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'Religion Should not Hinder EU Membership'
Submitted by pastordale on Wed, 2006-12-20 10:53. Church & State | Multiple Religions/PluralismIs the European Union a "Christian Club"? Are the member countries even "Christian countries"? A poll gives results of opinions on religious freedom and beliefs.
'Sanyas' lessons for Christian clergy
Submitted by pastordale on Thu, 2007-10-25 09:19. Clergy & Religious Figures | Multiple Religions/PluralismWhile the Anglican Church may shun Yoga, in Kerala the Syro-Malabar church - regarded as the oldest in the country - has decided to embrace the Hindu tradition of sanyas.
'United Church of France'? Lutheran-Reformed French churches talk union
Submitted by pastordale on Thu, 2007-05-24 13:04. Churches | Multiple Religions/PluralismTwo French Protestant churches have agreed to start discussions with the aim of creating a united denomination by 2013 bringing together Reformed and Lutheran Christians.Hmm...ever heard of the Prussian Union?
All-religion meet flays flesh trade, child abuse
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2006-07-10 09:46. Life Issues | Marriage and Family | Multiple Religions/PluralismA number of religious leaders met to denounce human trafficking and abuse of women and children.
Analyst: View of heaven shows 'real level of religious tolerance'
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2008-09-22 08:57. Multiple Religions/PluralismHeaven is no longer viewed as an exclusive place by many Americans, according to a new survey from Baylor University.When researchers polled U.S.
Author sees science, religion saving environment
Submitted by pastordale on Tue, 2006-09-05 14:00. Multiple Religions/Pluralism | ScienceScientist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author E.O. Wilson wishes to enlist the aid of Atheist and Theist alike to save the environment.
Billboard Delivers Message From Jesus
Submitted by pastordale on Thu, 2007-12-13 14:46. Media | Multiple Religions/PluralismA five-woman prayer group said political correctness is taking Christ out of Christmas, so they bought billboard space with hopes of encouraging people to stop saying "Happy Holidays."It says, "I miss
Calif. Capitol chaplain says religious tolerance offends God
Submitted by pastordale on Thu, 2008-02-28 09:30. Multiple Religions/PluralismAn evangelical chaplain who leads Bible studies for California lawmakers says God is disgusted with a rival fellowship group that includes people of all faiths.
Call for Jews to stop calling Jesus a bastard
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2007-10-08 08:59. Christology | Churches | Multiple Religions/Pluralism | SalvationA senior American cardinal has asked Jews to reconsider descriptions of Jesus as a "bastard" in exchange for a softening of traditional Catholic prayers calling for Jews to be co
Campus Religious Groups Promote Unity
Submitted by pastordale on Tue, 2006-08-15 11:22. Multiple Religions/PluralismWhile they may not be unified in belief, campus religious groups are opening dialog with each other to break down stereotypes and foster understanding.
Can religion improve peace prospects in the Middle East?
Submitted by pastordale on Thu, 2007-12-20 14:00. Clergy & Religious Figures | Multiple Religions/PluralismA council of Jewish, Muslim, and Christian leaders devised a six-point plan to help bring about reconciliation.
Catholic bishops say book could mislead the faithful
Submitted by pastordale on Tue, 2007-12-11 10:37. Christology | Clergy & Religious Figures | Doctrine & Teachings | Multiple Religions/PluralismA book on interfaith relations by a Georgetown University theologian does not accurately reflect Roman Catholic teaching, a U.S. bishops' committee said Monday.The Rev. Peter C.
Catholics and evangelical Christians: The new relationship
Submitted by pastordale on Sat, 2006-10-14 23:45. Churches | Multiple Religions/PluralismRoman Catholics and Protestant Evangelicals are participating in more and more ecumenical activities, especially among conservative activists. Does this mark the end of denominationalism?
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Chinese religious leaders call for interreligious dialogue
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2008-07-21 13:37. Clergy & Religious Figures | Multiple Religions/PluralismChinese religious leaders called for dialogues between different religions and the creation of a harmonious world at an interfaith conference ended here Friday.
Choosing my Religion
Submitted by pastordale on Tue, 2006-08-15 21:05. Churches | Doctrine & Teachings | Multiple Religions/PluralismA flawed guide to choosing a religion if you're not already affiliated. The gist is that it's all about the community. I say it's all about the teachings.
Christ-free Christmas? Don’t blame Islam
Submitted by pastordale on Sat, 2006-11-18 23:32. Church & State | Churches | Multiple Religions/PluralismChristian and Muslim Britons joined forces yesterday to tell city officials to stop taking the Christianity out of Christmas, warning them that this simply fuels a backlash against Muslims.
Christian soccer tie scrapped after sex row
Submitted by pastordale on Sun, 2007-05-06 19:35. Clergy & Religious Figures | Multiple Religions/PluralismMuslim and Christian leaders in Oslo scrapped a soccer match meant to foster understanding between religions on Saturday after the imams refused to play a team that included women priests.Apparently, the Muslims thought that making physical contact could lead to...something more. On a soccer pitch?!? So much for soccer solving our differences.
Christian-Muslim alliance urged
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2006-10-23 18:42. Clergy & Religious Figures | Multiple Religions/Pluralism"The Vatican urged the Islamic world on Friday to unite with Christians in a battle against terrorism." The Pope believes that Christians and Muslims can unite to denounce terrorism.
But don't Musl
Christian-Muslim Statement Among First Fruits of 'Common Word' Gathering
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2008-08-04 10:17. Multiple Religions/PluralismDuring the "Loving God and Neighbor" meeting at Yale University, the high-profile leaders discussed how Christians and Muslims might work together to address world poverty, the wars in Iraq and Afghan
Christians and Muslims talk on extremism
Submitted by pastordale on Sat, 2007-12-01 21:43. Clergy & Religious Figures | Multiple Religions/PluralismRELIGIOUS extremism will come under the spotlight in the first of a series of talks between Christians and Muslims in Wales.The Church in Wales is teaming up with the Muslim Council of Wales and the W
Christians plan 'night to honor Israel'
Submitted by pastordale on Wed, 2006-12-20 10:50. Church & State | Clergy & Religious Figures | Doctrine & Teachings | Multiple Religions/PluralismA leading Evangelical US pastor has announced plans to hold a "night to honor Israel " in every major American city as part of an Evangelical political campaign.Zion
Christians pray that Muslims find Jesus
Submitted by pastordale on Sun, 2006-09-24 19:35. Doctrine & Teachings | Multiple Religions/PluralismRamadan has begun, so Muslims are praying. Christians are also using this month to pray that Muslims find Jesus. Muslims are offended and comparing it with the Pope's quotes.
Colorado Muslims seek understanding that terrorists don't reflect religion
Submitted by pastordale on Mon, 2006-08-14 13:48. Churches | Media | Multiple Religions/PluralismMany Muslims see the terroists as extremists and are tired of being equated with them.
Councilman may appeal 'Jesus' ruling
Submitted by pastordale on Thu, 2006-08-17 10:12. Church & State | Multiple Religions/PluralismIs it OK to say Jesus' name at a city council meeting prayer? The judge says no, but then who are you praying to? Is syncretism the established religion?
Dalits change religion in caste system protest.
Submitted by pastordale on Sun, 2006-10-15 20:52. Church & State | Martyrs, Persecution, Discrimination | Multiple Religions/Pluralism"Thousands of people have attended a ceremony in India at which hundreds of low-caste Hindus, known as Dalits, have converted to Buddhism and Christianity."
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Danville's Peace Lutheran sponsors Winter solstice labyrinth walk
Submitted by pastordale on Wed, 2006-12-20 22:21. Churches | Multiple Religions/PluralismPeace Lutheran (ELCA) in Danville, near San Jose, is hosting a Winter Solstice labyrinth walk. Sounds nice, huh?
My neo-pagan friends wish me a happy solstice this time of year. It's a pagan holiday. Why would a Christian church be celebrating a pagan holiday?