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Making a Difference - Oprah’s Radio Religion 6 May 08, 23:54 ET by Rex M. Rogers, Ph.D. Oprah Winfrey is one of America’s sweethearts. She’s smart, engaging, attractive, and caring, which along with her business acumen, ... more A Spirited Practice: Combining Law With Religion Is Work -- but ... 6 May 08, 23:44 ET Princy Sethi is an associate with the Ahluwalia Law Offices, a three-lawyer, general practice firm in north Dallas. She's also Hindu. ... more Shawnee Mission religion notes 6 May 08, 23:21 ET Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village hosted the Carlene Neihart International Pipe Organ Competition on April 12. Nancy Stankiewicz, competition ... more Pope text service to offer a unique religious experience 6 May 08, 23:20 ET By AAP on 07 May 2008 While it's not a direct line to God, plans for the Pope to send text messages to young people during World Youth Day promise a ... more A Spirited Practice: Combining Law With Religion 6 May 08, 23:16 ET Princy Sethi is an associate with the Ahluwalia Law Offices, a three-lawyer, general practice firm in north Dallas. She's also Hindu. ... more Hundreds rally for religious freedom 6 May 08, 22:28 ET Hundreds of interfaith activists rallied here Tuesday demanding the government protect religious freedom and drop a plan to outlaw the Jamaah Ahmadiyah ... more Bad Religion to release bonus CD 6 May 08, 22:10 ET The revered punk band Bad Religion is set to reissue last year’s acclaimed New Maps of Hell with expanded features and bonus material on July 5. ... more Communist Leaders Interested in Religious Media 6 May 08, 21:58 ET You don't normally think of Communist Party members as people who big proponents of religious media, but a new analysis shows that China's government ... more Liberals' new cause: Religious extremism 6 May 08, 21:16 ET By JAMES KIRCHICK | 5/6/08 8:56 PM EST Photo: AP Open the pages of a liberal magazine or peruse the liberal blogosphere, and you’re bound to come across ... more Church leader arrested on sex charges in northeast N.M. 6 May 08, 20:58 ET AP - The leader of an apocalyptic sect in northeastern New Mexico was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony sex crimes against children. more China rebukes U.S.report on religion policy 6 May 08, 20:17 ET China Tuesday expressed "firm opposition" to a U.S. report on the religious situation in China. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) criticized the religious situation in China and other developin ... more Religion divide splits Obama supporters 6 May 08, 19:56 ET Katha Pollitt in the Chicago Tribune, a supporter of Obama along with anti-Catholic Frances Kissling, wrote that religion is "weirdness, wrath, insult, ... more True Religion Opens New Store at The 6 May 08, 18:59 ET True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store in The Americana at Brand in Glendale, California. ... more An atheist teaches religion 6 May 08, 18:40 ET Suddenly, I am in charge of my daughter's Christian educationAs a parent, I find myself doing a lot of things I'd never imagined myself doing. ... more Mary co-redemptrix boon for religious dialogue: Indian cardinal 6 May 08, 18:25 ET Indian Cardinal Telesphore Toppo says that proclaiming Mary as "spiritual mother of all humanity" and "co-redemptrix with Jesus the redeemer" would aid not ... more SGF tasks religious leaders on ethics, social values 6 May 08, 18:02 ET By TIMOTHY OLA, Maiduguri Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Amb. Baba Gana Kingibe, has asked religious leaders in the country to teach ... more Religion can help with healing, says European parliament head 6 May 08, 17:55 ET By Ecumenical News International The president of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, says that in parts of Europe, such as the western Balkans, ... more Return of the Religious Lament 6 May 08, 17:35 ET When everything was taken away from Job, he cried out to God. It wasn’ta curse against God, but more of a complaint. His lamentation is a form of prayer ... more APA Cancels Landmark Panel to Discuss Homosexual Therapy and Religion 6 May 08, 17:30 ET By Michael Baggot WASHINGTON, DC, May 6, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The American Psychological Association (APA) cancelled a highly-anticipated panel on ... more Is religion rebounding on college campuses? 6 May 08, 17:24 ET An assistant professor at Rice University ponders this question in the most recent edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education: Is evangelicalism making a ... more Journalists need to hear ‘music’ of religion 6 May 08, 17:22 ET Most editors and reporters would panic, or call their lawyers, if news executives asked religious questions during job interviews. Yet it’s hard to probe the contents of a journalist’s head without asking big questions. more Religious studies can’t be scrapped from curriculum 6 May 08, 17:19 ET By Martin Lwanga AFTER the shock of Budo Junior School inferno, many would think that the Government is finding solutions to the problem such as hiring ... more Religion to remain on curriculum - Govt 6 May 08, 17:15 ET By Fortunate Ahimbisibwe RELIGIOUS studies will remain on the primary and secondary schools syllabus, the minister of ethics and integrity said yesterday. ... more Religious protest 6 May 08, 17:06 ET Hundreds of supporters of a minority Islamic sect dubbed heretical by a government panel rallied in the Indonesian capital yesterday demanding that ... more EU urges religious leaders to spread the climate word 6 May 08, 17:06 ET European Union officials have urged Europe's Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders to increase awareness of climate change among their congregations. ... more Fewer religious books on offer at Tunis book fair 6 May 08, 16:33 ET The 26th Tunis International Book Fair came to a close on Sunday. Visitors from Tunisia and abroad noted a decline in the number of religious books offered, ... more Religious poetry contest 6 May 08, 16:25 ET A $1000 grand prize is being offered in a special religious poetry contest sponsored by the New Jersey Rainbow Poets, free to everyone. ... more Religion Briefs 050708 6 May 08, 16:20 ET Spring Hill Elementary School in Fayetteville will host a free benefit singing on Thursday, May 17 at 6 pm featuring various local singers and music to ... more Thesis my words: religion, separatism and elitism 6 May 08, 15:40 ET "I honestly can't say that the next time I see Princeton on a job applicant's resume… I won't think of this" said Firstinlastout, shaking his head over ... more It is the belief of the country that matters: Soli Sorabjee 6 May 08, 15:38 ET New Delhi: A religious belief which is genuinely and conscientiously held over a long period by a substantial number of followers of a particular religion becomes an integral part of that religion and is entitled to protection under Article 25 ... more The Rise and Fall of the Religious Right 6 May 08, 15:36 ET by RS Davis The rise of the Religious Right in America can be mostly lain at the feet of that man, Jerry Falwell, founding member of the Thomas Road Baptist ... more 'IDF's hit parade smacks of religious discrimination' 6 May 08, 15:22 ET By MATTHEW WAGNER An IDF song contest asking soldiers to rank the best Israeli songs of the past 60 years discriminated against religious soldiers, ... more The EU needs religion 6 May 08, 15:21 ET Speaking to religious leaders, Hans-Gert Pottering said that religions can make contributions towards tackling major challenges such as the Balkans. ... more Ground-rules recommended for religion in public schools 6 May 08, 15:06 ET By Marv Knox ABILENE—Whatever the US Supreme Court ultimately decides, communities should strive to have better conversations about the role of religion in ... more RIM’s Balsillie: ‘Not religious’ about form factors; B2B the ... 6 May 08, 13:59 ET The Research in Motion vs. Apple smartphone face-off makes for a good story, but the companies present an interesting business strategy question: Is it ... more If politics in a small town is a religion, then Culpeper could ... 6 May 08, 13:39 ET Tuesday was Election Day here, with four council seats up for grabs, and 11 candidates hoping to get a chance to represent our town. ... more Religion needed to help in healing, says European parliament head 6 May 08, 13:29 ET Brussels (ENI). The president of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Pöttering, says that in parts of Europe, such as the western Balkans, where internecine ... more Community news: Israeli speaker to share religious viewpoints in Axton 6 May 08, 13:04 ET By Sarah Arkin The International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen and Mount Calvary Church of Axton are bringing a unique and rarely heard voice to ... more Bad Religion Re-Release Hell 6 May 08, 12:34 ET What would an even-numbered year be without a Bad Religion album? Perhaps to make up for releasing their last album, New Maps of Hell in 2007 instead of '06 and thus breaking a two-decade long streak, the the long-running California punk band will issue a Deluxe edition of Hell on July 8. more Religious Leaders Make Time 100 List of Most Influential 6 May 08, 12:13 ET In the May 12 issue of Time magazine, the Dalai Lama, the Rev. Richard Cizik and Bartholomew I have been named as leaders and revolutionaries. ... more True Religion Opens New Store at The Americana at Brand in ... 6 May 08, 12:06 ET VERNON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--True Religion Apparel, Inc. (Nasdaq:TRLG) today announced the opening of a new branded retail store in The Americana at ... more True Religion Opens New Store at The Americana at Brand in Glendale, CA 6 May 08, 12:00 ET VERNON, Calif.----True Religion Apparel, Inc. today announced the opening of a new branded retail store in The Americana at Brand in Glendale, California. Located at 233 S. Brand Blvd., the 1,425 square-foot branded store will offer shoppers the entire True Religion collection for men, women and kids, including its signature denim styles, its expanding sportswear line including knits and ... more Ancient Nazi-looted religious cross returned 6 May 08, 11:54 ET Source: Reuters LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - A priceless medieval religious cross stolen by the Nazis in Poland during World War Two was returned on Tuesday to the heirs of the rightful owners after it was found in a ... more China rebukes US report on religion policy 6 May 08, 11:54 ET BEIJING -- China Tuesday expressed "firm opposition" to a US report on the religious situation in China. more China rebukes USreport on religion policy 6 May 08, 11:45 ET BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) -- China Tuesday expressed "firm opposition" to a US report on the religious situation in China. The United States Commission on ... more Bad Religion: 'New Maps Of Hell' Reissue To Include Bonus Material 6 May 08, 11:31 ET The revered punk band BAD RELIGION is set to reissue last year's acclaimed "New Maps of Hell" with expanded features and bonus material on July 8. ... more Police: Teens Attacked Because of Religion 6 May 08, 11:30 ET Gilbert police said two teenagers were attacked in a city park because of their religion. The victims said a pair of teens approached them and asked whether ... more On religion and fanatics 6 May 08, 11:22 ET By WILLIAM M. MUNSON Mr. Jerry Ryberg in his letter about religious fanaticism and mindless nationalism being dangerous to the USA for the most part is ... more Must religious beliefs impede development, wonders apex court 6 May 08, 10:41 ET New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court, hearing arguments on the Ram Setu and a shipping canal project, Tuesday wondered if religious beliefs should be ... more WVU religious studies program offers wider range of classes 6 May 08, 10:38 ET The new curriculum for the religious studies major requires 30 credit hours of study, as opposed to 42 under the previous requirements. ... more Teens Say They Were Attacked Over Religion 6 May 08, 09:59 ET GILBERT, Ariz. -- Gilbert police are investigating an assault against two teenagers who say they were attacked because of their religion. more 3 religious leaders make Time 100 6 May 08, 09:30 ET Bartholomew I (left), the Dalai Lama and the Rev. Richard Cizik are among Time magazine's 100 most influential people. Here'sa story by Adelle M. Banks of ... more I think my minister of religion is bisexual 6 May 08, 09:10 ET I am not afraid to say I am gay but I have something I want to get off my chest. Bella, I know of a minister in church who is a bisexual and he is married. ... more Bad Religion 'New Maps Of Hell' Reissue To Include Bonus Material 6 May 08, 08:06 ET The revered punk band Bad Religion is set to reissue last year's acclaimed "New Maps of Hell" with expanded features and bonus material on July 8. ... more Religious teacher shot dead in Yala 6 May 08, 08:05 ET YALA, May 6 (TNA) – A Muslim religious teacher was gunned down in Yala early Tuesday morning. Abdulmana Masae, 55, a religion teacher at Prateep Witthaya ... more Religious scholar supports rehabilitation of street kids 6 May 08, 07:51 ET KARACHI, May 6 (APP): Known religious scholar Alsyed Abul Yosuf Hashim has urged ummah to realize its responsibility towards orphan and destitute children ... more Real religion: Birth to new dawn 6 May 08, 06:28 ET No doubt it is imperative to come out of the social restraints and bondages, which we have created with the names of countless religions. ... more A look back at Chinas growing faith 6 May 08, 06:11 ET Much attention has been paid to Chinas human rights violations including its suppression of religious freedom ahead of the Beijing Olympics in August But a look back at the past decade shows how far the strictly secular and officially atheist nation has come in terms of religion more Iranian FM receives Pakistani religious leaders 6 May 08, 05:55 ET A number of Pakistani religious leaders discussed issues of mutual interest with Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki here Monday. In the meeting, Mottaki, ... more Creative and sensitive teaching of religious education 6 May 08, 05:50 ET Teaching religion is probably the hardest task any teacher can have. There are so many pitfalls for the unwary and so many ways in which children’s (and ... more Bad Religion Bilks Fans with Deluxe Edition Maps 6 May 08, 05:11 ET Bad Religion's the latest act to trade a piece of its integrity for the deluxe-reissue cash cow. Like Bad Religion's latest effort, New Maps of Hell ... more Indian church leader condemns religious 'commercialisation' 6 May 08, 05:11 ET By Ecumenical News International Indian church leaders attending a once-every-four-years meeting of the National Council of Churches in India in Shillong ... more Indonesians rally in support of Islamic sect 6 May 08, 02:11 ET Hundreds of supporters of a minority Islamic sect dubbed heretical by a government panel rallied here Tuesday demanding that religious freedom is protected in the world's biggest Muslim country. more Religion versus politics... 6 May 08, 01:59 ET By Wendy Jasson da Costa ANC President Jacob Zuma has earned the wrath of the DA and ACDP and offended a cardinal for claiming that his party enjoyed the ... more Religion vs politics... 6 May 08, 01:42 ET By Wendy Jasson da Costa ANC President Jacob Zuma has earned the wrath of the DA and ACDP and offended a cardinal for claiming that his party enjoyed the ... more Heath a 'religious bully'; edit board hypocritical 6 May 08, 01:00 ET I was very surprised and disappointed to open the paper this morning and find that the Morning Sentinel had published commentary from religious bully Mike ... more Church Of Oprah: New Religion? 6 May 08, 00:11 ET JACKSON, Miss. -- She's the queen of daytime TV, and one of the richest women in the world, but is Oprah Winfrey starting her own religion? ... more Israeli speaker to share religious viewpoints 6 May 08, 00:04 ET By Sarah Arkin The International Fellowship of Christian Businessmen and Mount Calvary Church of Axton are bringing a unique and rarely heard voice to ... more

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