Turning the Senate into the Chicago City Council Sep 23, 2009
Because the schools have failed to teach our history accurately, the elite media has refused to cover God in A 0000330C merica accurately, and the courts have shown contempt for the history of religion in America, we have begun producing the series of Rediscovering God movies and books which set the record straight. To see a trailer of the new movie go to. (Human Events Online)
Alfred Gottschalk; ordained 1st female rabbi in US, Israel Sep 19, 2009
A prolific scholar who earned his doctorate in philosophy and the history of religion from the University of Southern California, Rabbi Gottschalk was an authority on Ahad Ha Am, a theorist of cultural Zionism. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Author Ginex Exposes the Development of Man's Concept of God -- New Book Describes Where the Judaic, Christian, and Islamic Religions Beliefs Originated Aug 29, 2009
Aug. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A revelation of provocative insights awaits readers as Xlibris releases Future of God Amen: A Call to Daughters and Sons of God, an engaging read exploring the origin of God and history of religion, authored by Nicholas P. Ginex. Having extensively read Egyptologists, psychologists, historians, theologians, and those concerned about the origins of God, Mr. Ginex believes that there is a need for people to learn about the early beginnings of man's belief in God. (Primezone Releases)
Ramis rises again Aug 11, 2009
I have always been interested in history but then I started looking at the history of religion and got interested in the rise of fundamentalism and orthodoxy. Why do we believe so strongly in these things that we go to war and divide our national interests over them. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A history of religion in America Jul 31, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Do Shamans Have More Sex? Jul 30, 2009
As the author of the just-published book , about the history of religion, I'm primed to do some debunking. But before I start, I want to stress two points: 1) I think it's great for people to find spiritual peace and sound moral orientation wherever they can, including neo-paganism; 2) I don't doubt that back before Western monotheism took shape there were earnest seekers of a "holistic vision" who selflessly sought to share that vision. (Slate)
Gerson: Remembering first moon walk Jul 10, 2009
And yet, when we examine the history of religion carefully, we do see that pioneers - striking out in new ways - have been absolutely essential to the development and vitality of religion. My own faith - Judaism - took hold in the world, because Abraham was willing to be a pioneer, to leave the comfortable confines of his native Mesopotamia and to make his way into a new unchartered land, Israel, where he could begin a new monotheistic religion. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Turkish Schools Coming Under Increasing Scrutiny In Central Asia Apr 30, 2009
In Turkmenistan, education authorities have ordered Turkish lyceums to scrap the history of religion from curriculums. In the only Persian-speaking country in the region, Tajikstan, the government, as well as academics, are wary of the possible spread of pan-Turkic ideas. (EurasiaNet.org)
Having Faith In The Power Of Love Apr 13, 2009
Each one of these evil men promised a great utopia on earth, arrived at through fear, hate, terror, blind ambition, and GGRREEDD; and the "utopias they promised brought death, suffering, and disaster for the human race. History regards these men as the worst examples of mankind, although to the Neocon Fascist Nazi Republicans, these evil men are "saints"! On this Easter, its the message of LOVE that wins out and will ALWAYS WIN, despite what the Rush Limbaughs, Bill O'Reillys, and Micheal... (CBS News)
Muslims to be offered course on Swiss society Mar 18, 2009
The course will encompass modules on history of religion and European and Swiss society, as well as elements of Muslim theology adapted to the European context. Vocational modules, which can be taken separately by health or social work professionals on job-related issues, will be a first in Europe, says Lathion. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
