http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:23 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:11:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-cancer-screeing-guides-for-women-cause-a-stir?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner APThe announcement of changes to recommended screening intervals to detect cancer of the breast by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force and cervical cancer by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)  has caused much c... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:11:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-cancer-screeing-guides-for-women-cause-a-stir?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Ford-off-to-rocky-start-as-appointed-Memphis-mayor?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner Joe Ford/ APContinuing the Ford political legacy here in the Memphis/Shelby county area, Joe Ford was appointed to fill the vacant position of County Mayor  by the Shelby County Commission after Mayor A. C. Wharton was elected mayor of Memp... Religion faith current events politics. current events Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:06:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Ford-off-to-rocky-start-as-appointed-Memphis-mayor?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Bredesen-set-to-release-4000-felons-while-empty-prison-in-Illinois-may-get-Gitmo-detainees?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner  AP It is often said by people of faith that we should all do our best to take care of our brothers and sisters, meaning other human beings. That generally means looking out for each other. Our constitution says that the government is respo... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:51:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Bredesen-set-to-release-4000-felons-while-empty-prison-in-Illinois-may-get-Gitmo-detainees?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Heather-Ellis-story-reflects-continuing-racial-strife?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner APIn the small town of Kennett, MO about two hours north of Memphis, a drama is unfolding that once again brings to mind just how far apart we of different races are.In a story posted by Jackie McPherson of myeyewitnessnews.com today, the headline re... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:20:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Heather-Ellis-story-reflects-continuing-racial-strife?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Ft-Hood-tragedy-leaves-many-questions?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP At about 1:30 pm on Thursday the 5th of November, Nidal Malik Hasan, a Major in the United States Army, entered a building at Ft. Hood Texas where soldiers were being processed for overseas deployment. Major Hasan allegedly produced two handg... faith current events Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Ft-Hood-tragedy-leaves-many-questions?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d5-COGIC-moves-convocation-to-St-Louis?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner For as long as anyone can remember the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) has held its annual convocation here in Memphis. This has come to be expected each year as the COGIC is headquartered here. This year, however, the annual event has been moved ... Religion faith current events Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:40:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m11d5-COGIC-moves-convocation-to-St-Louis?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Jedi-asked-to-remove-hood-in-store?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP There is often talk in this country about perceived religious discrimination. Apparently, this is an issue not only in our nation but others as well. A story posted to theAHN Digital News website byShannon McGregor, AHN Special Categorie... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:36:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Jedi-asked-to-remove-hood-in-store?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Italian-scientist-says-he-can-prove-Shroud-of-Turin-is-fake?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP  As if the Catholic Church doesn't have enough problems their most holy relic, the Shroud of Turin, has again proven to be a hoax perpetrated by a person or persons unknown. A Reuters story posted this morning states that an Italian scie... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:02:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Italian-scientist-says-he-can-prove-Shroud-of-Turin-is-fake?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Unruly-passenger-causes-plane-to-divert?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP It seems that a passenger on a flight from Seattle to Atlanta began quoting Bible passages and caused the flight to divert to Nashville in a story posted by the Associated Press today. Reading further into the story, according to spokeswoman ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:40:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Unruly-passenger-causes-plane-to-divert?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Latest-discovery-sheds-new-light-on-human-evolution?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP On October 1st of this year a discovery was announced that may have profound implications to those of faith throughout the world. The oldest, most complete, skeletal remains of what appears to be one of our earliest ancestors was discovered i... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:58:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Latest-discovery-sheds-new-light-on-human-evolution?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Parents-who-prayed-while-child-died-sentenced?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP In March of 2008 the parents of 11 year old Madeline (Kara) Neumann watched and prayed with members of a prayer group as she died. The child had become to weak to walk, talk or even drink as a result of complications brought on by a treatable... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:11:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Parents-who-prayed-while-child-died-sentenced?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Catholic-Church-loses-battle-to-suppress-documents-regarding-lawsuits?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP In another blow to the Catholic Church the Supreme Court has refuse to block the release of documents pertaining to lawsuits as a result of sexual abuse by it's priests in Connecticut. Although the suits were settled by the Church in 2001 and... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:29:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Catholic-Church-loses-battle-to-suppress-documents-regarding-lawsuits?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Memphis-Mayor-fist-bumps-the-Dalai-Lama?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP On September 22nd of this year the leadership of Memphis greeted the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist equivalent of the Pope, with a "fist bump" and a raucous "Hello Dalai!". Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery has spent the days since tha... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:13:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Memphis-Mayor-fist-bumps-the-Dalai-Lama?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Is-our-media-filtered?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP Yet another film has surfaced depicting schoolchildren singing the praises of President Obama and dialog taken directly from his campaign speeches. Children were singing "Yes we can" and "Yes we did" in this latest film am... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:16:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Is-our-media-filtered?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Reparations-in-America?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner AP Recently is was noted that Steve Cohen (D)Tenn has authored a resolution in the House of Representatives to back a bill sponsored by John Conyers (D) Michigan, for reparations to the descendants of slaves in this country. Cohen was praised by... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:03:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Reparations-in-America?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Elementary-school-children-sing-Obamas-praises?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner APPeople of faith every where are outraged at the actions of some teachers and the attitude displayed by the administrators of B. Bernice Young Elementary School in Burlington, New Jersey. By now almost everyone in America has seen the YouTube video ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:20:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Elementary-school-children-sing-Obamas-praises?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Religion-declining-in-America?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner APThere has been a noticeable hue and cry about religion in the media recently. It seems that the number of people who consider themselves religious is declining. A report released by Trinity College in Hartford Connecticut and conducted by Barry D. ... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:59:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Religion-declining-in-America?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Bartlett-debates-guns-in-parks?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner  AP Photo On Tuesday September 22nd the people of Bartlett and their local government officials met to express their opinions on whether or not to allow handgun carry permit holders to carry their legally owned and licensed guns in the city... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:30:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Bartlett-debates-guns-in-parks?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Hammurabis-CodeThe-basis-of-your-beliefs?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner Courtesy NASA Throughout the history of mankind we have migrated from one place to another. Human beings mix, mingle, and intermarry. We share thoughts, ideas, and DNA. The ancient Chinese gave us gunpowder, and changed the face of warfare. Coff... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:45:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Hammurabis-CodeThe-basis-of-your-beliefs?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d15-The-Ten-Commandments-101-the-8th-9th-and-10th-Commandments?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner APThis week we will complete our look at the Ten Commandments by looking at the 8th, 9th, and 10th Commandments. The eighth of the Commandments is; "You shall not steal". Once again, it seems to be pretty self explanatory. Don't take what d... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:06:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13046-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner~y2009m9d15-The-Ten-Commandments-101-the-8th-9th-and-10th-Commandments?cid=exrss-Memphis-Religion--Politics-Examiner