http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:25:56 -0700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:29:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m11d6-The-Box--does-gaining-the-world-mean-forfeiting-your-life-videos?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner I wanted to know the answer to one of life's greatest questions -- how much is a human life worth? -- so I asked someone who has all the answers: a teenager.  The question I put to this particular soul was the situation in the new movie, The Box... Temptation Films Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:29:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m11d6-The-Box--does-gaining-the-world-mean-forfeiting-your-life-videos?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d21-The-feast-of-all-saints-Nov-1-shining-Gods-light-in-ordinary-life?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Photo: Simon Howden   FreeDigitalPhotos.netForgive me if you've already heard this story: a child was asked to define a "saint." Glancing around at the stained glass windows lining the church walls, the child spoke right up. "A s... Christian living Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:01:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d21-The-feast-of-all-saints-Nov-1-shining-Gods-light-in-ordinary-life?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Finding-a-spiritual-identity-and-balance?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Photo: prozac1                                     FreeDigitalPhotos.netOn the one hand, we are the magnificent children of the Creator of the Universe.  O... Centering Prayer Spiritual Balance Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:09:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Finding-a-spiritual-identity-and-balance?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Officials-say-risk-of-getting-H1N1-through-the-common-cup-low?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner                      FreeDigitalPhotos,.net This time of year is flu season, and it's common for people to be concerned about passing germs around th... swine flu precautions Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:47:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Officials-say-risk-of-getting-H1N1-through-the-common-cup-low?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d6-All-Hallows-Eve-a-Christian-service-skit-and-halloween-party?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Photo: Simon Howden.FreeDigitalPhotos.netParents concerned about their children participating in Halloween activities can relax: there is a Christian service that combines the fun of the holiday with Scriptural lessons.  It is called simply &q... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:35:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m10d6-All-Hallows-Eve-a-Christian-service-skit-and-halloween-party?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Trusting-in-God-more-than-money?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner  God gives food in due season.      FreeDigitalPhotos.netOur money proclaims plainly "in God we trust" but, quite frankly,  we don't often listen to it.  Most of the time, we'd  rather just have the money.... Anxiety-busters: Finance Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:52:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Trusting-in-God-more-than-money?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d22-State-of-healthcare-gives-US-a-low-ranking-for-morality?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner                             FreeDigitalPhotos.netT.R. Reid's article in the September 21st issue of  Newsweek ... Healthcare Debate Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:23:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d22-State-of-healthcare-gives-US-a-low-ranking-for-morality?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Getting-saved-an-Anglican-goes-to-revival-II?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Photo: Suat Eman.                        FreeDigitalPhotos.net Related Articles Getting saved: an Anglican goes to revival (1)&n... Revival Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:34:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Getting-saved-an-Anglican-goes-to-revival-II?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Getting-saved-an-Anglican-goes-to-revival-I?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Revivals used to mean preaching fire & brimstone. FreeDigitalPhotos.net I had never been to a revival but now that my home is in the Bible Belt, it seemed high time that I went to one.  So there I was, 7PM last night, at Ebenezer Baptist Ch... Revival Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:32:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Getting-saved-an-Anglican-goes-to-revival-I?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Groups-mark-UN-international-day-of-peace-Sept-21-video?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner   Got a minute? Use it to pray for an end to war at noon on September 21st, the United Nations International Day of Peace.  The UN General Assembly designated this day for peace efforts in 2001. Peace organizations around the globe are... World Peace Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:28:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Groups-mark-UN-international-day-of-peace-Sept-21-video?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Remembering-911-the-day-Americans-stood-as-one?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner   World Trade Center site on 9/11/2009               AP Photo/Mark LennihanNine-eleven:  the two words that changed the way Americans view themselves, and opened our eyes... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:29:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Remembering-911-the-day-Americans-stood-as-one?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Boys-funeral-becomes-parents-wedding-video?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Liturgy is the "work of the people," an act of praise and thanksgiving to God for the life we have and for God's loving, redeeming hand in all that we do.  For one family, the work of saying goodbye at a funeral for a young boy led to ... fast inspiration Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:51:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Boys-funeral-becomes-parents-wedding-video?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Hate-speech-in-the-pulpit-pastor-prays-God-will-break-Presidents-teeth?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner   An Arizona pastor who admittedly "hates" President Barack Obama has asked God to "break [the President's] teeth" in his mouth -- and sparked a flurry of protests against hatred from the pulpit.  What exactly did he say... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:27:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Hate-speech-in-the-pulpit-pastor-prays-God-will-break-Presidents-teeth?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Two-prayers-for-Labor-Day?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner  Growing up in the 50's and 60's, Labor Day was the holiday before the new season started on TV (and a season lasted until summer), and the last day for getting new school shoes.  It had very little to do with honoring the work my father di... Prayer - General Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:21:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Two-prayers-for-Labor-Day?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Falls-coming--lift-your-spirit-chase-away-seasonal-blues-with-candles-incense?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner   Photos by Simon Howden, Susie B.      FreeDigitalPhotos.net The change often catches us off-guard.  One morning the air is warm with summer sun, the gentle hum of insects praising the new day.  And the next -... 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Healthcare Debate Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:33:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Interfaith-callsite-interest-grows-Rep-Kissell-to-hold-Town-Hall-tonight?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Marriage-101-how-to-have-a-beautiful-inexpensive-wedding?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Richard & Angela Spencer. Bride's gown by Isaac Mizrahi at Target The celebration and blessing of a marriage is one of the happiest and most beautiful rites the Church offers.  So sad that it often turns into a slug-fest between the bri... Weddings/Marriage Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:10:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Marriage-101-how-to-have-a-beautiful-inexpensive-wedding?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Myrick-health-care-town-halls-this-week-interfaith-backers-go-tecchie?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner Rep. Sue Myrick  (R-NC-9)                   (website photo)Three Charlotte-area town hall meetings on healthcare reform are set for this week:August 2... Healthcare Debate Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:28:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10271-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Myrick-health-care-town-halls-this-week-interfaith-backers-go-tecchie?cid=exrss-Charlotte-Episcopal-Examiner