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Texas governor opposes ban on religious banners
The state has intervened in a lawsuit in support of East Texas cheerleaders whose religious banners were banned.
Utah Hindus prepare for Navratri Garba celebration
Navratri Garba, one of the most important celebrations on the Hindu calendar, will be observed by Utah Hindus with special rites Friday and Sunday at the Sri Ganesha Temple. Read more »
Heaven? Some see a place, others a state of being
The Hubble space telescope has spotted many wonderful things, but none that can be identified as yet as heaven. Read more »
Heaven and hell making headlines after latest near-death experience book
Heaven and hell are making headlines as skeptics weigh in on the latest book about a near-death experience — this one by a neurosurgeon and scientist. Read more »
Host of successful Bible game show serves the homeless, loves his family, relies on God
In this interview with The Blaze, Foxworthy discusses his fear of exploiting his faith by hosting the show, the Bible study he leads for homeless men on Tuesday mornings, and how his family defines... Read more »
Teacher in Egypt cuts girls' hair as punishment
A teacher in southern Egypt punished two 12-year-old schoolgirls for not wearing the Muslim headscarf by cutting their hair, the father of one girl said Wednesday, in an incident that stokes concerns over personal rights following... Read more »
Religion may help aging Americans stay mentally fit
In this Huffington Post article, David Briggs highlights the positive influence of religion on aging Americans. Read more »
Growing number of 'nones' seen as bad, good and fixable
The number of people who say they are unaffiliated with a religion are increasing, particularly among those under 30 years old, which could mark a major shift in America's religious, social and... Read more »
CNN Belief Blog: 'I'm spiritual but not religious' is a cop-out
On CNN's Belief Blog, Alan Miller, director of The New York Salon, questions the motives of those who call themselves spiritual but not religious. Read more »
'Full House' star and hip-hop artist share video testimonies on social networking site
In a series of videos titled "Celebrity Stories of Faith," Bure and Moore explain their reasons for making God the focus of their lives. Read more »
Catholics reflect on 50th anniversary of Vatican II
In marking the anniversary of the historic changes of Vatican II, liberal and conservative Catholic voices are reflecting on whether the windows have since been or should be shut and traditions of... Read more »
Some churches shortening services
Some churches struggling with shrinking attendance are shortening their traditional Sunday services, promising to get a generation with limited attention spans out the door in as little as 30 minutes. Read more »
New Harmony: Searching for the divine with Deepak Chopra
For many years I have been attracted to — and repelled by — the writings of Deepak Chopra. If Billy Graham is our national pastor, Chopra may be our national guru. He's the author of 60... Read more »
A public law school faces trial over liberal bias
Praised by colleagues as smart, friendly and passionate about the law, Teresa Wagner was a leading candidate when two jobs came open to teach writing at the University of Iowa law school. An... Read more »
Jewish group condemns Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
An Israeli lawmaker expressed dismay Saturday over anti-Semitic remarks attributed to the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood's spiritual guide as activists called on Washington to cut contacts with Egypt... Read more »
Cheerleaders fight for right to wave Bible-passage banners
Texas is football country, and in the small town of Kountze, about 85 miles northeast of Houston, that means many of the roughly 2,000 residents gather at the public high school on Friday nights to... Read more »
Utah churches in the news
A list of church events around Utah. OCC sermon examines the perils of riches OREM — Pastor George Lower will speak on "The Perils of Riches," based on Psalm 22:1-5 and Mark 10:17-31,... Read more »
North Ogden church hoping to grow with help from Logan parent
For Kolby Moffitt, a new church in his home town means not having to travel so far for Sunday worship. For Joan Vargas, a new congregation means a new beginning. Read more »
Justice Department to allow Indians to possess eagle feathers
The Justice Department said Friday it is going to allow members of federally recognized Indian tribes to possess eagle feathers, although that's a federal crime. Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden blasted on abortion, contraception mandate
The debate isn't over for Vice President Joe Biden. His own church has chimed in with scores of bloggers and others blasting his comments about abortion and the Obamacare contraception mandate... Read more »
Backers, critics of Egypt president clash in Cairo
Thousands of supporters and opponents of Egypt's new Islamist president clashed in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday, hurling stones and concrete and swinging sticks at each other in the first such... Read more »
North Ogden church hoping to grow with help from Logan parent
A Logan Assemblies of God church will oversee the formation of a new congregation in North Ogden under the denomination's Parent Affiliated Church program. Read more »
Entrepreneurial evangelists embrace new ideas, approaches to spark growth through church planting
Evangelical faiths encourage innovative approaches in church planting and revitalization to attract new followers and spark growth in urban and rural areas across the United States. Read more »
Divided Catholic electorate fixated on tonight's vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan
The vice presidential debate has never moved the dial much in presidential campaigns, but tonight's showdown between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan could change that as their performance could sway the... Read more »
Mitt Romney meets with Rev. Billy Graham
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is visiting the Rev. Billy Graham at Graham's home in North Carolina. Read more »
Shooting of Pakistan girl activist Malala Yousufzai sparks outrage
Schools shut their doors in protest and Pakistanis across the country held vigils Wednesday to pray for a 14-year-old girl who was shot by a Taliban gunman after daring to advocate education for... Read more »
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Heaven Is Real: A doctor’s experience with the afterlife
Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, is a man of science. But a seven-day coma in 2008 gave him a profoundly different perspective on life and reality as he experienced what is commonly called a... Read more »
Teacher in Egypt cuts girls' hair as punishment
A teacher in southern Egypt punished two 12-year-old schoolgirls for not wearing the Muslim headscarf by cutting their hair, the father of one girl said Wednesday, in an incident that stokes concerns over personal rights following... Read more »
Texas governor opposes ban on religious banners
Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state has intervened in a lawsuit in support of East Texas cheerleaders whose religious banners featuring... Read more »
Growing number of 'nones' seen as bad, good and fixable
The number of people who say they are unaffiliated with a religion are increasing, particularly among those under 30 years old, which could mark a major shift in America's religious, social and... Read more »
CNN Belief Blog: 'I'm spiritual but not religious' is a cop-out
On CNN's Belief Blog, Alan Miller, director of The New York Salon, questions the motives of those who call themselves spiritual but not religious. Read more »
A public law school faces trial over liberal bias
Praised by colleagues as smart, friendly and passionate about the law, Teresa Wagner was a leading candidate when two jobs came open to teach writing at the University of Iowa law school. An... Read more »
Host of successful Bible game show serves the homeless, loves his family, relies on God
In this interview with The Blaze, Foxworthy discusses his fear of exploiting his faith by hosting the show, the Bible study he leads for homeless men on Tuesday mornings, and how his family defines... Read more »
Heaven and hell making headlines after latest near-death experience book
Heaven and hell are making headlines as skeptics weigh in on the latest book about a near-death experience — this one by a neurosurgeon and scientist. Read more »
Hawaii, New York women to be elevated to sainthood
In life, Mother Marianne Cope was known for her strength and kindness, battling bureaucrats in Hawaii as she led a group of fellow Franciscan nuns to care for leprosy patients in the islands. Read more »
Utah Hindus prepare for Navratri Garba celebration
Navratri Garba, one of the most important celebrations on the Hindu calendar, will be observed by Utah Hindus with special rites Friday and Sunday at the Sri Ganesha Temple. Read more »
Religion may help aging Americans stay mentally fit
In this Huffington Post article, David Briggs highlights the positive influence of religion on aging Americans. Read more »
Some churches shortening services
Some churches struggling with shrinking attendance are shortening their traditional Sunday services, promising to get a generation with limited attention spans out the door in as little as 30 minutes. Read more »
'Full House' star and hip-hop artist share video testimonies on social networking site
In a series of videos titled "Celebrity Stories of Faith," Bure and Moore explain their reasons for making God the focus of their lives. Read more »
Cheerleaders fight for right to wave Bible-passage banners
Texas is football country, and in the small town of Kountze, about 85 miles northeast of Houston, that means many of the roughly 2,000 residents gather at the public high school on Friday nights to... Read more »
Catholics reflect on 50th anniversary of Vatican II
In marking the anniversary of the historic changes of Vatican II, liberal and conservative Catholic voices are reflecting on whether the windows have since been or should be shut and traditions of... Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden blasted on abortion, contraception mandate
The debate isn't over for Vice President Joe Biden. His own church has chimed in with scores of bloggers and others blasting his comments about abortion and the Obamacare contraception mandate... Read more »
Heaven? Some see a place, others a state of being
The Hubble space telescope has spotted many wonderful things, but none that can be identified as yet as heaven. Read more »
New Harmony: Searching for the divine with Deepak Chopra
For many years I have been attracted to — and repelled by — the writings of Deepak Chopra. If Billy Graham is our national pastor, Chopra may be our national guru. He's the author of 60... Read more »
North Ogden church hoping to grow with help from Logan parent
A Logan Assemblies of God church will oversee the formation of a new congregation in North Ogden under the denomination's Parent Affiliated Church program. Read more »
North Ogden church hoping to grow with help from Logan parent
For Kolby Moffitt, a new church in his home town means not having to travel so far for Sunday worship. For Joan Vargas, a new congregation means a new beginning. Read more »
Entrepreneurial evangelists embrace new ideas, approaches to spark growth through church planting
Evangelical faiths encourage innovative approaches in church planting and revitalization to attract new followers and spark growth in urban and rural areas across the United States. Read more »
Utah churches in the news
A list of church events around Utah. OCC sermon examines the perils of riches OREM — Pastor George Lower will speak on "The Perils of Riches," based on Psalm 22:1-5 and Mark... Read more »
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