From the AP via the Washington Post: “Bishops Weigh Political Statement”
From Reuters via the Washington Post: “Myanmar monks march again”
From Baptist Press: “Former Mo. Bapt. property in foreclosure”
Archive for October, 2007
Faith headlines 10.31.07
Posted in Buddhism, Christianity, Local, Religion and Politics, Religious Leaders on October 31, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Mormon ad campaign receives attention
Posted in Religion and Popular Culture on October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In her blog Spirited Chat, Kristina Herrndobler of the Houston Chronicle points out a new ad campaign for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in which new members are spotlighted, sharing about their spiritual journeys.
Herrndobler’s blog also links to the LDS Newsroom site which gives more information, albeit from a more public [...]
Which holiday are you celebrating this week?
Posted in Christianity, Paganism, Religious Holidays on October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Unless you’re really not paying attention to the calendar, you’re aware that today is Halloween. What you might not be aware of are the other holidays this week which have religious implications.Beliefnet has an article on its site about Samhain (pronounced sow-enn), a pagan holiday occuring today as well. The article explores the holiday’s meaning, [...]
Christian skate-house
Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In the town of Hermann, Robert and Sandi Flaagskag have been trying to get kids off the street. When the town decided it wanted to sell the old middle school the Flaaskag’s saw an opportunity and bought it. After buying the building Robert noticed a window had been broken for people to easily come and [...]
Q and A on faith blogging, pt. 2
Posted in Q and A, Religion and Popular Culture on October 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Below is part two of a Q and A with KC Star faith columnist/blogger Bill Tammeus:
What have been the best and worst aspects of managing and writing a faith blog?
Tammeus: I wrote a daily column for 25-plus years, and then I stopped that to do writing on other schedules. I like the discipline of a [...]
Faith headlines 10.30.07
Posted in Christianity, Religion and Popular Culture, Religious Leaders on October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
From the LA Times: “Many Catholic schools fight to survive”
From the AP via MSNBC: “Pope warns pharmacists over ‘immoral’ drugs”
From the BBC: “Bolivia’s offerings to Mother Earth”
TCB: Taking Care of Britney?
Posted in Blogroll, Religion and Popular Culture on October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
David Kuo, the author of last year’s book Tempting Faith and Beliefnet blogger has posted about a Kentucky church whose pastor is encouraging his church to write encouraging letters to pop star Britney Spears.
Read a story from the Lexington Herald-Leader about the church and its potential correspondence with Britney here.
Quran on toilet seats
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Enough toilet paper may not be as messy a problem as the recent bathroom controversy confronting Italy’s Muslims. Many Muslims in the country are complaining about Italy’s Orizzonte Company decision to place verses from the Quran on some of its manufactured toilet seats.
Muslims in Italy have been outraged by the action and put pressure on [...]
Spiritual Halloween Candy
Posted in Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism on October 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Halloween is a holiday which makes many religious parents wonder, is this a holiday my children should participate in? Should I let them dress up and run around the neighborhood?
Now companies are offering candies for a wide variety of religions. These candies could make parents a little more willing to let their children participate [...]
Ehud Olmert goes public with cancer
Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
In a press conference held in Jerusalem earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced that he has prostate cancer. Olmert assured those at the news conference that he plans to have surgery and that the disease was caught at a very early stage. “I will be able to fulfill duties fully before [...]
