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Holy Place Restoration Sheds Light On Region's Heritage

October 29, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Baha'i World News Service

http://news.bahai.org/story/797

After more than three years of restoration and conservation work, a Baha'i sacred site is offering a glimpse into the industrial and spiritual heritage of this part of the Holy Land.

American Indian and Christian Beliefs Blend At Michigan Church

October 29, 2010

Author: Paul R. Kopenkoskey

Source: The Huffington Post

Wire Service: RNS

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/29/american-indian-and-christian_n_775645.html

Smoke wafts upward as the Rev. Mike Peters blows on the Knick-Knick, a sacred herbal blend of spearmint leaves, red willow bark, sage, sweet grass and bayberry bush.

"As the smoke goes up, the Creator's...

Schools, Stipends Trigger Israeli Religious Battle

October 28, 2010

Author: Aron Heller

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/28/AR2010102802229.html?wprss=rss_religion/wires

During its six decades of existence, Israel has maintained a shaky alliance with its ultra-Orthodox Jewish minority that allowed most religious men to avoid military service, attend separate schools and get paid by the state to study...

Fairfield Temple Gets Green Light For Worship

October 28, 2010

Author: Melanie Darmody

Source: The Buddhist Channel/Fairfield Advance

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=49,9633,0,0,1,0

A Fairfield Heights residential site that was found to be operating illegally as a place of worship will now be allowed to be used as a Buddhist temple.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Tells Young People 'It Gets Better'

October 28, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The ELCA News Service

http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Communication-Services/News/Releases.aspx?a=4662

In a video essay posted on You Tube, the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) offered reassurance to young people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, saying...

China's New Management Measure for Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries Denounced

October 27, 2010

Author: Phurbu Thinley

Source: The Buddhist Channel/Phayul

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=46,9631,0,0,1,0

The religious and cultural department of Tibet's Government in exile and the heads of major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, now almost all based outside of Tibet, Wednesday formally repudiated China's plans to tighten control over Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and temples.

Alabama Wiccans Find Faith In Nature

October 27, 2010

Author: Karissa Bursch

Source: The Crimson White

http://www.cw.ua.edu/2010/10/27/alabama-wiccans-find-faith-in-nature/

Russia Allocates Land for Construction Of Krishna Temple

October 27, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: ZeeNews.com

http://www.zeenews.com/news664153.html

Russian authorities have allocated land for the construction of a Krishna temple in the northern suburb of the capital amid strong demands for it by the Hindu community for many years.

Religious Leaders Needed In Peacemaking

October 27, 2010

Author: Ghassan Rubeiz

Source: The Daily Star

http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=5&article_id=120826#axzz13ZFLKlsM

Mutual distrust leads many Palestinians and Israelis to think of peace as a mirage. Since religion plays a significant role in justifying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, politicians need the help of religious leaders in their search for a solution.

Pink Hijab Day a Heads Up to Breast Cancer Awareness

October 27, 2010

Author: Tricia L. Nadolny

Source: The Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/ct-talk-pink-hijab-20101027,0,2123635.story

If you noticed women throughout the Chicago region donning pink headscarves Wednesday, they weren't making a fashion statement.

They were participating in Pink Hijab Day, a growing campaign that is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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News

Holy Place Restoration Sheds Light On Region's Heritage

American Indian and Christian Beliefs Blend At Michigan Church

Schools, Stipends Trigger Israeli Religious Battle

Fairfield Temple Gets Green Light For Worship

ELCA Presiding Bishop Tells Young People 'It Gets Better'

China's New Management Measure for Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries Denounced

Alabama Wiccans Find Faith In Nature

Russia Allocates Land for Construction Of Krishna Temple

Religious Leaders Needed In Peacemaking

Pink Hijab Day a Heads Up to Breast Cancer Awareness

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