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 Los Angeles Times | Americans intrigued but wary still of Mormon beliefs Washington Post (blog) When Mormons call themselves “a peculiar people,” they mean it in the biblical sense — set aside by God, chosen. But many Americans call them peculiar in Webster's way — strange, odd. Now Mormons, followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ... Why Evangelicals Don't Like Mormons Why Do “True Believers” Hate Mormons So Much? Evangelicals, Mormons, and Mitt Romney |
 New York Times | In Rhode Island, a student's lesson in religious freedom Syracuse Journal-Democrat At the School Committee hearing to consider the issue, public outrage turned the meeting into a religious revival. Angry citizens lined up to proclaim their allegiance to God, quote the Bible, and condemn Jessica to hell. “If you take the banner down,” ... Student Faces Town's Wrath in Protest Against a Prayer Student Faces Backlash After Winning Legal Battle Over Prayer Hanging on ... Atheist student a NYT hero |
 Evening Standard | Atheist writers clash over how to not worship a nonexistent God Los Angeles Times But there are lots of people who don't believe but aren't aggressive towards religions." Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and author of the controversial book "The God Delusion," countered, "Atheists don't need temples. Alain de Botton reveals plans for 'temple to atheism' in heart of London Does atheism need a 'temple for non-believers'? A temple to atheism? |
What's your view on school prayer in Rhode Island school? msnbc.com I don't see how you can say religion was "shoved" down anyone's throat. No one is forced to read, repeat, memorize or believe in this prayer. If you don't believe in God ignore the prayer. Why take away a symbolic wish and gift from a former class? |
 Onislam.net | Four things you didn't know about three religious leaders Victoria Advocate For many of the world's leading religions, there's a prominent figure, or leader, attached to the faith. In Christianity, for example, that person is Jesus; in Islam, Muhammad. But there are others throughout history, such as the Hellenistic Greek Gods ... Governance in Islam What do you desire for your brother More from Nouman Ali Khan |
Belief Blog's Morning Speed Read for Friday, January 27 CNN (blog) According to a Religion News Service report, Muslim American groups are calling for the resignation of New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly after the NYPD showed a documentary, "The Third Jihad," to more than 1489 police officers and ... |
Religion Events Washington Post “One God, Many Faiths: Reformed Theology Engages Religious Pluralism,” a free lecture by Richard Planting, a professor of religion at Calvin College in Michigan, will be held at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. |
 Opposing Views | Football has become a religion York Daily Record How many players have you seen over the years drop down on one knee and give thanks for the touchdown they just made and pointed upward to God in a second of gratitude? Now here is the sad part. How many fans in America will go to a football game ... Reclaiming Jesus' sense of humor??? Book Review: The Gospel According to Jesus Christ by José Saramago THE POWER OF NAMES (PART THREE): THE ABUSE AND MISUSE OF NAMES |
'God gap' is at work in 2012 presidential race, Calvin College professor says MLive.com “I happen to think it runs a little deeper, because, when we look at breakdowns of how people vote in elections, we have, over the last several election cycles, seen what we call a 'God gap,' meaning religious people tend to vote Republican and others ... |
 MLive.com | Ron Paul offers most American response to Republican debate's religion ... Death and Taxes No other country in the world has its rights — rights based in God-given rights, not government-given rights.” Mitt Romney also made reference to the Founding Fathers' supposed synthesis of religious and political indoctrination. Readers debate: What role will religion play in the 2012 presidential race? (poll) Romney's Debate Coach and His Religion Answer |
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