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Tenets of Hinduism
The Akron Beacon JournalHinduism is the third-largest organized religion in the world, with almost a billion followers. Most Hindus live in India, and there is a growing population in the United States. Because Hindu temples do not require membership, there is no official count....Tags: Rituals, Belief and Faith, Hinduism, Religion and Belief, Religious Events
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Egyptians gloomier as country struggles after revolt: poll
ReutersCAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptians are getting gloomier about their country's future more than two years after an uprising toppled Hosni Mubarak, but most retain a favorable view of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood, according to a poll released on Thursday. Egypt'...Tags: Hosni Mubarak, Politics, International Monetary Fund, Mohamed ElBaradei, Crime, Law and Justice
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The Bible: first a miniseries, now a book!
Eric Dulis with the Breitbart blog passes this along: Channel miniseries The Bible and it left you wanting more, take heart! The cable phenomenon has its own book adaptation. It's called A Story of God and All of Us: A Novel Based on the Epic TV...
Tags: Literature, Arts and Culture, Bible, Religion and Belief
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Swearing off letting kids curse
Jiminy Cricket! The notion of allowing your children to use swear words — in certain controlled settings, when they are old enough — provokes heated response. I know, because I suggested that very notion in this column a few weeks ago and...
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God's special love for the convert
If a thief robs by violence, swears falsely and then confesses his guilt, the Torah tells us that he is liable to return the value of the object plus an additional one-fifth to the plaintiff. (Numbers 5:6, 7) If, however, the plaintiff dies leaving no...Tags: Theft, Justice System, Religion and Belief, Judaism, Judges
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BRIEF: Baha heritage festival hosts women's events
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaA variety of women's events and activities will be held this Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the headquarters of Baha Technical Training Council, on the sidelines of the ongoing First Heritage Festival there. Director of public relations at the...Tags: Festive Events, Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Arts and Culture, Saudi Arabia, Religion and Belief
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Grand Forks Herald Tom Dennis column
Grand Forks HeraldThe Minnesota Legislature's vote to legalize same-sex marriage has made a core truth about modern American life become clear: For better or worse, traditional values are subject to majority rule. That's the lesson of social change of the past...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Minnesota Legislature, Separation of Church and State, Values, Bible
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Illinois 'robocalls' illustrate racial divide on same-sex marriage
St. Louis Post-DispatchResidents here have been peppered lately with automated phone calls urging them to help stop Illinois from legalizing same-sex marriage. The calls aren't from some conservative family group or Republican Party affiliate. They're from a prominent black...Tags: Politics, Hampshire, Customs and Tradition, Pat Quinn, Same-Sex Marriage
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Time to plant your garden
"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing...Tags: Bible, Religion and Belief
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In Theory: Are parts of Scripture outdated and in need of change?
It's not often that a Christian minister agrees with the New Atheist movement, but the Rev. Michael Dowd believes it's possible when it comes to what he calls the "idolatry of the written word." A self-described "New Theist" — one who "value[s]...Tags: Paleontology, Values, Ethics, Music, September 11, 2001 Attacks
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Women's prayer at Western Wall sparks protest
JERUSALEM -- Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews flooded into the Old City’s Western Wall Plaza early Friday in a boisterous and sometimes violent protest against a group of female activists exercising a newly court-affirmed right to pray at the holy...
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Gay marriage closer to law: Local leaders split over House vote
Austin Daily HeraldWith cheers and protests thundering through the Capitol, the Minnesota House on Thursday took a historic step toward legalizing same-sex marriage. The bill passed 75-59 with resounding DFL support and the votes of four Republicans. The measure now...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups, Bible, Social Issues, Gays and Lesbians
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