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Battle Erupts Over Religious Symbol

October 4, 2008

Author: Frank Eltman

Source: The Associated Press

http://www.kansas.com/194/story/550086.html

They are largely invisible, sometimes as simple as a small plastic marker affixed to a utility pole. There's one around the White House and one in Manhattan that sprawls from the East River to the Hudson.

Now, in a village at the gateway to the Hamptons, the eastern Long Island playground for the ultra-rich, a battle has erupted over this religious symbol...

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More Than 6,000 Enjoy Native American Culture

October 1, 2008

Author: Hank Beckman

Source: The Herald News

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1193941,4_1_JO01_POWWOW_S1.article

Dancing under trees just starting to show their fall colors, representatives of various Illinois tribes brought Native American culture to Naperville on Sunday.

The Midwest SOARRING Foundation held its 14th Annual Harvest Pow Wow at Naper Settlement this weekend.

More...

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Interfaith Coalition Asks Candidates: What About the Poor?

October 1, 2008

Author: Leon Cohen

Source: The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

http://www.jewishchronicle.org/article.php?article_id=10654

A national interfaith coalition, “Fighting Poverty With Faith,” wants to turn candidates’ attention from the middle class to the poor.

“In the next few months” of the election season, participants will “keep asking the candidates” — national and local — “...

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"The Quran Tells Us to Serve"

September 30, 2008

Author: Michael Riley

Source: Asbury Park Press

http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080930/NEWS02/809300338/1070

This evening, Nasser Ahmed will be on the roof of the mosque at the Islamic Center of Ocean County in Toms River. He'll be looking heavenward, searching for the moon. He won't be alone; other members of the congregation will be with him. The search for the moon is a communal experience, requiring...

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On the Trail of the Sikh Heritage

September 30, 2008

Author: Harbinder Singh

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7644716.stm

The aim of the Scottish Sikh Heritage Trail is to highlight the close historical connection between the Scots and Sikhs, of which most of the general public are unaware.

The Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail has been running successfully in England since 2004, so we felt it was a natural progression to extend it to...

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Diverse Faiths Join Together to Help Needy

September 27, 2008

Author: David Yonke

Source: The Toledo Blade

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080927/NEWS10/809270339

Construction begins today on the 6th Annual MultiFaith Council Habitat Build. But before the first spade of dirt was turned or a nail was hammered, volunteers from more than a dozen faith groups gathered in Sylvania to bless the project, share a meal, and build friendships.

The volunteer...

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Sikh Boy Denies Threatening Classmates

September 26, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: www.upi.com

http://www.sikhnet.com/voices/sikh-boy-denies-threatening-classmates

A 13-year-old Sikh boy in Canada pleaded innocent to charges he threatened two classmates with a ceremonial dagger.

Appearing in Montreal Youth Court this week, the unidentified teenager said he didn't use a ceremonial kirpan to threaten two classmates in an alleged incident Sept. 11 and has asked the court to grant...

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Religious Groups Target Poverty

September 25, 2008

Author: Harold McNeil

Source: The Buffalo News

http://www.buffalonews.com/cityregion/northernsuburbs/story/447714.html

Members of the three Abrahamic faiths and other religious traditions broke bread together and endeavored to collectively address local poverty during an event Wednesday in the Islamic Society and Mosque, 745 Heim Road, Getzville.

The third annual “Tent of Abraham” coincides with the Muslim...

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Retrial of Hamas Financing Case Begins in Dallas

September 22, 2008

Author: Paul J. Weber

Source: The News Tribune

http://www.thenewstribune.com/tacoma/24hour/religion/story/489414.html

Federal prosecutors Monday started a second attempt to convict leaders of a Muslim charity on charges of financing terrorism after the first trial last year ended with a mistrial on most of the allegations.

The Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development is accused of funneling more than $12 million...

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Priest Fights For Santeria Followers in Coral Gables

September 22, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Los Angeles Times

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/sep/22/me-priest-fights-for-santeria-followers/

Jesus Suarez, a Santeria priest, had slit the throat of one goat that June afternoon. He had three more goats, two sheep and 44 chickens to go.

But before he could finish the ritual sacrifice, Coral Gables police swarmed the house where he and about 20 other followers of the Afro-...

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Month of Ramadan Also a Time for Being Charitable

September 21, 2008

Author: Robin Farmer

Source: The Times-Dispatch

http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/entertainment_living/religion.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-09-21-0276.html

When Amal Damaj learned another Iraqi family had settled in the Richmond area, she quickly visited.

She didn't arrive empty-handed.

Damaj, who lives in Chesterfield County, delivered a basket full of rice, dates, tea,...

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Hindus of Greater Houston Are Ready to Help Hurricane Ike Victims

September 17, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hindu Press International

http://www.hinduismtoday.com/hpi/2008/9/17.shtml#1

In the wake of Hurricane Ike, Hindu temples have been stepping forward to help those in need.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Stafford was open on Sunday and served food to over 500 people. BAPS volunteers also served 400 hot meals at a Stafford shelter which has been set up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Anyone and everyone...

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Aga Khan Pours Wealth into Islamic Sites in Syria

September 16, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Middle East Online

http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/culture/?id=27910

The majestic citadel atop Syria's ancient city of Aleppo, the Masyaf fortress of the sinister order of the Assassins and the castle of Saladdin have all been given a new lease on life as part of a project by the Aga Khan to promote Islamic sites.

"We don't do enough to illustrate to the peoples of our world the greatness of...

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Faith Leaders Urge Long-Term Solutions for Gulf Coast

September 16, 2008

Author: Ashley Gipson

Source: Religion News Service

http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2008/09/faith-leaders-urge-longterm-so.php

More than 100 religious leaders have urged the federal government and both major political parties to develop long-term solutions to address poverty and environmental concerns along the Gulf Coast.

In an attempt to solve what they called a "moral crisis," the religious leaders sent the statement...

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Muslims Turn to Bus Ads in Seattle to Create Awareness About Islam

September 15, 2008

Author: Janet I. Tu

Source: The Seattle Times

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008180020_islam15m0.html

Running on the sides of several Metro buses, they merely say: "Q: Islam. A: You deserve to know," with a phone number and Web site.

For Bilal Aijazi, a Bellevue software developer, the ads are meant to stir conversation and steer people toward information on Islam.

As a Muslim, Aijazi...

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