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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:36:59 +0000

Pastor’s lawsuit against ‘Rain God’ license plate approved
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:42:08 +0000

A pastor's lawsuit against the state of Oklahoma over its 'Rain God' license plate can proceed, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver has ruled.

The court said that Keith Cressman's suite contains a "plausible compelled speech claim.”

Full story: Pastor’s lawsuit against ‘Rain God’ license plate approved

Affinity fraud, Rabbinical courts, Abused Missionary kids, More…
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:21:17 +0000

Among the topics in today's Religion News Briefs: Affinity Fraud (and how you can protect yourself against it). Missionary Kids speak out about abuses they have suffered. And we meet a woman who lost her religion -- and subsequently her childen. She is now battling a rabbinical court to regain custody.

Plus: 50 years after the U.S. Supreme Court banned prayer in school religion can be found everywhere in public school environments.

Full story: Affinity fraud, Rabbinical courts, Abused Missionary kids, More…

Ex-members of faith healing church say death surrounded them
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:55:34 +0000

Former members of First Century Gospel Church, which teaches that a person’s salvation depends on trusting God to heal without medical help or medicine, refer to the church as a cult.

Two of its members will soon stand trial on murder charges in the 'faith healing' death of their 7-month old son.

Full story: Ex-members of faith healing church say death surrounded them

Multi-Cultural Church; Cult leader loses properties; Prosperity Church less prosperous
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:27:22 +0000

Cult leader Tony Alamo, imprisoned for taking girl as young as nine as his 'brides' will lose many of his properties in order to satisfy restitution judgments against him.

is eleven o'clock on Sunday morning still Christian America's most segregated hour? Not at these churches...

Plus: more religion news items

Full story: Multi-Cultural Church; Cult leader loses properties; Prosperity Church less prosperous

Group that monitors anti-Muslim attacks loses UK Government funding
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:01:16 +0000

An organization that reports on anti-Muslim attacks in the UK has lost government funding over concerns about the accuracy of its data.

An alleged Muslim terrorist in Canada wants to be judge according to the Quran, instead of Canada's criminal code.

Plus: A Rastafarian inmate in Virginia has relented to the prison's grooming policy -- after 10 years in segregation.

Full story: Group that monitors anti-Muslim attacks loses UK Government funding

Religious Intolerance in Islamic Indonesia
Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:30:05 +0000

Louisiana passes bill to allow prayer in public schools. Former Manson Family member denied parole for 20th time.

And the Miss World Competition has scrapped its bikini segment after demands by Muslim hardliners.

Full story: Religious Intolerance in Islamic Indonesia

Polygamous sect on charm offensive
Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:50:16 +0000

High profile prosecutions of fundamentalist Mormons who engaged in child marriages have shone an unwelcome spotlight on polygamous believers.

But the members of one polygamous sect -- that does not allow underage followers to marry -- say they are tired of living in secret and want to demonstrate plural marriage as a normal, loving lifestyle.

Full story: Polygamous sect on charm offensive

Faith healing and third degree murder: thorny legal case
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:28:57 +0000

For faith healers there is no protection when faith and law collide, one legal expert says in reference to the case of Herbert and Catherine Schaible, who have been charged with third degree murder in the death of their 8-month-old son.

Full story: Faith healing and third degree murder: thorny legal case

Jury finds ‘Sound Doctrine’ pastor guilty of sex crimes against child
Thu, 30 May 2013 08:04:30 +0000

Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene are alive and well, and living in Australia. (Yes, that's an item from the 'religious insanity' files).

The founder and co-director of an eating disorders treatment center has stepped down after four women have accused him of brainwashing them into believing they were involved in satanic cults.

And and anti-cult organization takes Denmark to task for allowing the destructive Scientology cult to have its European HQ there.

Full story: Jury finds ‘Sound Doctrine’ pastor guilty of sex crimes against child

Bail revoked for parents charged in son’s faith healing death
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:40:51 +0000

The parents charged with murder in the faith healing death of the 8-month old son have had their bail revoked. They face 40+ years in prison..

And jury deliberations in the trial of Malcolm John Fraser, assistant pastor of the Sound Doctrine Church in Enumclaw, Washington, may begin Tuesday.

Full story: Bail revoked for parents charged in son’s faith healing death

Articles On Hinduism

Caste System and the Varnasrama Dharma in Hinduism
Caste system from the perspecitve of the Varnasrama dharma in Hinduism in the four stages of human life.

Ashrama Dharma, the Four Stages of Human Life
Faith means not just religious faith, but the sum total of your convictions and beliefs.

Hinduism and the God of Death
The importance and symbolic significance of death in Hinduism. Why this knowledge may change your thinking and outlook.

The Four Feet of Wisdom, Part One Four feet of wisdom
Four simple, free and easy means to cultivate knowledge, wisdom and awareness to grow mentally, intellectually and spiritually.

Find Your Inner Guru, the Truth Inside You
There is a mirror inside you which reflects and reveals the truth. It is your true inner guru. Find it and follow it.

What is Your Natural State of Mind?
What is your natural state of mind? How you can you regain peace and equanimity which are your natural states with the help of yoga?

The Essential Purpose of a Religion
A Hindu Perspective What is the purpose of religion? Why a Hindu should practice religion, go to a temple or pray to God? Is religion necessary?.

If Peace Is All You Want
If you want peace, you must seek it with all seriousness. Are you serious about having peace?

Extraterrestrial Life, Genetic Engineering and The Future of Hinduism
How Hinduism will cope with the emerging scientific discoveries in the apocalyptic age of planetary search, space exploration and genetic engineering.

Panca Darsanas - The Five Means of Knowledge and Wisdom
TThis article explains five means by which we may acquire knowledge and wisdom..

Child Death in a Hindu Family
This article explains briefly, how child death is viewed in Hinduism and handled by members of a Hindu family.

Panca Darsanas - The Five Means of Knowledge and Wisdom
This article explains five means by which we may acquire knowledge and wisdom.

A Cosmic Prophecy - The Rise of the Asuras
The author makes a prediction about the future of mankind based upon the modern scientific theories of Evolution. What happens if Nature prevails and humanity fails?

Knowing Atman, the Imperishable Self in Seven parts
Knowing Atman, the imperishable Self, a Guide to Self-realization based upon the teachings of the Upanishads in seven parts. A must read for the spiritually awakened

What is Jnana or Knowledge? Free Knowledge and Cheap Knowledge
Find answers to what is knowledge, is knowledge a function of memory, what happens when knowledge becomes cheap and what is knowing without knowing.

A Conventional Approach To Deal With Conversions And Caste System
There is a lot of confusion among people, and even scholars as to what is citta, which is also spelled as chitta. Roughly speaking citta or chitta means consciousness. But what type of consciousness we are speaking here?

A Conventional Approach To Deal With Conversions And Caste System
A keen observer of human behavior will notice instantly how pervasive caste system is in Hindu society and how closely it shapes the destiny of each individual. In politics, sports , and almost in every profession and institution, you can trace the influence of caste system. Even educational institutions are not free from this malady. Teachers and students alike align themselves into caste based groups and indulge in campus politics.

Displaced Anger - Expecting the Impoosible
Protesting is a way of life in India. When a disturbing event happens, people swing into action and protest. Newspapers and cable channels run their 24/7 course and keep presenting and representing the same visuals and news to keep the viewers busy, engaged, and emotionally charged. For a few days there will be demonstrations, processions and violent incidents. People and politicians alike demand apologies, explanations, resignations and change of laws and rules. There will be transfers and suspension of responsible officials, shouts in parliaments and dharnas in the streets.

Commercial Hinduism - Degradation of our Gods and Goddesses
In India, Hinduism is denigrated systematically by various social groups, institutions, political parties, ideologies and irreverent critics. Prominent among them is the Indian Television industry itself, which uses Hinduism to exploit Hindu sentiments without any consideration for the values the tradition upholds. Many television serials are produced, depicting Hindu themes and stories from the epics and the Puranas, in the country by people who have little knowledge of Hinduism and scant respect for its tenets.

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