RELIGION
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Religion is as old as humankind. With the dawn of language came the perennial questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is death? Thus, religion was born, describing a supernatural world beyond our ordinary senses.
Religion usually involves belief in a personal God or gods. Religious dogma — principles laid down by an authority — are taken by believers to be true on faith.
Religion deals with meaning and values — questions of "why." Compare this with science, which deals with facts and theories, in search of answering "how."
The most frequently practiced religions (or lack thereof) in the world today are: Christianity (2.1 billion); Islam (1.5 billion); and secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheists (1.1 billion).
Watch the geography of 5,000 years of religion evolve.
Religion is considered an impolite topic — hence its popularity in the blogosphere.
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in Business"Finding Religion" With Customers
When management's direction is orthogonal to the team's wishes leaders are challenged to get the team to follow direction.by BackFromRed / on Oct 29, 2009 -
Academy Award-Winning Writer Paul Haggis Departs Church of Scientology
The Church of Scientology was struck another damaging blow with the public departure of one of its most celebrated members, Academy Award winning screenplay writer, director and producer Paul Haggis.by dmdo / on Oct 25, 2009
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “RELIGION”
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Catholic Church: You approve gay marriage, we stop social service programs
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What happens when society progresses on human rights, but a 2,000 year old book is more important to you? Resort to childish strong-arm tactics : The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesnt change a ...7 hours ago -
Italy’s New Swine-Flu Defense: High-Tech Holy Water Dispenser
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With a global pandemic afoot, the last thing many people want to do is put their hands in water that many other people have already touched, even if it happens to be holy water. But in Italy, where about 30 people have already died from swine flu , many Catholics will soon be able to get untainted holy water as ...7 hours ago -
Catholic priorities must be maintained!
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Wow. I thought our local vets were petty when they threatened to yank scholarships if they werent allowed to lead prayers in public schools , but now someone has topped them. Who, you may wonder? As if you couldnt guess, the Catholic Church leads the way in small-minded extortion . The Catholic Archdiocese of ...7 hours ago -
Catholic Church threatens to starve homeless if DC marriage bill passes
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Haters only hate you when theyre hatin . . . . In a move sure to give ideas to other hatahs (hey, if this works, how about we threaten to starve homeless people everywhere unless all LGBT-positive laws are repealed . . . cool idea), the Catholic Church of Satans Arse in Washington has threatened to end social ...8 hours ago -
Sacred mountain added to World Heritage List
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Filed under: Arts and Culture , History , Festivals and Events , Asia , Kyrgyzstan , News UNESCO has just made the latest addition to its World Heritage List--Suleiman Mountain in the Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan. This is Kyrgyzstans first World Heritage Site. The mountain has been a holy spot for ...8 hours ago -
Redefining Marriage, Rolling Back Charity
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The price of passage of same-sex marriage legislation in the District of Columbia has just risen dramatically. Refusing to include robust religious liberty protections in the bill that has just been approved by a Council subcommittee , the City appears poised to impose requirements that will drastically cut social ...8 hours ago -
Philosophy of Religion :: RE: Does free will exist?
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Author: JPhillips Subject: Free Will Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:58 am (GMT -5) OTavern and Belinda I would like to point out that free will to choose what is right from wrong comes easier to those of us who are given real freedom of choices. If you are born and raised in an impoverished, abusive, hateful, ...8 hours ago -
Atheist Billboard Taken Down After Threats to the Landowner
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A “Godless” billboard was put up in Cincinnati just this past Tuesday and has now been taken down after the landowner received threats due to the atheist sign. Thus proving how senseless people are. In the wake of multiple, significant threats, the downtown billboard that says “Don’t Believe In God? You ...8 hours ago -
Closing the hijab murder file
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The life sentence imposed on Marwa al-Sherbinis killer shows that European Islamophobia exists but is not institutionalised While justice can never resurrect the fallen, it can lay them to rest in dignity and help their loved ones better come to terms with their loss. In the case of Marwa al-Sherbini , the ...8 hours ago -
Mitzvah Day and the spirit of service | Jonathan Wittenberg
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This Sunday, Jews across the country will join together to give something back to their communities If the Jewish community has a sometimes deserved reputation for insularity, this is far from the whole truth and later this month therell be plenty of people to prove it. Ten thousand took part in Mitzvah Day in ...9 hours ago -
One of the Best Sermons on the Holy Spirit I’ve Heard
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I just wanted to share this sermon on walking with the Holy Spirit. It is one of the best sermons on the Holy Spirit I’ve heard in a long time (and from a Baptist preacher, no less). I think our mindset is backward. We think we (1) meet Jesus, (2) get saved, and (3) progress into the things of the Spirit, when it ...9 hours ago -
Is Maureen Dowd an Anti-Semite?
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The short answer is almost certainly not. But after yesterdays column in the New York Times, many people are asking, and not without some justification. In writing about Goldman Sachs, the famously/infamously successful investment bank, Dowd dredged up ancient and...9 hours ago -
LORD LOVE A DUCK trailer
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I watched this classic film for the first time last night. Dont have the energy to write a review or synosis, but heres the trailer for you all to enjoy. While in the blogosphere, please visit our friends at A Touch of Tuesday Weld.9 hours ago -
Lai Heur Fai Nam in Pakse part one
Lao Voices —
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Going to see Lai Heur Fai Nam ceremony in Pakse.10 hours ago -
What About Infants?
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I didn’t start this one (I did start this one ), but TC has a more specific discussion on what happens to infants who die prematurely . I expect it will generate an interesting discussion. Head on over and share your thoughts. Posted in Children, Christianity, Doctrine, Theology Tagged: Children, Christianity, ...10 hours ago -
Mainstream Media Failed Us
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Is Obama, our president, a Muslim Islamist or a “Christian”? Watch him and listen to him in his own words then decide for yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tCAffMSWSzY#t=2810 hours ago -
Candlelight Procession in Pakse part five
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Wientiane for Boun Ok Phansa in Pakse 2008.10 hours ago -
How much should we learn about other religions?
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One fascinating facet of humanity is how many different religions we have. And for every religion there are people who are sincerely convinced that it’s the truth. While I doubt anyone would argue that Christians should remain wholly ignorant of the beliefs of other religions, I do wonder what your approach is to ...10 hours ago -
HRC statement on Mormon church and gay rights
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From HRC: Today the LDS church announced its support for an inclusive anti- discrimination law in Salt Lake City . STATEMENT FROM HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN RELIGION AND FAITH PROGRAM DIRECTOR HARRY KNOX: “This has happened in the LDS Church because people are telling their clergy leaders they ...10 hours ago -
Candlelight Procession in Pakse part four
Lao Voices —
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Wientiane at Wat Loung in Pakse 2008.10 hours ago
