Area churches and vehicles vandalized (29) Dec 2, 2008
God is dead, Christianity is slavery and 666 among other sayings were sprayed in black paint all over the outside of the church. Another church on the 100 block of Valley Drive, the Church of Nazarene, fell victim to a recent spree of criminal mischief, Helena Police Chief Troy McGee said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Genocidal loopholes in Cambodia Dec 2, 2008
He had converted to Christianity and had his children baptized. Duch was arrested and placed in Cambodian military jail until July 2007, when he was transferred to the ECCC detention center. (Asia Times Online)
Troops presence brings calm to Nigerian city Dec 2, 2008
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; it straddles a fault line between Islam and Christianity that crosses the continent from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic. The fighting began as clashes between supporters of the region's two main political parties following the first local election in Jos in more than a decade. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Christ and Krishna Dec 2, 2008
And from this point of view, the importance of Jesus Christ s birth doesn t lie in being a unique event in which the one and only savior of mankind (or Christianity) was born, but in the confirmation and implementation of the deepest spiritual truths. I have examined some of these truths in my article about. (Suite101.com)
Sonias presence in Delhi is costing India dearly Dec 2, 2008
Even Indian Christians should understand that she is not a gift to them: her presence at the top has emboldened fanatics like John Dayal or Valson Thampu, who practise an orthodox Christianity prevalent in the West in the early 20th century, but no longer, to radicalise their flock. Indian Christians should recognise that they have a much better deal here than Christians or Hindus have in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia. (Express Buzz)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (Nov. 22) Dec 2, 2008
" The Bible makes the same assessment of two unmarried people choosing to live together, or having an affair, as two people having a same-sex relationship (e.g. choosing homosexuality). In both cases, they parties involved are living in a sinful relationship. Just because Jesus spoke about adultery does not make it more or less important in terms of wrongful behavior. The rate of the practice of adultery in our society is astounding. And, yes, it is practiced by some who profess Christianity.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
No problem with true prophets Dec 2, 2008
motz wrote on Dec 1, 2008 5:08 PM:" If Jesus had come back to Joseph Smith...we would not be here...The so called Prophet of the LDS faith is false. Another resolution of the statement is suggested by Mormonism, that John the Apostle had the nature of his body changed and was allowed to "tarry" on the earth until the coming of Christ and thus at least one person of that generation might still be living.[8] Still others say they are unable to explain this verse in the light of what they see as a... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Post a comment » Dec 2, 2008
THIS RELIGION IS THE TRUE ENEMY" - that should read "ALL RELIGION IS THE TRUE ENEMY" - passive religions turn into mythology over time. Aggresive religions that use bloodshed to force their will (christianity, islam) spread like wildfire. 50 years of non-aggression over the last 2000 does not get christianity off the hook quote - "America has a long history of abandoning its allies and thats a part of the reason we are having the problems we have today" - this is partly true - anytime we poke... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Letters to the Editor (Dec. 1) Dec 2, 2008
"Much of what passes as Christianity is a negation of the Sermon on the Mount.". (http://books. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Jesus' comment furore Dec 2, 2008
"The ANC must be condemned in the strongest possible terms for its selective use of Christianity to further its political goals," De Lille said. She accused the ANC of trying to portray itself and its leader as "god-like" and urged it to "stop using the Jesus Christ, the Bible and Christianity in general to garner votes from the poor and the vulnerable". (iAfrica.com)
1924 article: Ku Klux Klan members lobbied for support in Winona area Dec 2, 2008
It is also the strangest kind of Christianity. More News. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Day of Turkey Past and Albatross Future Dec 2, 2008
Additionally, while freely critical of Christians torturing Jews during the Crusades to convert them to Christianity, the book says nothing about the past and present persecution of Jews by Muslims. As US state school systems downplay the threat of Islamic extremism, privately-funded Muslim schools, colleges and mosques -- in the US -- play up the threat infidels pose to followers of Islam. (Human Events Online)
Bible gives clues to ture timeline for Christs birth Dec 2, 2008
Since the later part of the 19th century this day has been celebrated without controversy, but in recent years opposition has grown from those groups harboring animosity toward Christianity, so much so that not only do we have various new competing holidays springing up, but there is an effort to remove the word Christmas from these holidays altogether in order to avoid offending non-Christian religious groups ... Food for thought, but perhaps it is high time that, at the very least,... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
How To Break A Terrorist Dec 2, 2008
On the long-entrenched techniques his group tries to change: "After 9/11, military interrogators focused on two techniques: fear and control. The Army trained their 'gators to confront and dominate prisoners. This led down the disastrous path to the Abu Ghraib scandal. At Guantanamo Bay, the early interrogators not only abused the detainees, they tried to belittle their religious beliefs. I'd heard stories from a friend who had been there that some of the 'gators even tried to convert prisoners... (Time.com)
Locals travel on hurricane relief mission to Gulf Coast Dec 1, 2008
Meyersdale Area Ambulance Association sent an ambulance and four crew members to Louisiana on Aug. 29 as Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast. Gustav was downgraded from a Category 3 to a Category 1 hurricane after crews arrived. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Mormons facing investigation over Prop. 8 Dec 1, 2008
If you're in particular branches of Christianity, a church IS its congregants (wherever two or more are gathered, etc), whether you're meeting in a field or renting a hall at a school or whatever, or if you've got enough cash to actually buy a building and put a steeple on it somewheres ... marriage initially happened in ancient Egypt LONG BEFORE christianity was even a thought ... Remembering the life of one of the most influential papacies in the history of Christianity. (Boston Globe)
Isolate terror, do not secularise it! Dec 1, 2008
The religion of Islam cannot be held accountable for the misdeeds of a few people, just like the religion of Christianity was not labeled with barbarism and genocide through the acts of Hitler, or of John McVeigh, or of Mussolini, Slobodan Milosovic, etc ... The religion of Islam cannot be held accountable for the misdeeds of a few people, just like the religion of Christianity was not labeled with barbarism and genocide through the acts of Hitler, or of John McVeigh, or of Mussolini, Slobodan... (Express Buzz)
Malkin's rants don't enrich minds Dec 1, 2008
The negativity in that offshoot of Christianity is not for harmonious thinkers such as Witches. " Feel free to explore this website and to let us know what you think. This site is created with a wheel and spoke design in mind, so each link to the left will take you to more links and more information.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Darling of right wing Dec 1, 2008
About terrorists, she ex claimed shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks: "We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity." About Jews, she said they should be "perfected" into Christians. About Okla homa City bomber Timothy McVeigh, she lamented that "he did not go to the New York Times building." The list goes on. (NJ.com -- Times)
MUI's investigation into yoga Dec 1, 2008
Aspects of yoga are very beneficial but the totality of it runs contrary to the teachings of Islam and Christianity ... Meditating and emptying the mind is contrary to the teachings of Christianity ... e. Islam, Christianity, etc. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
'The Trouble with Textbooks' spells out flaws Dec 1, 2008
So authors Gary Tobin and Dennis Ybarra looked at 28 textbooks over nearly five years finding what they call "glaring distortions and inaccuracies," many centered on the books' treatment of Israel, Judaism and Christianity. Aside from their findings on how religions are treated, their new book, The Trouble With Textbooks (Lexington Books, $21. (USA Today -- News)
11 comments Dec 1, 2008
His adoring entourage in the secular press tries to smooth over his satires of Christianity by insisting he's a Sunday school-teaching Catholic family man ... Once again, Comedy Central merges together Christianity and Islam like they were two different brands of poison. (Human Events Online)
Toni Morrison: The pastoral as a place far from Eden Dec 1, 2008
In this American Eden, you get two original sins for the price of one the near extermination of the native population and the importation of slaves from Africa and it's not hard to spot the real serpents: those creatures Lina calls "Europes," men whose "whitened" skins make them appear on first sight to be "ill or dead," and whose great gifts to the heathens seem to be smallpox and a harsh version of Christianity with "a dull, unimaginative god." Jacob is as close as we get to a benevolent... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Bank killer's case to be argued in top court Nov 30, 2008
Sandoval said in court that his conversion to Christianity compelled him to come forward about Pearson's and Lundell's murders. Sandoval received two life sentences for those murders. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Debating Existence Nov 30, 2008
In 2007, in response to a torrent of new books attacking religion, D'Souza wrote "What's So Great About Christianity," which became a New York Times best-seller and expanded his readership. (It just came out in paper from Tyndale House. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Think you know what traditional marriage is? Then read this Nov 30, 2008
"Coontz said one form of marriage has been supported by more societies prior to the 18th century than any other.And it's not one man, one woman."It's one man, many women," said Coontz, citing examples from the Old Testament.From polygamy to interracial marriage, the notion of what marriage means and who can get married has gone through many permutations, say scholars who have studied the institution.Consolidating property, building political and military alliances, and bolstering social... (Anchorage Daily News)
Reading the north Nov 30, 2008
The blurb: "We must continue to manifest genuine Revelation Love in this growing humanist, superstitious, polytheistic society. As Christianity and Christians go forward and continue to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ and magnify his love and wisdom, that genuine love will influence and determine the morale and values of our lifestyle and activities of mankind." The author is an Anchorage resident. Excerpt: "I believe I have some suggestions that will teach us how to obtain love, how to... (Anchorage Daily News)
Tradition of holiday greenery Nov 30, 2008
Long before Christianity, ancient Pagans decorated during their winter rituals with wreaths and garlands made from cut evergreen branches. During December, one such ritual also included feasting and gift giving. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Some Facts and Figures About Romania Nov 30, 2008
CULTURE: Predominant faith is Orthodox Christianity. Main language is Romanian, with Hungarian spoken in parts of Transylvania. (ABC News -- Wire)
Missing the point Nov 30, 2008
People had Yule celebrations and religious celebrations before Christianity; they gave gifts and feasted with friends. Now it is all about presents. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Mumbai siege ends, toll 195 Nov 30, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008 2:06 PM IST. Commandos in front of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai during the concluding stages of the operation on Nov. 29. (Express Buzz)
Cristes Maesse old English, Christ's mass Nov 30, 2008
Christianity had deep and spreading roots all over the known western world by the year 336 A.D. when Dec. 25 began to be the recognized birth date ... Christianity requires constant improvement. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Church window Nov 30, 2008
PERFORMANCE ARTIST TO GIVE DRAMATIC TALK ABOUT CHRISTIANITY AT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH. Christian performance artist Mike Lewis will give a dramatic presentation about the message of Christ and the essence of the gospel at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Evangelical Free Church, 1300 E. Chestnut St., Canton. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Joe Orso: Advent invites us to listen Nov 30, 2008
coffee wrote on Nov 29, 2008 10:18 PM:" hey "Dan M.", you can rant on and on about how good your own religion is, but don't try to bash a religion that you obviously know little about. i could go on and on about how ridiculous Christianity or any other religion is but i wont. that usually just makes things worse and you don't sound exactly like a fundamentalist. (please tell me if you are). as for letting go and letting god take over, thats fine and dandy but don't be ignorant and not take... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Religions' complex attitudes toward war Nov 29, 2008
Consider that the Ku Klux Klan avows Christianity ... The point underscores the convoluted attitudes toward violence coursing through the histories of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. (Boston Globe)
Taj: The gracious host of a hundred years Nov 29, 2008
MUMBAI: For over a 100 years, the Tata Group has followed a tradition which precedes the opening of every hotel of the group a multi-religion prayer meet, with priests representing Islam, Hinduism, Christianity and Zoroastrianism praying and blessing all present. Six years ago, it was not a new hotel opening which saw Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, sit with his head covered with a white kerchief as the Parsi priest conducted prayers in the Ball Room. (India Times)
Film Review: W. (2008) Nov 29, 2008
Knowing Bush's past (his distrust of government, his lack of personal responsibility, the questioned integrity of his Christianity, his being outcast by the Texas vote, and his all-encompassing love of baseball) complicates his future (i. e. our present). (Suite101.com)
Faiths intermix in Thanksgiving service Nov 29, 2008
Part of the service was dedicated to Thanksgiving reflections, a three-part sermon with a speaker each from Christianity, Judaism and Islam. They reflected on the uniqueness of the event, as well as what they were thankful for at this time of year. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Religion being pushed away Nov 29, 2008
To Prigslayer wrote on Nov 27, 2008 7:28 AM:" According to the Word of God in the book of Matthew Chap 5:11 that " Men SHALL revile and PERSECUTE you, for MY namesake".....not MAYBE, but SHALL.Rest assured "prigslayer" that Christians KNOW when they STAND for God and His Word they will be attacked, but we choose to trust God and not people like you.You are attacking Mr. Shutt and "persecuting" him with your very words, simply because he believes in Jesus and Christianity. Jesus tells us "to PRAY... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Religious events and services Nov 29, 2008
Whether you are exploring Christianity or are a long-time church member, come and explore the meaning of life. Pilgrim Church is sponsoring a coat drive to support the efforts of the Salvation Army in providing warm outerwear for those in need. (Amesbury News, MA)
Cheerleading nuns perform at basketball games Nov 29, 2008
The group is on a tour of Italian discos and nightclubs to spread the message of Christianity to young people. Copyright World Entertainment News Network. (FOX23.com, OK)
Bringing the Church to the Courtroom Nov 29, 2008
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 Citizen's Cinema Nov 28, 2008
") out of context, but no less comically. The actor impeccably channels Will Ferrell channeling Bush in portraying a drunken Texan buffoon in the bulk of the scenes that take place prior to Bush's sobriety. Probably 75 percent of Brolin's lines - intentionally or not - elicited laughs from the theater.Most of those laughs were responses to the meat of the movie: The "war room" scenes between Bush and the high-ranking members of his administration, such as Vice President Dick Cheney (Richard... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Chenoweth Has Christmas Covered Nov 28, 2008
"I don't know if I'm the poster child for Christianity . . . but I do have this strong sense of faith. And it's kind of what's kept me going and what I call upon.". Chenoweth has been going pretty much nonstop since she arrived in New York City in her early 20s. (Washington Post)
The Bible, but not as you know it Nov 28, 2008
Once again people make a mockery of Christianity ... This is why Christianity will always be a joke and the other religions something serious and strong. (BBC News -- UK)
Mini movie reviews Nov 28, 2008
When "Religulous" turns from evangelical Christianity to Judaism and Islam, its tone becomes uncertain and its rhythm choppy ... Jihadism and Orthodox Judaism are red-hot topics that Maher addresses too sketchily to convey the same authority he brings to Christianity. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Postcard: Speed-Dating for Churches in Virginia Nov 28, 2008
"We invite them into some critical thinking," says Don, by examining the core tenets of each faith beyond the feel-good trappings that his wife shorthands as "Jesus as Mr. Rogers in sandals." (It's not just Christianity; the VanDyke Colbys are planning an interfaith road trip in the spring. . (Time.com)
President-elect: Facts over fear Nov 28, 2008
But what he hasn't done is vowed to take away gun rights, impose the Fairness Doctrine, convert America into a socialist government or discard Christianity. He has made news while assembling a team of experts in his Cabinet and top advisers, a team that has brought praise from Republicans, and criticism from the left wing. (Florida Times-Union)
Japan looks back on 17th-Century persecutions Nov 28, 2008
Roman Catholics maintain that the campaign against Christianity which took place in Japan in the early 1600s was more ferocious than any other religious persecution in the history of the Church ... Christianity was regarded as a malevolent influence on Japanese affairs ... In the early part of the 17th Century, an attempt was made to eradicate Christianity altogether. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Malaysia backs down from yoga ban Nov 27, 2008
Malaysia's sizeable minorities include ethnic Chinese and Indians who practice either Christianity, Buddhism or Hinduism. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
Locals travel on hurricane relief mission to Gulf Coast Nov 27, 2008
Meyersdale Area Ambulance Association sent an ambulance and four crew members to Louisiana on Aug. 29 as Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf Coast. Gustav was downgraded from a Category 3 to a Category 1 hurricane after crews arrived. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Regions and territories: Kosovo Nov 27, 2008
Major religions: Islam, Christianity. Natural resources: Coal, lead, zinc, chromium, silver. (BBC News -- Europe)
America has always had mixed economy Nov 27, 2008
Christianity is a community of Christians with individual faiths ... ThatGuy wrote on Nov 26, 2008 12:46 PM:" Timbrackett I know what you meant but disagree. Advancement of socialist ideals (political, economical, social, or any other cal) will ultimately lead to the distinction of all religions, not just Christianity. This outcome will be derived by any and all perpetually advancing socialist society; it has to happen to stay true to their core beliefs (this is where socialism and... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
EDITOR’S MAILBAG (Nov. 22) Nov 27, 2008
" The Bible makes the same assessment of two unmarried people choosing to live together, or having an affair, as two people having a same-sex relationship (e.g. choosing homosexuality). In both cases, they parties involved are living in a sinful relationship. Just because Jesus spoke about adultery does not make it more or less important in terms of wrongful behavior. The rate of the practice of adultery in our society is astounding. And, yes, it is practiced by some who profess Christianity.... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
On Your Mind Nov 27, 2008
You espouse a brand of Christianity that does no good for the cause. And yes, I am a Christian and have been for 40 years and I find your kind of religion nauseating and irritating. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Post a comment » Nov 27, 2008
THIS RELIGION IS THE TRUE ENEMY" - that should read "ALL RELIGION IS THE TRUE ENEMY" - passive religions turn into mythology over time. Aggresive religions that use bloodshed to force their will (christianity, islam) spread like wildfire. 50 years of non-aggression over the last 2000 does not get christianity off the hook quote - "America has a long history of abandoning its allies and thats a part of the reason we are having the problems we have today" - this is partly true - anytime we poke... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Joe Orso: Church takes holistic approach to sexuality Nov 27, 2008
Phil O'Bates wrote on Nov 25, 2008 1:06 PM:" To coffee,I completely missed your post. I see you are filled with all kinds of misconceptions about the Bible. I'll provide you with a little guide.Know the context of what you are reading. As an example of that is understanding Old Testament cerimonial laws verses New Testament grace.There are many sites that can specifically address all of your misconceptions, but I personally like carm.org. Your misconceptions are nothing new and have been... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
1924 article: Ku Klux Klan members lobbied for support in Winona area Nov 27, 2008
It is also the strangest kind of Christianity. More News. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Thanksgiggling: An off-beat list of gratitude Nov 27, 2008
At Thanksgiving, because there are so many varieties of Christianity, agnosticism, and hints of confusion sitting around my family's table, we don't say a prayer. We hold hands as each person gives thanks for something that touched them during the year. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Author: The Beatles were a 'spiritual force' Nov 27, 2008
He saw Christianity and rock 'n' roll as competitors. Only three years later, after 1966, you had the Woodstock festival and you get rock music almost performing a religious function. (CNN -- Showbiz)
LETTER: People aren't prevented from discussing religion Nov 26, 2008
" Even though our church never took those stands on the issue, the mere suggestion of accepting others who act or believe differently is too much for some (and I do emphasize some and not all) Christians to wrap their hearts around. For a religion whose savior is all about love and compassion and forgiveness and not judging others, there are many, many Christians who espouse hatred, intolerance, a lack of forgiveness, and harsh judgments of anyone who disagrees with their narrow views. Not only... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Fearful Christians hope to flee Iraq Nov 26, 2008
The town includes many of Iraq's ethnic and religious groups the Kurds, who dominate Iraq's northernmost provinces; much-persecuted Yazidis, adherents of a faith that combines ancient beliefs with elements of Judaism, Christianity and Islam; Christians of several ancient sects; and Sunni Muslims, who make up the majority. It is encircled by a defensive earthen wall erected in recent years and protected by Iraqi forces and Kurdish militia, said Glosson, a platoon leader with the 3rd Armored... (MSNBC -- International)
THE BIG QUESTION Nov 26, 2008
Kimbro aka Kim wrote on Nov 20, 2008 3:47 PM:" Wondering,Derelict? I have never been abandoned,I am not run down, nor have I ever been neglectful of any duty or obligation.I am neither an atheist or a agnostic. I am certainly not a heck fire & brimstone rhetoric type christian, but I am a christian.I disagree with many christian people on this forum that take the point of chastiser, for It sours the true meaning of Christianity and makes a mockery out of our Savior and his teachings.On that... (New Iberia, LA)
Pyongyang puts politics above dollars Nov 26, 2008
Yi Myong-bok, a defector and a Christian activist, puts special emphasis on the spread of Christianity. Pak Sang-hak, also a defector, believes that democracy should come first, so his group's leaflets reflect this belief. (Asia Times Online)
Thanksgiving more than turkey, sports--Bob Simenson Nov 26, 2008
They were similar to the Quakers in that they promoted separation from pagan influences that still remain in Protestant Christianity. The Puritans' desire was to achieve and preserve simplicity or "purity" of faith that they felt had been lost amid Christianity. (Chetek Alert, WI)
