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The Sikh Religion at the Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab

The Golden Temple Part I . . . The Sikh Religion  Initial Post on March 25, 2013 by annetbell Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine when I was taking a “Religions of the World” class in college, that years later, I would … Continue reading

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‘How Evangelicals Won a Culture War and Lost a Generation’

Are church teachings on homosexuality driving millennials away from faith? March 31st, 2014 02:18 PM ET How evangelicals won a culture war and lost a generation Opinion by Rachel Held Evans, special to CNN (CNN) – On March 24, World Vision announced … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day

Today is the day many people celebrate by giving cards, flowers, candy or gifts to the ones they love. Have you wondered why? The story  goes back to the ancient Romans where  two versions exist. The Romans celebrated the god … Continue reading

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Time’s Person of the Year

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabVDOQ_2Sk “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of  these is love.”               1st Corinthians 13:13 Peace. . . .  . . .

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Philomena – The Movie

Judy Dench is known for her regal performances depicting queens.  This may be her most complex role as she plays a average woman with unlikely depth and reserve of strength telling  of a mother’s undying love.  This film is based … Continue reading

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Billy Graham’s 95th Birthday

On  November 7, 1918 Billy Graham was born.  Last Wednesday he had his 95th birthday where he gave the world a present of his last sermon. It  was not the traditional football stadium presentation of the Gospel, but a video, … Continue reading

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Pope Kisses and Blesses Deformed Man

On last Wednesday at the Papal audience in St. Peter’s Square, this man whose body is grossly  deformed by neurofibromatosis, approached the Pope.  A lesser man could have easily turned away in revulsion, but Pope Francis reached out to him … Continue reading

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Three Flawed Politicians

For those who have gotten past the title……thanks.  This year there are two very unusual races in New York City. Former  Governor Eliot Spitzer   has just thrown his hat in the ring to run for the Comptroller of  the … Continue reading

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Sunday, June 30th in Cairo

Today in Tahrir  Square,  there are at least 100,000 demonstrators gathered to protest President Morsi, who was elected one year ago today.  The Egyptians have discovered “Power to the People!” There is reporting of a possible new revolution beginning.  According … Continue reading

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The Golden Temple….Part 2 The Langar

Wandering through the narrow crowded streets to the Golden Temple, we were bombarded with requests to buy orange head scarves.Bare feet and covered heads are mandatory in the temple for both men and women. Our guide suggested that we wear … Continue reading

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