Category Archives: Religions of the World

Holy Cow. . . . Friend to Indians

Posted on February 9, 2016 by annetbell

Mother Cow is the queen in the pantheon of sacred Indian animals. In fact, she stands head and shoulders above the rest. There are group all over Indian demanding the government name the cow as the national animal to replace … Continue reading →

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Coldplay in India Cultural Appropriation ?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Coldplay celebrating Holi in India in their new video. Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated as the beginning of Spring, as people  toss  powered colors. Color is the theme for the new song, ” Hymn for the Weekend … Continue reading →

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India’s Invisible Women

Posted on January 31, 2016 by annetbell

This is an ashram in India where widows live. They must shave their head, wear white, and beg for their meager life.  Their families are too poor to take them in to feed them  so this is where they live. … Continue reading →

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Historical Site Destroyed

Posted on January 23, 2016 by annetbell

image from the guardian.com This  image is from the oldest monastery in  Iraq where the faithful have worshiped for 1400 years. Along with the. historical  Buddhist statues, Isis has destroyed this  monastery. The building may be gone but the spirit … Continue reading →

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A Letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 18, 2016 by annetbell

Image by clickypix.com Today is  the National Holiday  commemorating the birthday of Dr. King. The image and words above are from his “I Have a Dream” speech which is very familiar to most Americans.  I want to share another document, … Continue reading →

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Tea with the Dead

Posted on January 16, 2016 by annetbell

image by gujaratonweb.com Just an ordinary tearoom where many, mostly men, gather for there morning chai. As good as the food is, the charm and draw of the shop is the mystery of Muslim tombs scattered throughout the shop.   … Continue reading →

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Indian Muslims

Posted on January 12, 2016 by annetbell

Photo: Jama Masjid Ahmedabad Jay Thakkar Heritage Photo Jama Masjid means Friday Mosque and it the mosque where Muslims pray on Friday, their holy day.  There is a Jama Masjid in each city and is obviously large and special to … Continue reading →

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Moderate Marching Muslims

Posted on December 30, 2015 by annetbell

Muslims hold anti-ISIS rally in London in Inspirational / News / Terrorism / UK News— by Janine Griffiths— December 13 Akashic Times   photo from the Mirror  article from Akashic times   Thousands of Muslims have staged marches in London … Continue reading →

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Christmas Miracle. . . . . . . Modi Visits Scharif

Posted on December 27, 2015 by annetbell

From BBC News   Image copyrightEPAImage captionMr Modi (right) arrived at Lahore airport before the two men went to Mr Sharif’s nearby estate Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif during a surprise visit to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from the Family

Posted on December 25, 2015 by annetbell

Lea Gonyea photographer   at the Loft 42 Skaneateles, New York

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