Archive for September, 2009

Taking aim at God on ‘Blasphemy Day’ (CNN)

September 30th, 2009

In his youth, Ronald Lindsey planned to enter the priesthood, so fervent was his devotion to God. But these days, Lindsay is devoted to protecting a person’s right to ridicule, criticize — even lambaste God.

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Taking aim at God on ‘Blasphemy Day’ (CNN)

World religions plead for action at climate talks (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)

September 30th, 2009

Adherents of the world’s major religions urged political leaders, businessmen and individuals Wednesday to renounce short-term gains and greed, telling a U.N. climate conference in Bangkok that reversing global warming is a moral duty.

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World religions plead for action at climate talks (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)

Toledo mayoral candidates speak on their faith (The Toledo Blade)

September 30th, 2009

By TOM TROY BLADE POLITICS WRITER Toledo’s two mayoral candidates stuck to safe positions last night when it came to religion in Toledo, expressing belief in Christianity yet promising to govern from a premise of tolerance, in the first live television debate of the general election.

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Toledo mayoral candidates speak on their faith (The Toledo Blade)

Religions press for action on climate (AP via Yahoo! Asia News)

September 30th, 2009

Adherents of the world’s major religions urged political leaders, businessmen and individuals Wednesday to renounce short-term gains and greed, telling an international climate change conference in Bangkok that reversing global warming is a moral duty.

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Religions press for action on climate (AP via Yahoo! Asia News)

Dead Sea Scrolls at last coming to Milwaukee Public Museum (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

September 30th, 2009

After years of international negotiations, the Milwaukee Public Museum has announced that its exhibit of the legendary Dead Sea Scrolls will open on Jan.

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Dead Sea Scrolls at last coming to Milwaukee Public Museum (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)