television review: 'Save Me,' with Anne Heche, goes unrescued
If there were an Emmy for Most Disturbingly Apt Title of Series, NBC's new comedy "Save Me" would win hands down. It just works on so many levels. "Save me" is certainly the phrase that surges to a critic's mind moments into the ludicrous machinations...
Tags: Entertainment, NBC (tv network), Enlightened (tv program), The Office (tv program), Go On (tv program)
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State senators may take a stand on Turkey's treatment of Orthodox
Springfield is a long way from Istanbul — 5,660 miles, in fact — but Illinois state senators are considering a resolution that would criticize Turkey's treatment of the Eastern Orthodox religious hierarchy. Even though a majority of senators...Tags: John J Cullerton, Belief and Faith, Minority Groups, Turkey, Civil Rights
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Malaysia's ruling coalition maintains parliamentary majority
This post has been updated, as indicated below.PENANG, Malaysia — Malaysia’s ruling National Front coalition won at the polls Sunday, election commission officials announced, as voters opted for continuity and experience over opposition calls for reform. The 13-party National Front...Tags: Government, National Government, Minority Groups, Elections, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Belief and Faith, Separation of Church and State, Abortion Issue, Judges, Human Rights
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Pope Francis and the Argentine rabbi
One of the first things Argentinian native Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio did after being elected pope on March 13 was to send a message of friendship to Rome's chief rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni — and, by extension, the Jewish people. "I sincerely hope to...Tags: Rosh Hashanah, Vatican City, Separation of Church and State, Judaism, Elections
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Community & Clubs: Plenty to pray about this week
With the happenings in Boston and in West Texas fresh in our minds, the National Day of Prayer makes more sense than ever, says the Rev. Julie Elkins, president of the Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council and pastor at First United Methodist Church of...Tags: Belief and Faith, Roman Catholicism, American Legion, Culture, Arts and Culture
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Rollins College: Illiberal Education?
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelRollins College recently booted Intervarsity Christian Fellowship off campus. ICF is a 136 year old ministry founded by students at Cambridge, England, known more for its laborious lectures and academic publications than any sense of extremism or cultic... -
French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran sees great value in interreligious dialogue
French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran has given many lectures, speeches and homilies during his years of Vatican diplomatic service. But most of the world knows him for the two words he declared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on March 13: "Habemus...Tags: Papal Conclave (2013), Vatican City, Separation of Church and State, Roman Catholicism, Breads
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Gay marriage moving too slow
It is easy to empathize with John Kass' struggle to reconcile his religious beliefs with the "fast-moving issue of the redefinition marriage" (“As times change, will tolerance for tradition be tolerated?” Column, March 27). But his paean to...Tags: Justice and Rights, Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Religion and Belief
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Point missed on Jesus-stomping lesson at FAU
If the Florida Atlantic University Jesus-"stomping" instructor was trying to make a point about religious tolerance, then point taken. Too bad so many people, including our governor, are missing the point. You and I may not like the classroom exercise...
Tags: Government, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Gainesville, Executive Branch, Arts and Culture
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