Zen Buddhism in steep decline in Japan
November 9, 2015
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The Guardian reports that Zen Buddhism in Japan is facing an existential crisis, as the faith dwindles and temples are forced to close. Part of
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Recent study suggests that children of religious families are less altruistic, more punitive
November 9, 2015
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The controversial claim from a new study is that children from religious backgrounds are less willing to share with others and are more judgmental when
New Starbucks cup is criticized for lack of overt Christmas symbolism
November 9, 2015
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A small and vocal group of Evangelical Christians are protesting the latest holiday cups from Starbucks; the company offers a new design each year, and
Inviting ISIS for dinner: the “Vicar of Baghdad” is conflicted but supports military intervention in Iraq
November 2, 2015
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Photo credit Justin Sutcliffe In an interview published by The Telegraph, Canon Andrew White talks about a wide range of topics, from his ministry in Iraq,
Installation of Bishop Michael Bruce Curry videos, sermon, and media round-up
November 2, 2015
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Photo courtesy REUTERS/Mike Theiler The Installation of the Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry occurred this past Sunday, at the Washington National Cathedral. A number of news
Sister Joan Chittister, the dissident nun, explains why she fights for women’s rights
October 26, 2015
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Speaking to Catholic writer Tom Roberts, Sister Joan Chittister told him her own secret history, of growing up with an abusive and alcoholic stepfather and a
Wycliffe launched training program for Indigenous leaders in Canada
October 26, 2015
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Photo: Dhoui Chang/Wycliffe College The Indigenous Leadership Development Program was launched at Wycliffe College, a graduate theological school within the University of Toronto, to give Indigenous leaders a
Is “this is the clear teaching of Scripture” an acceptable phrase?
October 26, 2015
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Photo of emotional intelligence mind-map exercise via Tracy Rosen Writing about emotional intelligence and the fundamentalist interpretation of sola scriptura, author Richard Beck asserts that
Ancient church revealed by drought
October 19, 2015
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Drought has revealed a 450-year old Mexican church in Chiapas, bringing visitors who want to see the ancient structure. Although the images are stunning, it can’t
Notes from the Inaugural Women’s Assembly at Parliament of the World’s Religions
October 19, 2015
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Photo from conference by Kristin Murphy, Deseret News KSL of Salt Lake City, Utah, reported on the Inaugural Women’s Assembly at Parliament of the World’s
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