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Finding the faithful: Student involvement essential for campus religious groups
By Sarah Henning
August 23, 2008
It might start with a casual meal. Then maybe a weekend date. And pretty soon, you’re hooked. You can’t imagine your college life without that certain something — church, synagogue, youth group, mosque or other outlet to celebrate your religion. Local places of worship aren’t oblivious to the number of students who recently descended upon Lawrence, ready to start classes at Kansas University.
Faith Forum: Do developed countries need missionaries?
By Judy Roitman & Gary Teske
August 23, 2008
Developed countries? Missionaries? The old stereotypes don’t apply. Didn’t like the American Episcopal Church’s stand on gay clergy? African bishops were happy to provide spiritual counsel and support. Battered by Katrina? Taiwanese Buddhists showed up to help. Confused by what spiritual path to follow?
Many think God can revive the dying
By Lindsey Tanner - Associated Press Writer
August 19, 2008
When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans.
Faith Forum: Is rock music OK for church?
By Doug Heacock & Tom Brady
August 16, 2008
Most Christians would agree that music is a vital part of worship — music can evoke emotional responses and aid us in the expression of our devotion to God, our dependence on him, our hurts and joys, our remorse and our gratitude.
Adventures in spiritual words
Kansas pastor among authors of new books on faith
By Susan Campbell - The Hartford Courant
August 16, 2008
If you’re looking for a break from the overheated political race, some new books on religion and spirituality might offer a bit of solace. The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader, is a scientist at heart. He also is a jokester, an enthusiastic reader and a democrat, small d.
Clemency sought for man on death row
August 16, 2008
Several religious leaders have asked Gov. Matt Blunt to grant clemency for a man scheduled to be executed Aug. 27.
Archdiocese limits priest, kids’ contact
August 16, 2008
Priests should not kiss, tickle or wrestle children, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati says in its most detailed list yet of behaviors deemed inappropriate for staff members.
Hawaii teacher’s cure clears way for a new saint
By Jaymes Song - Associated Press Writer
August 10, 2008
When cancer spread into her lungs, doctors told Audrey Toguchi she had six months to live, at best, and suggested chemotherapy as the only option.
‘Cowboy church’ coming to Jefferson county
By Terry Rombeck
August 9, 2008
The Rev. Terry Newell wants to make sure cowboys hear the Word of God.
Are white lies considered sinful?
By Charles Gruber & Marshall Lackrone
August 9, 2008
White is the color of a lie that is minor in flavor, inoffensive in effect and somewhat acceptable in the moral flow of interactions. Presumably, a white lie will cause no harm (wrong!), protect the teller from consequences (wrong!) or enable the relationship between the teller and the receiver to function better (wrong!).
Coping with loss: Faith-based support group offers Lawrence residents comfort, conversation
By Sarah Henning
August 2, 2008
Virginia Conard’s son fell out of a tree at age 7. He hit his head the wrong way. He was dead in a matter of hours. Conard says she cried for a year behind closed doors, mourning her son in silence, the mother of a little boy gone. Forty years later, grief returned in a different way. Her husband, former Kansas House Speaker John Conard, died of cancer in October. The pain was just as unbearable as before, but different.
Clergy hot under the collar in summer
Staying cool a top priority when wearing vestments
By Ron Orozco - McClatchy Newspapers
August 2, 2008
When outdoor temperature soared past 100 this season, we can’t help but think of the poor souls donning the heavy gear at places of worship. We’re talking clergy members and the vestments they wear.
Kids straddling 2 cultures explore Hispanic roots
By Sophia Maines
July 27, 2008
For the last four years, Joaquin Gerardo Dorado Mariscal has absorbed a lot about American culture and the English language. This summer, the 10-year-old focused on his Latin American roots and his native tongue. “I’ve made new friends,” he said. “I learned more things about other (Latin American) countries.”
Test of faith: Online religion quizzes offer users fun, faith guidance
By Sarah Henning
July 26, 2008
Quick question: Can a five-minute Web quiz point you down the right religious path for you? A. Yes B. No C. Is this a trick question? No trick question here, but the right answer is up in the air as hundreds of quizzes float around the Internet promising that with a few clicks of a mouse, you can discover your ideal religion.
Faith Forum: Is God capable of hate?
By Gary Teske & Marshall Lackrone
July 26, 2008
According to the dictionary I consulted, the definition of hate is, “To dislike intensely or passionately, feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest.” The Bible has at least one Hebrew word and two Greek words that are translated as “hate,” and they do sometimes have God as their subject.

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