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Maher's mockery misses the point
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
His movie, 'Religulous,' is one-dimesional, while religion is varied and colorful. There are three problems with Bill Maher's new movie mocking faith: It misunderstands religion, misconceives God and gets human nature all wrong.
Surf-loving priests lead interfaith worshipers in a 'blessing of the waves'
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Catholics, Jews and Muslims gather at the Huntington Beach Pier to offer brief prayers. After a bowl of holy water is poured into the ocean, some grab their boards and hit the waves. Even before the sun rose high enough to light the water Sunday morning, surfer Digger Green had paddled far into the Huntington Beach waves, taking a beating under the rough water.
Pope Benedict XVI starts off marathon Bible reading
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
For seven days and six nights, more than 1,000 people will read from Genesis to Apocalypse live on state television. The first segment ends with a spirited Roberto Benigni. In the beginning Pope Benedict XVI read these words: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth."
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2008 Campaign: Update on the Candidates and Religion
Obama and McCain step up efforts to meet religious leaders and reach religious voters.
Pediatric AIDS Corps
Young American doctors are going to Africa to treat patients and train local providers.
Interfaith Wedding
The wedding rituals of a Hindu-Sikh couple honor the religious traditions of both.
