Island History for Friday, November 20, 2009 Nov 21, 2009
Liquor and tobacco were banned, and the people of Ni ihau retained a simple form of Christianity without dogma or creed. At the time of his death, his four sons managed the family s properties on Kaua i and Ni ihau. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Wesley United Methodist Family Life Center welcomes all Nov 21, 2009
With the renovation of the former Nichols Chapel Hill Funeral Home and the addition of a newly constructed gymnasium/multi-purpose room, Brooke Oehme, the 27-year-old youth and family director at the church, said that Wesley has gained 6,708 square feet of space to practice one of the basic teachings of Christianity. People will know that we are Christians by our love, Oehme said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
The real reason Iran can't be trusted Nov 21, 2009
The Mahdi is the figure who, like the Messiah in Christianity, will return and spread justice on earth. Until that moment occurs, the Shiite faithful are obliged to practice taqiyya in their dealings with other Muslims, as well as with non-Muslims. (Christian Science Monitor)
The Moral Mind of Philip Rieff Nov 21, 2009
Finally, in Fellow Teachers Rieff occasionally reveals an intense disgust with Christianity ... In fact, one could characterize Rieff s project as wanting to get behind Christianity not in order to recover Hellenism or paganism but precisely Judaism ... The second world is essentially rooted in Jerusalem but Rieff concedes, so far as it is inclusive of the form of Judaic law also includes Christianity. (The American Conservative)
What Is Political Correctness? Nov 21, 2009
They said that Western culture and the Christian religion had so blinded the working class to its true (Marxist) class interests that Communism was impossible in the West until traditional culture and Christianity were destroyed ... The answer is that cultural Marxism will ally with any force that helps it to achieve its goals, destroying Western culture and Christianity ... The answer is that cultural Marxism will ally with any force that helps it to achieve its goals, destroying Western... (The American Conservative)
Look at real persecution Nov 21, 2009
For a deeper understanding of this subject see the book "The Germanization of Medieval Christianity," James C. Russell. It seems certain Christians think they have the right to shove their narrow-minded beliefs on those who believe different. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Real Shock of Fort Hood Nov 21, 2009
It would be interesting to see how " Ayaan Hirsi Ali has percieved this situation. LANDON VALENTINE 4:33 PM ET November 19, 2009 First off, this guy's commentary makes pretty good sense, and more than most of the others. That said, I don't happen to have too much empathy for Muslims in America. While I support legal immigration for all, they have effectively made their own bed. Thusly, they shouldn't complain when they have to sleep in it. They come here and try to adhere to their own "sharia"... (Slate)
What Does it Mean to Be A Christian... Nov 21, 2009
What Does it Mean to Be A Christian. What Does it Mean to Be A Christian. (Suite101.com)
Christianity's early days debated by scientists Nov 21, 2009
By Dan Vergano, USA TODAY Da Vinci Code fans may thrill to dark conspiracies surrounding the secret history of early Christianity, but how many know about the real scholarly debate surrounding the young church. Even without a sleuthing Harvard "symboligist" involved, scholars have found plenty of intrigue in how early Christianity grew ... Christianity spread throughout the , of course, after the , moving from a persecuted minority in the time of the Roman emperor in 64 AD (blamed for Rome's... (USA Today -- Tech)
Van Rompuy Brings Haiku, Low Profile to Post as Europe's First President Nov 21, 2009
Books on hope and Christianity round out his literary works. A Roman Catholic, Van Rompuy is occasionally depicted as a rabbit-eared priest in Belgian editorial cartoons. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Does Text Prove Shroud of Turin is Real? Nov 21, 2009
Regardless, whoever said the veracity of Christianity depends on the shroud anyway. Skeptics seem to think that if the shroud were not legitimately the burial cloth of Christ, that somehow the carpet is pulled out from under Christianity itself. (CBS News)
Around The Valley Nov 20, 2009
The first program will be on the great world religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Judaism. Christianity will be presented Jan. 7 and Jan. 21; Judaism, Feb. 4; Islam, March 4; Buddhism, April 1; and Hinduism, May 6. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
How To Be an Anti-Feminist Feminist Nov 20, 2009
"Christianity began as a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. When it went to Athens, it became a philosophy. When it went to Rome, it became an organization. When it went to Europe, it became a culture. When it came to America, it became a business." - unknown classic quote. or to post comments. (Slate)
What next, Ghana ? Nov 20, 2009
One most annoying thing was that these deals were done under the guise of patriotism and Christianity. The two previous governments' policies not only contradicted the anti-corruption mission but indirectly contributed to and has allowed corruption to fester at the highest levels of the government. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama-haters are perverting Christianity Nov 20, 2009
Forty-six years ago this weekend, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in his motorcade in Dallas. Lee Harvey Oswald, the gunman captured and charged with the murder of the 35th president, appeared motivated by obscure political grievances. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Religion briefs Nov 20, 2009
county, claim schools promoted Christianity ... -- A federal lawsuit filed on behalf of students has accused Cheatham County schools of promoting Christianity and violating the U.S. Constitution. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sally Quinn on Sarah Palin -- Versus Reality Nov 20, 2009
Of all the screeds I've read, I don't think any are snarkier than The Washington Post's Sally Quinn's "On Faith" blog post "Sarah Palin's 'rogue' Christianity." ... I must admit, though, it's difficult to tell whether Quinn is motivated more by her disdain for Sarah Palin, whom she has a history of berating, or mainstream Christianity ... Perhaps Quinn wouldn't be so smug if she were to do the slightest bit of thinking or reading about the concepts of God's sovereignty and free will -- ideas... (Townhall.com)
Students protest anti-gay demonstrators on Waverly Avenue Nov 20, 2009
The DiFerios may be well-intentioned but by holding up their so-called warning signs, they are driving people away from Christianity. (). (Daily Orange, NY)
Was Nietzsche Pious? Nov 20, 2009
2009 Christianity Today. By Patrick J. Buchanan - November 20, 2009. (The American Conservative)
Controversial Kansas church brings protest to Jefferson City Nov 20, 2009
That is what Christianity teaches ... MelodyH wrote on Nov 18, 2009 11:33 AM:" I fully support this groups right to both free speech and the right to protest no matter how hateful but to attack children and the dead, how cowardly. This is no way to be a city on a hill. Perhaps God does hate but he also loves and I surely do not see these people demonstrating that. Given a choice between a kind gracious person; regardless of religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, or a vonom spewing... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Talking Points Nov 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18: Dick Morris analyzes Major Garret's interview with Obama And, WaPo's Sally Quinn says Sarah Palin has 'gone rogue' from Christianity. She'll be here to explain Plus, Cheech drop by to shake things up. (Fox News)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 19, 2009
I am fed up with people who profess Christianity and then they talk in front of their children ; and then children speak the truth ; People are saying these people are nasty because they have a few things in their yard. Did it every come to their mind that maybe these people are disabled and they don t have anyone to help them clean up their yard. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Gem in Vatican's art collection gets new look Nov 19, 2009
Emperor Justin clearly wanted to give the pope and people of Rome "a recognition of Rome as a city of Christianity," Guido said. At the time, most parts of Christ's cross were in the hands of the Byzantine emperor in Constantinople after being moved from Jerusalem in the 4th century, Kalavrezou noted. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
"Steeple Man": Accident Made Life Better Nov 19, 2009
You are clueless about Christianity, but you insist on trying to ridicule it. FYI, Satan has free run of the earth and doesn't mind hurting or killing to make GOD look bad because people like you blame 'every bad thing that happens to people on GOD. (CBS News -- US)
• Kake man named 'Minister of Arm Wrestling' Nov 19, 2009
"Pulling in a tournament is just presenting a different face of Christianity," he said. "Sounds weird, but that's why I still do it.". (Juneau Empire)
LETTER: Obama dismantling free-market system Nov 19, 2009
Learning Christianity through Jeremiah Wright; political savvy through the Chicago Daley Machine; civics from Karl Marx, Obama was able and willing to use the Loony Left, ; the ACLU and George Soros. Obama had only to add ACORN to make his campaign unbeatable. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Motion to chair 2010 Booker Prize Nov 19, 2009
Page last updated at 12:52 GMT, Wednesday, 18 November 2009. Sir Andrew has just finished his term as Poet Laureate. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Judge nixes license plate Nov 19, 2009
One does not have to be a constitutional scholar to realize that this effort by the state represented a clear case to promote Christianity ... He also called the ruling another attack on Christianity ... She wasn't attacking Christianity; she was protecting it from unlawful intrusion by the state. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Liberals' Establishment of Religion Nov 19, 2009
One of the reasons liberals are so hostile to public expressions of Christianity is because it threatens the monopoly that the religion of liberalism enjoys in the public square ... So why is it then most religions can openly express their beliefs in the public square yet christianity is shunned and ridiculed at every turn ... The separation of church and state has always been misrepresented by the progressive liberal elite to suppress open expression of Christianity. (Townhall.com)
Hey Jude: What Saint Jude does Nov 19, 2009
The title is a double entendre, the second meaning is an allusion to St. Jude's position in Christianity ... In early Christianity this was easy. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Waiting for the end of the world Nov 19, 2009
Riley says that all the major monotheistic faiths -- Judaism, Christianity and Islam -- have variations on the belief that God interacts directly with humanity, and has made a promise "to wrap things up, and then we'll get on with Act Two.". That idea of an Act Two -- or, better yet, a conclusion -- satisfies something innate in humans, he says. (CNN)
Stop hateful Christianity Nov 19, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" It is a mystery why the Department of Justice has not learned the lesson that terrorists are best tracked down through good police work brought to bear on specific illegal acts, rather than by vast fishing expeditions. After Sept. 11, the DOJ called thousands of Muslim men in the United States for what it termed Not a single terrorist was identified in this manner, though a handful of the interviewees ended up being deported for minor visa offenses. Once it became clear that the interviews... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
" It's got more to do with the foolishness of some tourists. Ash Ketchum on November 18, 2009 at 08:05 PM Savagery! Plain and simple. I would boycott something to make them stop immediately Frank James on November 18, 2009 at 07:55 PM sometimes i can't make up my mind... sushi or fried fish? Thank you china for this dish so i don't have to make such a hard decision. half and half. yum. don't let the eyeballs go to waste. can i get an eggroll with that? i like fish on November 18, 2009 at 07:55... (The Drudge Report)
McMaster is pandering Nov 18, 2009
It doesn't get much more blatant than a state legislature authorizing a state license plate that champions Christianity. Instead of fanning the flames of ignorance, McMaster, who surely knows better, should be explaining why it is necessary to protect religion from intrusion by the state. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
In God's name, let's have a makeover Nov 18, 2009
A journalist who is probably damned by definition, a person who thinks some Christians resemble the Taliban in their intolerance, who thinks some of them were sent to America by the devil in order to make Christianity look ridiculous. To be sure, the commandment has an unlikely champion in me. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
LETTER: Churches should do a better job teaching love Nov 18, 2009
shumphreys wrote on Nov 17, 2009 2:36 PM:" That is why I keep trying to show you "the way" Mr. Hendren, because I love you and want to help you find your way out of the sinful life you are leading, help you find your way back to "God" or whatever it is you seek. There are many paths through the woods Mr. Hendren and Christianity is no better nor worse than any other. ". STRANGER~ wrote on Nov 17, 2009 3:26 PM:" Thats what happens with organized religion.The singing cowboy church doesn't seem to... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Obama To Apologize For Hiroshima? Nov 18, 2009
Nagasaki, as the principal centre of Christianity in Japan, is a particularly stark example of the huge problems raised by the taking up of arms against brothers and sisters in common baptism. And thus, it follows, against any children of the Triune God in Whose Name we are baptized. (The American Conservative)
Bringing the Church to the Courtroom Nov 18, 2009
It spends $20 million a year seeking to protect what it regards as the place of religion -- and especially Christianity -- in public life ... By stepping into the nation's most impassioned debates about religion in the public sphere, the group aims to bring law and society into alignment with conservative Christianity ... "They are living in this fantasy world where the majority religion, Christianity, is claimed to be literally under attack.". (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
The difference between religion and Christianity Nov 18, 2009
Religion is man-centered, while Christianity is God-centered ... Only Christianity (a personal relationship with Jesus) can. (L Observateur, LA)
Students sue county schools over religion Nov 18, 2009
NASHVILLE A federal lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of students accused Cheatham County schools of promoting Christianity and violating the U.S. Constitution. The complaint states the schools showed a pattern of endorsing religion that included the distribution of Gideon s Bibles in class, a teacher who has a cross on a classroom wall and sectarian prayers at school events. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Freedom of religion a founding principle Nov 18, 2009
However, this nation has been a haven for the furtherance of Christianity here and around the world. Im thankful for Thanksgiving Day. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Why I believe in gun ownership Nov 17, 2009
Christianity has never been given the mandate to conquer by the sword, but who wants to be the first to touch the man with one in his hand. I believe in gun ownership because it is the freedom of possession that will cause those who would be predators to have a second thought. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Hasan's worst criminal act Nov 17, 2009
That makes about as much sense as condemning Christianity because some leaders of anti-Jewish pogroms in Europe were Christians, or because defenders of slavery and racial segregation could be found in church on Sunday mornings. Yes, probe the extent to which Hasan was motivated by his religious beliefs - "twisted logic," President Obama called it. (Juneau Empire)
There’s Something about Sarah Nov 17, 2009
The essays in the book attack Palin on multiple fronts, with her feminism, popular appeal, and Christianity as favorite lines of attack. Almost every essay (except the editors transitional chapters and concluding remarks) have been previously published online during McCain and Palin s campaign in the fall of 2008, so if you really want to hear the other side of Palin," do a Google search instead of buying the book.The second parody book, , turns out to be a backhanded form of flattery. With... (Human Events Online)
LETTER: Country is 'progressing' to a political monopoly Nov 17, 2009
Jon Vanatta wrote on Nov 16, 2009 6:48 PM:" Good post Becky again I agree with almost everything. I am wondering about the GOPs calling Obama messiah though. I have referred to him as the messiah or your messiah but my intent was as a way of scorning those who do seem to think that he is. I certainly do not think he is messiah and if there is any Republican that does I would really like to know who it is. I think what you have heard from GOPs is it being used in the same context that I have... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mao's legacy lives on Nov 17, 2009
The KMT in 1922 already had 150,000 members and was well financed by US-based protestant churches, as both Sun and Chiang Kai-shek converted to Christianity out of geopolitical expediency. Soviet advisers also helped the KMT set up a political institute to train propagandists in mass mobilization techniques, and in 1923, Chiang, one of Sun's lieutenants from pre-revolution Tongmeng Hui days while in exile in Japan, was sent for several months' military and political study in Moscow. (Asia Times Online)
Gadhafi Tries to Woo Italian Gals to Islam Nov 17, 2009
Christianity with it's crucified god and canibalistic communion is retarded ... Christianity with it's crucified god and canibalistic communion is retarded. (CBS News)
Design or chance ? Nov 16, 2009
You provide strong evidence for the idea that Christianity makes people stupid. " Share this Story Recent Story Comments (7) (7) (3) (3) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) Newest Citizens of Scene In Pa. Top Jobs Event Calendar November 2009 S M T W T F S Quick Searches Lawn & Garden Weekly Poll Copyright ? 2003-2009 814.444.5900 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Daily American 334 West Main St. Somerset, Pa. 15501. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Tags no place for political, religious views Nov 16, 2009
Bauer called Currie s ruling another attack on Christianity. He said the judge was using her personal wishes to override the Legislature and the will of thousands of South Carolinians who want to purchase the tags. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Annual interfaith service to be held at Lexington temple Nov. 24 Nov 16, 2009
LICA is comprised of clergy and religious leaders from most of the faith communities in the Lexington area, including Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam and Unitarian Universalism. The group s main focus is promoting fellowship, interfaith cooperation and tolerance among religious leaders. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
LETTER: Obama dismantling free-market system Nov 16, 2009
Learning Christianity through Jeremiah Wright; political savvy through the Chicago Daley Machine; civics from Karl Marx, Obama was able and willing to use the Loony Left, ; the ACLU and George Soros. Obama had only to add ACORN to make his campaign unbeatable. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
A soldier's sacrifice: Lewisburg resident died fighting to save comrades Nov 16, 2009
The two would often get into conversations about Christianity even though Vertley said he is not much of a religious person. Hierholzer always carried a Bible, which Vertley kept as a memento after his friend s death. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Transparency Needed in Ft. Hood Inquiry Nov 16, 2009
" MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Share: More From Face The Nation Video Video by SusanStoHelit November 16, 2009 3:37 AM EST Investigations take time - time to sort truth from rumor, time to ask questions, to add the answers up and find the gaps. The media, and people who love to cause trouble, like to pretend like this can all happen instantaneously, and like it won't hurt the investigation to have... (CBS News)
Runway Ready: Seacoast Fashion and Pop Culture Blog Nov 16, 2009
Prejean recentlytold Christianity Today that she doesn t think there s anything wrong with getting breast implants as a Christian. I don t see anywhere in the Bible where it says you shouldn t get breast implants. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Military protected our freedoms Nov 16, 2009
valleygirl wrote on Nov 10, 2009 6:26 PM:" Yes, our soldiers have fought for all Americans. But, 'pointing out the obvious' obviously lives on another planet. Jesus, the church (any denomination), clergy, Christians, Christianity, traditional values...all are ridiculed non-stop in America and have been for years. Christians are the ONLY group of people it is politically corrrect to ridicule in Hollywood, in the so-called 'art' world and by other leftwing radical extremists. ". offsoapstone wrote... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Family Values Nov 16, 2009
Never forget that he is an adult convert to Christianity. Social democratic means to conservative, Christian ends. (The American Conservative)
Gimme the ole time religion Nov 16, 2009
Both inside and outside Christianity sacrifices - the giving up something of value to us - is practiced because of this feeling that right and wrong are not subject to debate. This is why robber barons give away their money when they get old, or less sacrificially, fat-cat politicians give away somebody elses money. (Boerne Star, TX)
Tangled legacy Nov 16, 2009
During the 10th Century, Muslims and Jews who did not convert to Christianity in the Spanish city of Cordoba faced torture or death. David Edmonds examines how the historic clash of the three religions in the city has left it with a tangled legacy. (BBC News -- Europe)
Peace, War and Ghana Radio Nov 16, 2009
I asked my mother if the white people who brought Christianity to us did not carry their guns when coming to Africa, and she agreed they did have their guns. That is the lesson we should give our children when growing up. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
VERTICAL FEST BRINGS MUSICIANS AND FANS TO PINE BLUFF Nov 15, 2009
The event, held annually at the Convention Center, allowed Whitlock and other musicians to speak a message of Christianity to a crowd of mostly teenagers. I saw The Passion of the Christ five years ago, Whitlock said between songs. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Country profile: Ethiopia Nov 15, 2009
Major religions: Christianity, Islam. Life expectancy: 54 years (men), 56 years (women) (UN). (BBC News -- Africa)
Does God Exist...Prove it! Nov 15, 2009
redneck-1 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:17 PM:" Atheists seem to be obsessed with God. They can't seem to stop talking about Him. Even in their ridicule and bitterness they seem to be reassuring one another that their mantra has been validated and God thusly shooed away. Even a science post about a new discovery prompts replies about Creationists or Genesis; why Jesus didn't mention it or how the believers will react. An atheist forum doesn't seem complete without special sections for General Religion,... (New Iberia, LA)
Retribution is not reconciliation Nov 15, 2009
But when I think about him and other people killed by the state, it makes me question how compatible the U.S. justice system is with Christianity. In the United States, the ideological basis of the criminal justice system is that people who break the state s laws ought to be punished. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Bringing the Church to the Courtroom Nov 15, 2009
It spends $20 million a year seeking to protect what it regards as the place of religion -- and especially Christianity -- in public life ... By stepping into the nation's most impassioned debates about religion in the public sphere, the group aims to bring law and society into alignment with conservative Christianity ... "They are living in this fantasy world where the majority religion, Christianity, is claimed to be literally under attack.". (Yahoo News -- Church-State Issues)
