Christianity

Interfaith Dialogue Dinner in Atlanta Area

October 1, 2004

Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/1004/02turk.html

On October 1, 2004 Atlanta Journal Constitution reported, "officials at the Istanbul Cultural Center in Norcross are sponsoring their second Interfaith Dialogue Dinner on October 21. The annual event will be an opportunity for clergy and lay people of all faiths to talk about their differences — and hopefully find new areas of common ground. The event comes...

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"The True Christian is the True Citizen" Quote to be Covered in CA Courthouse

October 1, 2004

Source: The Associated Press

http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBYDH3ASZD.html

On October 1, 2004 Associated Press reported, "a Theodore Roosevelt quote displayed on the wall of a courthouse will be covered up after critics complained the comment about Christianity violated the separation of church and state. Roosevelt's remark that 'the true Christian is the true citizen' was part of a longer address the president gave at a YMCA convention more than a century ago."

Socialist Government Raises Church/State Wall

October 1, 2004

Source: The Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/1001/p07s02-woeu.htm

On October 1, 2004 The Christian Science Monitor reported, "Since its transition to democracy more than 25 years ago, Spain's wall between church and state has been a bit porous. Despite ratifying a constitution in 1979 that prohibited a state religion, the country's dominant Roman Catholic church has continued to enjoy preferential treatment from the government. But now, José Luis...

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Top-Level Presbyterians and Jews Hold Dialogue on Israel

October 1, 2004

Source: PCA USA News

http://www.wfn.org/2004/10/msg00006.html

On October 1, 2004 PCA USA News reported, "Top-level Jewish and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leaders held strained but polite dialogue here Tuesday about the PC (USA) General Assembly's decision earlier this summer to divest from companies who profit from Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. While the two parties agreed on a mutual commitment to peace in the Middle East, there was little yielding on divestment...

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Pope Urges Pakistani President to Work for Dialogue and Tolerance

September 30, 2004

Source: Dawn

http://www.dawn.com/2004/10/01/top4.htm

On September 30, 2004 Dawn reported, "Pope John Paul II urged President Pervez Musharraf to work for dialogue and tolerance in the sub-continent during an audience at the Vatican on Thursday. 'In these times of turmoil and violence, I encourage you and your fellow citizens to continue to foster a spirit of dialogue and tolerance in your region,' the pope said in an address to the visiting Pakistani leader and his entourage. 'It...

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Thousands of Christians Flee, Fearing Rising Islamic Fundamentalism

September 30, 2004

Source: Beliefnet.com/Religion News Service

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/153/story_15343_1.html

On September 30, 2004 the Religion News Service reported, "Iraqi Christians flocked to the Latin Catholic church in the Hashmi district of the Jordanian capital, a drab working-class area, where they celebrated Mass in the ancient Chaldean language. On a recent Sunday, some 200 worshippers packed the sanctuary, which is adorned with a simple wooden cross and a picture of...

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Increasingly Powerful Church Prosecutes Museum Artist for "Inciting Religious Hatred"

September 30, 2004

Source: Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/features/religion/la-fg-church30sep30,1,2911424.story?coll=la-news-religion

On September 30, 2004 the Los Angeles Times reported, "When the well-known Sakharov Museum broached the subject of religion in an art exhibit, no one was surprised that an outcry followed... Followers of a local priest vandalized the exhibit with spray paint. The Russian parliament voted to condemn...

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Leaders in Edmonton Say City is Model of Religious Cooperation

September 27, 2004

Source: CANOE/Edmonton Sun

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2004/09/27/645239.html

On September 27, 2004 the Edmonton Sun reported, "Leaders of the city's various religious communities said yesterday that Edmontonians bucked a trend toward religious intolerance after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. And Sen. Doug Roche - who is recognized for his international work with the United Nations to promote peace - said the co-operation between...

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New Faith-Based Group Supports Integrating Biblical Values in Politics

September 27, 2004

Source: Agape Press

http://www.crosswalk.com/news/religiontoday/1286926.html

On September 27, 2004 Agape Press reported, "in a press conference held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, several weeks ago, Oliver Kellman introduced a new coalition that he hopes will change the direction of the faith community throughout black America in the near and distant future. The National Faith Based Coalition (NFBC) was formed this year as a '527' political...

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GOP Asks Voters to Question Kerry's Alliance With Catholic Views

September 26, 2004

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/09/26/gop_urges_catholics_to_shun_kerry/

On September 26, 2004 The Boston Globe reported, "the Republican Party is attempting to convince Roman Catholics that Democratic nominee John F. Kerry is 'wrong for Catholics' and at odds with his church. Earlier this month, the Republican National Committee launched a website called 'KerryWrongForCatholics.com' that...

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BJP and RSS Suspected in Attacks on Christian Priests and Nuns

September 26, 2004

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3691786.stm

On September 26, 2004 the BBC News reported, "Police in the southern Indian state of Kerala have detained 15 people following two attacks on nuns and priests of the Missionaries of Charity. The three priests and six nuns were reportedly attacked in separate incidences on the outskirts of Kozhikode on Saturday. A representative of Indian Christians has blamed the attacks on members of right-wing Hindu...

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Catholic Church Losing Members Over Sex Scandals

September 25, 2004

Source: Beliefnet.com

Wire Service: AP

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/153/story_15328_1.html

On September 25, 2004 the Associated Press reported, "Austrians disgusted by a summer of scandal involving child pornography at a seminary and a prominent priest accused of sexual abuse are leaving the Roman Catholic church in significant numbers, church leaders said Friday. Applications to withdraw from parishes in the Archdiocese of Vienna...

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Liberals Want to Ban the Bible?

September 24, 2004

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/24/politics/campaign/24bible.html

On September 24, 2004 The New York Times reported, "the Republican Party acknowledged yesterday sending mass mailings to residents of two states warning that 'liberals' seek to ban the Bible. It said the mailings were part of its effort to mobilize religious voters for President Bush. The mailings include images of the Bible labeled 'banned' and of a gay marriage...

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