Sunday, August 26, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


Psalm 1:3That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

The Winfield Daily Courier > Archives > Opinion > Guest Commentary > Do all religions lead to God?

The Winfield Daily Courier > Archives > Opinion > Guest Commentary > Do all religions lead to God?

Religious And Civil Rights Groups Call For Hate Crime Hearings

Religious And Civil Rights Groups Call For Hate Crime Hearings

Tolerance in religion?

santamariatimes.com/news/opinion/mailbag/tolerance-in-religion/article_a97a09dc-ef0f-11e1-9348-0019bb2963f4.html

Religion in Human Evolution, part 7: Moses and monotheism | Andrew Brown | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Religion in Human Evolution, part 7: Moses and monotheism | Andrew Brown | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Evans: Religion in the race - Boulder Daily Camera

Evans: Religion in the race - Boulder Daily Camera

Friday, August 24, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


Prov 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

One Home, Many Religions: Ask Noah - TheStreet

One Home, Many Religions: Ask Noah - TheStreet

Michelle Obama Visting Sikh Shooting Victims' Families

Michelle Obama Visting Sikh Shooting Victims' Families

Imam Mohamed Magid: The Future of Religious Minorities in the Muslim World

Imam Mohamed Magid: The Future of Religious Minorities in the Muslim World

David Goldberg, German Rabbi, Faces Criminal Charges For Performing Circumcision (VIDEO)

David Goldberg, German Rabbi, Faces Criminal Charges For Performing Circumcision (VIDEO)

CHURCH Magazine: Two Catholic Groups Pool Resources on Addictions

CHURCH Magazine: Two Catholic Groups Pool Resources on Addictions

Religion news in brief - The Washington Post

Religion news in brief - The Washington Post

Conservative groups release survey on religious hostility - The Washington Post

Conservative groups release survey on religious hostility - The Washington Post

Painting of Christ disfigured by artist attempting to restore it - Chicago Sun-Times

Painting of Christ disfigured by artist attempting to restore it - Chicago Sun-Times

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Three tourists convicted for kissing Buddha - National General Religion | Examiner.com

Three tourists convicted for kissing Buddha - National General Religion | Examiner.com

Rick Warren Cancels Presidential Forum and Complains About Religious Freedom | Advocate.com

Rick Warren Cancels Presidential Forum and Complains About Religious Freedom | Advocate.com

Today's Sunbeam religion column: Live your life serving the Lord | NJ.com

Today's Sunbeam religion column: Live your life serving the Lord | NJ.com

Religion not a barrier to HIV treatment | GantDaily.com

Religion not a barrier to HIV treatment | GantDaily.com

Religion and Dying: How to Address Advance Care Planning in Your Faith Community - ABC News

Religion and Dying: How to Address Advance Care Planning in Your Faith Community - ABC News

Nuns say past is key to the future – USATODAY.com

Nuns say past is key to the future – USATODAY.com

Conservative Christians rally around Akin in face of GOP criticism – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Conservative Christians rally around Akin in face of GOP criticism – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Romney wants church donations private – USATODAY.com

Romney wants church donations private – USATODAY.com

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


Philippians 4:6,7. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Religion not Pussy Riot is guilty of hooliganism | Maryam Namazie

Religion not Pussy Riot is guilty of hooliganism | Maryam Namazie

RELIGION IN AMERICAN HISTORY: John Turner on Mormonism, Scholarship, and Race (and Anne Hyde on Deadwood)

RELIGION IN AMERICAN HISTORY: John Turner on Mormonism, Scholarship, and Race (and Anne Hyde on Deadwood)

Religion is not a childish choice | The Jewish Chronicle

Religion is not a childish choice | The Jewish Chronicle

Reader's View: How can anyone listen to a religion that protects pedophiles? | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

Reader's View: How can anyone listen to a religion that protects pedophiles? | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

The Constitution and the Candidates: Race, Religion, Romney, and Ryan - The Daily Beast

The Constitution and the Candidates: Race, Religion, Romney, and Ryan - The Daily Beast

Devon case shows how religious orders evade scrutiny in priest abuse cases

Devon case shows how religious orders evade scrutiny in priest abuse cases

Religion Journal: Delhi’s Long Eid - India Real Time - WSJ

Religion Journal: Delhi’s Long Eid - India Real Time - WSJ

Thursday, August 16, 2012

US Economic Recovery Is Weakest Since World War II - ABC News

US Economic Recovery Is Weakest Since World War II - ABC News

US Economic Recovery Is Weakest Since World War II - ABC News

US Economic Recovery Is Weakest Since World War II - ABC News

American Sisters Haven’t Strayed. The Vatican Has. | Religion & Politics

American Sisters Haven’t Strayed. The Vatican Has. | Religion & Politics

Bible Verse of the Day


Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. (NIV)

What War on Religion? | Religion & Politics

What War on Religion? | Religion & Politics

Alternative medicine as religion – Respectful Insolence

Alternative medicine as religion – Respectful Insolence

'Moonies' founder in critical condition - National General Religion | Examiner.com

'Moonies' founder in critical condition - National General Religion | Examiner.com

Religious conservatives have taken us hostage | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com

Religious conservatives have taken us hostage | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com

David Duran: Your Religion Hurts

David Duran: Your Religion Hurts

Poll: Religious groups divided on gun control, but united against guns in churches - The Washington Post

Poll: Religious groups divided on gun control, but united against guns in churches - The Washington Post

Religion News: Are you 'comfortable' with Obama, Romney's beliefs? - Taunton, MA - The Taunton Daily Gazette

Religion News: Are you 'comfortable' with Obama, Romney's beliefs? - Taunton, MA - The Taunton Daily Gazette

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Religious Right Wants Fundamentalist Voting Bloc

Religious Right Wants Fundamentalist Voting Bloc

Religion Almanac for Aug. 11 | Religion | Bradenton Herald

Religion Almanac for Aug. 11 | Religion | Bradenton Herald

Religion Matters: Local voices on both sides of Chick-fil-A stance give views » TCPalm.com

Religion Matters: Local voices on both sides of Chick-fil-A stance give views » TCPalm.com

Pussy Riot case sends warning about church-state entanglement in Russia - Opinion - The Boston Globe

Pussy Riot case sends warning about church-state entanglement in Russia - Opinion - The Boston Globe

Vatican showdown: Nuns weigh future ties to Vatican

Vatican showdown: Nuns weigh future ties to Vatican

If the Sikh Temple Had Been a Mosque — On Religion - NYTimes.com

If the Sikh Temple Had Been a Mosque — On Religion - NYTimes.com

Friday, August 10, 2012

Sandra Bullock: No Race. No Religion.

www.patheos.com/blogs/unreasonablefaith/2012/08/sandra-bullock-no-race-no-religion/

Pat Robertson blames atheists for the Wisconsin Sikh shooting. Is that good for Muslim-Christian peace? - Slate Magazine

Pat Robertson blames atheists for the Wisconsin Sikh shooting. Is that good for Muslim-Christian peace? - Slate Magazine

Ramadan 2012 around the world - The Washington Post

Ramadan 2012 around the world - The Washington Post

Faith leaders urge Americans to combat attacks on religious minorities - The Washington Post

Faith leaders urge Americans to combat attacks on religious minorities - The Washington Post

Assault On Religious And Moral Values

www.coronadonewsca.com/opinion/article_c6ed99fe-e25b-11e1-8975-0019bb2963f4.html

Religion Destroyed the Republican Party - Truthdig

Religion Destroyed the Republican Party - Truthdig

Burma: Sectarian Violence Not About Race or Religion

Burma: Sectarian Violence Not About Race or Religion

Syrian rebels driven by religion, but on their own terms - The Washington Post

Syrian rebels driven by religion, but on their own terms - The Washington Post

American Nuns: Do They Have A Future?

American Nuns: Do They Have A Future?

For Sikhs, The Soul Lives On Long After The Body Dies

For Sikhs, The Soul Lives On Long After The Body Dies

Thousands honor Sikh temple victims in Wisconsin - chicagotribune.com

Thousands honor Sikh temple victims in Wisconsin - chicagotribune.com

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give
is not fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid.

God and the Ivory Tower- By Scott Atran | Foreign Policy

God and the Ivory Tower- By Scott Atran | Foreign Policy

Q&A: Sikh religion and history

Q&A: Sikh religion and history

Church that refused to marry black couple releases apology – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Church that refused to marry black couple releases apology – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Michael Gerson: Romney should not be afraid to highlight his faith - The Washington Post

Michael Gerson: Romney should not be afraid to highlight his faith - The Washington Post

Prayer in Missouri - NYTimes.com

Prayer in Missouri - NYTimes.com

Science, religion and us

Science, religion and us

A huge cross looms over religious debate in tiny Indiana town | Fox News

A huge cross looms over religious debate in tiny Indiana town | Fox News

Monday, August 6, 2012

RELIGION IN AMERICAN HISTORY: American Religious Liberalism: New Anthology

RELIGION IN AMERICAN HISTORY: American Religious Liberalism: New Anthology

Sikh History In The U.S. - Business Insider

Sikh History In The U.S. - Business Insider

GOP insider: Religion destroyed my party - Salon.com

GOP insider: Religion destroyed my party - Salon.com

Christians 'under siege,' Missouri to vote on prayer amendment | Arkansas Blog

Christians 'under siege,' Missouri to vote on prayer amendment | Arkansas Blog

allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Religious but Ungodly

allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Religious but Ungodly

Sara Jongeward: Contraception, religion and freedom of hyperbole | Local columnists | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Sara Jongeward: Contraception, religion and freedom of hyperbole | Local columnists | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

old time religion by Jim Linderman: old time religion Biography of Satan

old time religion by Jim Linderman: old time religion Biography of Satan

allAfrica.com: Morocco: HM the King Presides Over New Ramadan Religious Lecture

allAfrica.com: Morocco: HM the King Presides Over New Ramadan Religious Lecture

This week in religion history: In the (Mayan) beginning | Holy Post | National Post

This week in religion history: In the (Mayan) beginning | Holy Post | National Post

Religion and Libertarianism « LewRockwell.com Blog

Religion and Libertarianism « LewRockwell.com Blog

Pope Benedict supports Knights' religious freedom efforts | Daily News | NCRegister.com

Pope Benedict supports Knights' religious freedom efforts | Daily News | NCRegister.com

Broward Politics | Sun Sentinel Blogs | Pitch for votes along religious lines draws sharp criticism

Broward Politics | Sun Sentinel Blogs | Pitch for votes along religious lines draws sharp criticism

Freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom from religion | The Augusta Chronicle

Freedom of religion doesn't mean freedom from religion | The Augusta Chronicle

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4 (KJV)

Snoop Dogg is a Rasta now, so what's Rastafari? – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Snoop Dogg is a Rasta now, so what's Rastafari? – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Survey: Small minority of Americans use Facebook, Twitter for religious reasons – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Survey: Small minority of Americans use Facebook, Twitter for religious reasons – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Religion, speech give wings to Chick-fil-A flap | JournalNow.com

Religion, speech give wings to Chick-fil-A flap | JournalNow.com

Missouri's religious 'prayer' amendment could affect public school students - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com

Missouri's religious 'prayer' amendment could affect public school students - Orlando liberal | Examiner.com

More lose religious freedom, State Department says : Stltoday

More lose religious freedom, State Department says : Stltoday

Religion and Insurance — Opinion — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

Religion and Insurance — Opinion — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine

A Religious Freedom Election | The Weekly Standard

A Religious Freedom Election | The Weekly Standard

US calls for greater religious freedom in Egypt, other Mideast states - Politics - Egypt - Ahram Online

US calls for greater religious freedom in Egypt, other Mideast states - Politics - Egypt - Ahram Online

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Bible Verse of the Day


John 11:25: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

Shahada Sharelle Abdul Haqq's Books Celebrates Women Role Models In Islam

Shahada Sharelle Abdul Haqq's Books Celebrates Women Role Models In Islam

Stanice Anderson: Earning the Title of 'Moms': How A Former Addict's Relationship With Her Son Was Restored

Stanice Anderson: Earning the Title of 'Moms': How A Former Addict's Relationship With Her Son Was Restored

Azeem Ibrahim: Olympics Are a Great Forum to Call for an End to Religious Persecution

Azeem Ibrahim: Olympics Are a Great Forum to Call for an End to Religious Persecution

Religious conservatives helped Cruz win | Bud Kennedy | Fort Worth, Arlington, Northeast Tarr...

Religious conservatives helped Cruz win | Bud Kennedy | Fort Worth, Arlington, Northeast Tarr...

Evangelist Billy Graham defends Chick-fil-A – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

Evangelist Billy Graham defends Chick-fil-A – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

My Take: CNN readers' 7 answers to 'Where was God in Aurora?' – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

My Take: CNN readers' 7 answers to 'Where was God in Aurora?' – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

My Take: Chick-fil-A controversy reveals religious liberty under threat – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

My Take: Chick-fil-A controversy reveals religious liberty under threat – CNN Belief Blog - CNN.com Blogs

On August 1, Millions of Americans Lose Their Freedom Of Religion - Forbes

On August 1, Millions of Americans Lose Their Freedom Of Religion - Forbes

China Assails U.S. 'Arrogance' in Report on Religious Freedom - NYTimes.com

China Assails U.S. 'Arrogance' in Report on Religious Freedom - NYTimes.com

BBC News - Israel ultra-Orthodox lose conscription exemption

BBC News - Israel ultra-Orthodox lose conscription exemption