Religion

University Of Helsinki Rediscovers Religious Roots of Europe

admin_huliq — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:04:24 -0600

A new Master's Programme in the Faculty of Theology of the University of Helsinki will take students to other Nordic countries and to the Mediterranean area discovering the religious roots of Europe.

Taliban’s Spiritual Fathers Denouncing Terrorism As Un-Islamic

admin_huliq — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:51:47 -0600

Indian Muslim leaders recently endorsed a religious decree by the Deobandi movement, the Taliban’s spiritual fathers, denouncing terrorism as un-Islamic. Now, the Deobandi political leader has told RFE/RL that he will convene Muslim clerics across South Asia to endorse the fatwa. Is this a turning point for the Taliban?

Newsweek Literally Asks: "Is Obama the Antichrist?"

admin_huliq — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:06:15 -0600

In what must rank as a pinnacle in irresponsible journalism, Lisa Miller’s "Belief Watch" column in this week’s Newsweek actually asks the question: Is Obama The Antichrist?

SC Priest: Voted for Obama? No Holy Communion

admin_huliq — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:54:45 -0600

A Roman Catholic Priest in South Carolina told parishioners this week that they should not receive holy communion any longer if they voted for president-elect Barack Obama.

Protesters demonstrate in front of Latter-day Saints temple in L.A.

admin_huliq — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:27:28 -0600

More than 1,000 protesters showed up to demonstrate in front of the Los Angeles temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, November 7, to protest the church's involvement with the passing of Proposition 8, an amendment to the California constitution banning gay marriages (which were recently made legal by a court order). Protesters have claimed that the church as an institution made small cash donations to the Proposition 8 campaign.

Does religion make a difference in politics?

harminka — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:11:48 -0500

From Barack Obama's controversial pastor to Sarah Palin's "secret religion", religious values have continued to play a dominant role in the presidential election since John F. Kennedy became the first Catholic elected to president in 1960.

N.C. Bishops Release Candidate Survey, Statement On Voter Participation

admin_huliq — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:10:45 -0500

Bishop Peter J. Jugis of Charlotte and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh have released Oct. 3 a survey of N.C. political candidates relating to church social teaching. Additionally, they have released Sept. 23 a joint statement on voter participation.

Cardiac risk estimates differ for Christian and Muslim patients

harminka — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:59:46 -0500

In a study of medical students, more serious cardiac risk estimates were given to Christians and less serious estimates for Muslims despite the patients being otherwise identical in their characteristics and symptoms, according to research in an upcoming issue of Medical Decision Making published by SAGE.

Pope Benedict Creates 4 Saints, Denounces Religious Violence

admin_huliq — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:13:31 -0500

Pope Benedict XVI created India's first woman saint, and denounced anti-Christian violence in that country. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome Sister Alphonsa was among four new saints canonized by the pope in a ceremony in Saint Peter's Square.

US pastors plan to defy law and endorse candidates

admin_huliq — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:12:21 -0500

The Alliance Defense Fund has called on 35 pastors across the country to break IRS tax laws and endorse presidential candidates during sermons. The pastors will draw on Bible passages tomorrow in a protest organized by the group of conservative Christian lawyers.

The Miracle of San Gennaro Repeats On September 19

admin_huliq — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:48:17 -0500

ANSA news agency reports that thousands of people in the church were anounced that The Miracle of San Gennaro was repeated on Wednesday when the blood of this city's patron saint liquefied at 9.30am. ANSA is an English language news organization reporting from Italy.

Preacher Lies About Having Cancer

erku — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:27:45 -0500

The father of a Christian preacher who falsely claimed to have cancer says anyone who gave money to his son will be able to get it back.