Monthly Archives: July 2005
Praying for peace and quiet
By RNS Blog Editor — July 25, 2005
Karen Clark of Glenwood, Fla. “We’re not trying to prevent anyone from praying. But when Jesus went into the woods to pray to his father, he didn’t bring a 4,000-pound bell.” -Karen Clark, president of the Glenwood Civic Association in Glenwood, Fla., complaining about loud bells that call monks to prayer at the nearby Mother […]
Praying for peace and quiet
By RNS Blog Editor — July 25, 2005
Karen Clark of Glenwood, Fla. “We’re not trying to prevent anyone from praying. But when Jesus went into the woods to pray to his father, he didn’t bring a 4,000-pound bell.” -Karen Clark, president of the Glenwood Civic Association in Glenwood, Fla., complaining about loud bells that call monks to prayer at the nearby Mother […]
Summer spirituality, musings on the Supreme Court nominee
By RNS Blog Editor — July 23, 2005
Today RNS considers the spirituality of summer, offering thoughts on the subject from different writers: “Listen to fantasy writer Ray Bradbury describe in his book ‘Dandelion Wine’ how 12-year-old Douglas Spaulding contemplates the first morning of summer in Greentown, Ill.: ‘He saw his hands jump everywhere, pluck sour apples, peaches and midnight plums. He would […]
Summer spirituality, musings on the Supreme Court nominee
By RNS Blog Editor — July 23, 2005
Today RNS considers the spirituality of summer, offering thoughts on the subject from different writers: “Listen to fantasy writer Ray Bradbury describe in his book ‘Dandelion Wine’ how 12-year-old Douglas Spaulding contemplates the first morning of summer in Greentown, Ill.: ‘He saw his hands jump everywhere, pluck sour apples, peaches and midnight plums. He would […]
COMMENTARY: Denunciations Roll Down Regardless
By RNS Blog Editor — July 23, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Democrats have spent the past two weeks telling the world that President Bush must find another Sandra Day O’Connor to fill Justice O’Connor’s seat on the Supreme Court. Well, after Bush named John G. Roberts Jr. as her replacement, here was O’Connor’s verdict on her replacement: “That’s fabulous!” she […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — July 23, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service Fundraising for Graham’s NY Budget at 60 Percent; Efforts Continue (RNS) Fundraising for evangelist Billy Graham’s recent New York crusade has reached about 60 percent of its projected budget, but a crusade official said he’s confident that donors will provide the necessary money to cover all costs. Art Bailey, director […]
The Spirituality of Summer
By RNS Blog Editor — July 23, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) In his last summer, Clay Miller watched the gift of nature’s beauty and a family’s love unfold before him. In that summer of 2001, he had just found out he had a malignant brain tumor, and his family knew they could not go anywhere on vacation. His two sons […]
COMMENTARY: Hardly a `Godless Constitution’
By Frances Kennedy — July 23, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) The U.S. Supreme Court split the difference in June when it ruled that a Texas Ten Commandments exhibit is constitutional but two Kentucky Decalogue displays are not. “Historical” displays, those graced with age, are fine, it seems, but “religious” displays, those graced by pastors, are not. This most un-Solomonic […]
On Principle, Roberts Could Defend Assisted Suicide
By Ron Barnett — July 23, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ The conservative views that propelled John Roberts to a Supreme Court nomination also could make him a defender of the nation’s only assisted suicide law when it is tested before the high court this fall, proponents of the Oregon law say. On many issues, little is known about […]
Pope weighs in on terrorism
By RNS Blog Editor — July 22, 2005
Pope Benedict XVI “Terrorism is irrational. There is not a conflict between civilizations. There are only small groups of fanatics.” -Pope Benedict XVI, speaking during his Alpine vacation, about terrorism by Islamic militants. He was quoted by the Reuters news agency.
Pope weighs in on terrorism
By RNS Blog Editor — July 22, 2005
Pope Benedict XVI “Terrorism is irrational. There is not a conflict between civilizations. There are only small groups of fanatics.” -Pope Benedict XVI, speaking during his Alpine vacation, about terrorism by Islamic militants. He was quoted by the Reuters news agency.
COMMENTARY: A Discussion About Nuclear Weapons With a Very Old, Very Wise, Friend
By RNS Blog Editor — July 22, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) I often meet an unusual friend from Israel, Jeremiah (Jerry) ben Hilkiah, at a neighborhood coffee shop where we discuss current events. He’s a lot older (thousands of years older) than me, and more pessimistic about the future, so we balance out one another. I enjoy conversations with Jerry […]
In Europe, a Growing, Religion-Fueled Clash of Values Over Abortion
By RNS Blog Editor — July 22, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service PORTO, Portugal _ Pregnant with her third child in January, 36-year-old Maria Silva decided to call it quits at two. In most European countries, the next step would have been simple: to check into a clinic for a surgical or medical abortion. But Silva lives in the northern Portuguese town […]
Has the Spiritual Side of Yoga Been Debased by Its Popularity?
By RNS Blog Editor — July 22, 2005
c. 2005 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Millions of Americans are practicing yoga to improve flexibility, strengthen muscles and relieve stress. But they also are co-opting an ancient spiritual philosophy, many yoga experts contend. A sacred practice, they complain, is increasingly being debased and commercialized. Yoga is a lucrative and growing business. About 16.5 million Americans […]
The commercialization of yoga, and the abortion debate in Europe
By RNS Blog Editor — July 22, 2005
Today RNS’s top feature is about the popularity of yoga, which leads about 16.5 million Americans to spend $3 billion annually on class and products. But it appears enthusiasts are ignoring the two basic tenets of this ancient spiritual philosophy: that it is unethical to charge money to teach yoga and that you need nothing […]
