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Ride of a Lifetime

17.08.2006 23:53    beliefnet.com
One Buddhist feels like he's surfing when he's meditating and meditating when he's surfing. By Jaimal Yogis


Healing Troubled Kids

17.08.2006 23:53    beliefnet.com
A woman once held captive in a Japanese prison camp finds meaning in helping incarcerated youth. By Chris Benguhe

Lust: God's Favorite Sin

17.08.2006 23:53    beliefnet.com
One of the most remarkable stories about lust comes from the Talmud, the ancient collection of Jewish commentaries and wisdom: Rav Kahana lay under the bed of Rav, his illustrious teacher, who was carousing and speaking frivolously with his wife

Poll: Bias Against Mormon Candidates

17.08.2006 22:52    beliefnet.com
August 17- Most traditional barriers to religion in presidential elections have toppled, a new Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll has found. In particular, the survey showed that anti-Semitism and anti- Catholicism are fading as voter taboos


Muslims Stop Setting Holidays by Moon

17.08.2006 22:52    beliefnet.com
August 17 - Kari Ansari recalls getting ready to celebrate one of the most important religious holidays of the year - the end of the monthlong Ramadan fast.

Clergy Pledge Help for Katrina Recovery

17.08.2006 22:52    beliefnet.com
NEW ORLEANS, August 17 - A national group of black clergy and lay leaders touring the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast said Wednesday (Aug. 16) that they will demand the federal government release money for rebuilding.

Mission Organization Overcomes Hostilities, Attacks and Death Threats

17.08.2006 21:53    prweb.com
International ministry offers hope to the suffering in some of the most perilous places on earth. (PRWEB Aug 17, 2006) Trackback URL:
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Uganda: Kasenene Grilled for Leasing Land to Bassajjabalaba's Firm

17.08.2006 21:51    allafrica.com
The Chief Accounting Officer of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, Dr Edris Kasenene, was yesterday grilled for presenting questionable papers as the commission of inquiry into the alleged illegal sale of land belonging to the Muslim fraternity entered day two.

Cameroon: Paulsen Arrives to Massive Welcome, Records 'Let's Talk' Broadcasts

17.08.2006 21:47    news.adventist.org
With 2,000 Seventh-day Adventists at the airport, and another 3,000 waiting at a hotel 15 miles away, Pastor Jan Paulsen could say he was truly and warmly welcomed August 14 to Yaoundé, Cameroon. He visited at the same time the
Cameroon: Paulsen Arrives to Massive Welcome, Records 'Let's Talk' Broadcasts

CONFERENCE OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN IN THE MOTHER SEE

17.08.2006 19:58    azg.am
A three-day conference of clergy convened in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on August 16, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. 2006 marks the fourth such gathering of the members

Nigeria: 'Distortion of Abuja Master Plan Will Not Be Allowed'

17.08.2006 19:34    allafrica.com
President Olusegun Obasanjo on August 15 reiterated the determination of his Administration to ensure strict adherence to the Abuja master plan.

Nigeria: Tribute to Fr Ehusani, a Focused Prophet And Reformer

17.08.2006 16:52    allafrica.com
Father George Ehusani, secretary general of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, celebrated the 25th anniversary of his priesthood on Tuesday. Father Felix Ajakaye, director of social communications, pays him the following tribute:

Nigeria: Court - No Bail for Rev. King

17.08.2006 16:12    allafrica.com
LEGAL battle to obtain bail for the embattled General Overseer of Christian Praying Assembly (CPA), Reverend Emeka Ezeugo and two others facing trial for alleged murder failed yesteday, when the Ebute-Metta Magistrate Court, Lagos ordered their continued remand in prison

Kenya: Catholics Reject Minimal Constitutional Reforms Before Elections

17.08.2006 15:30    allafrica.com
The Catholic Church in Kenya has today rejected calls by some politicians for minimal constitutional reforms ahead of the 2007 general elections.

Liberia: CAI Targets 50,000 Farmers

17.08.2006 15:20    allafrica.com
Church Aid Incorporated (CAI), the relief arm of the New Water in the Desert Assembly (NWIDA) has targeted about 50,000 farmers for agriculture empowerment.

Uganda: Clergy Bless Besigye and Winnie

17.08.2006 14:59    allafrica.com
Forum for Democratic Change president Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye and his wife Winnie Byanyima on Tuesday received blessings from the clergy at Butare catholic parish, buhweju in Bushenyi district.

Cameroon: Adventists Christians Enjoined to be True Followers of Christ

17.08.2006 14:19    allafrica.com
The press conference is part of activities to mark the 80th anniversary of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Cameroon.

Kenya: Human Rights Group and Church Want Dumping Site Moved

17.08.2006 14:19    allafrica.com
A human rights organisation and the Catholic Church have joined hands to campaign for the relocation of Dandora dumping site.

Namibia: Bishop Blames Traffic Cops for Accidents

17.08.2006 14:19    allafrica.com
THE recent spate of serious road accidents that killed over 15 people on Namibian roads were a result of traffic law enforcement failure, Bishop Zephania Kameeta of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) said yesterday.

Kenya: Catholic Bishops to Meet Over Calls for Reforms

17.08.2006 14:19    allafrica.com
Catholic Church bishops will meet on Thursday to decide the church's stand on the ongoing constitutional review debate.

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