http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:09:40 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:14:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Public-school-prayersfrom-a-childs-eyes?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner In 1961, a four year old girl in a Brooklyn kindergarten classroom stands at attention as the elderly substitute teacher leads the class in the pledge of allegiance. Directly afterward, the substitute tells the class it is time to pray. The regula... compassion social injustice Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:14:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Public-school-prayersfrom-a-childs-eyes?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Sweat-lodge-deaths-during-Ray-retreat?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner  On October 8, 2009, two participants of James Arthur Ray's "Spiritual Warrior" program died during the five-day retreat in Yavapai County, Arizona. Nineteen other attendees were transported to local hospitals for burns, breathing diff... New Age ceremonies Native American Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:44:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Sweat-lodge-deaths-during-Ray-retreat?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Happy-birthday-Mahatma-Gandhi?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Mahatma Gandhi Statue (Photo: dbking Today we celebrate the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948), a leader who led India in its struggle of independence from the British empire with the use of non-violen... Hinduism social injustice religious leaders Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:17:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Happy-birthday-Mahatma-Gandhi?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Festive-foods-of-Rosh-Hashana-and-Yom-Kippur-link-generations?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Photo courtesy of Ayala Moriel During Rosh Hashana and the days until Yom Kippur, it is customary to go within and consider your thoughts and actions over the course of the year. Have you hurt anyone over the last 12 months? Ask for forgiveness. Hav... Judaism festive foods Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:31:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Festive-foods-of-Rosh-Hashana-and-Yom-Kippur-link-generations?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Religion-101-What-is-Scientology?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner A Scientology Church (Photo credit: Velo Steve courtesy of Flickr.com)Scientology is a religion that was created by L. Ron Hubbard in 1952. Before that time, Hubbard was well known as a fiction writer. The Scientology website states that writing was ... Scientology Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:59:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Religion-101-What-is-Scientology?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Synchronistically-spiritual-board-games?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Triquetra courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsThere are many ways for a seeker to determine the next step on his or her path to "awareness." Some are drawn to yoga or meditation; others may immerse themselves in volumes of wisdom, ranging from co... New Age New Thought synchronicity Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:19:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Synchronistically-spiritual-board-games?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Religion-101-What-is-Ramadan?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner AP Photo/Dan Balilty Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. It is also the name of the most important Islamic holiday. This year Ramadan began on August 22nd and will be celebrated until September 20th or 21st. The beginning and ending ... Islam holidays Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:56:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Religion-101-What-is-Ramadan?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Tweet-your-prayers-to-the-Western-Wall?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) For hundreds of years, Jews have visited the Western Wall and placed small pieces of paper with prayers, wishes, and thanks in the crevices between the stones of the wall. They believe that the Wall, one of the holiest sit... Judaism Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:35:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Tweet-your-prayers-to-the-Western-Wall?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Iraqi-Islamic-militia-murdered-hundreds-of-gay-men?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner .Followers of Moqtada al-Sadr (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)According to the Human Rights Watch, militant Iraqi Muslims seek out, kidnap, torture and murder men who are suspected of being gay or who are considered to be effeminate, while Iraqi authorities do... Islam Middle East social injustice Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:54:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Iraqi-Islamic-militia-murdered-hundreds-of-gay-men?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Religion-101-What-is-Reconstructionist-and-Humanistic-Judaism?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Photo courtesy of FlickrMost people are aware that there are three branches of Judaism in North America: Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Not many people are aware that there are two, newer branches of the religion. Reconstructionist Judaism was f... Judaism Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:23:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Religion-101-What-is-Reconstructionist-and-Humanistic-Judaism?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d11-In-memory-of-Eunice-Kennedy-Shriver-a-woman-of-valor?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Photo courtesy of FlickrA woman of valor, who can find? Far beyond pearls is her value.Her husband's heart trusts in her and he shall lack no fortune.She repays his good, but never his harm, all the days of her life.She seeks out wool and linen, and... tribute Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:43:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d11-In-memory-of-Eunice-Kennedy-Shriver-a-woman-of-valor?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Jill-and-Kevins-tacky-wedding-processional?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner   Like many of you, I watched Jill and Kevin Heinz's wedding procession on YouTube with mixed emotions: laughter and horror. The sight of the wedding party bopping down the aisle, one groomsman walking on his hands, two bridesmaids flinging the... ceremonies Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:48:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Jill-and-Kevins-tacky-wedding-processional?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Religion-101-What-is-Lughnasadh?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.flickr.com/photos/dejunglelorm/439588639/  In pre-Christian Ireland, Lughnasadh (pronounced Loo-nah-saw), also known as Lammas, was one of four annual festivals on the Celtic calendar and was celebrated on or around August 1. Lughnas... holidays Neopagan Wicca Druids Celtic Reconstructionists Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:58:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Religion-101-What-is-Lughnasadh?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Religion-101-What-is-Tisha-BAv?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner The remains of the Second Temple, the Western Wall. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wmliu/1902407460/Tisha B'Av is a Jewish holiday that usually occurs in July. This year, the holiday begins at sundown on July 29th and ends after sundown on July 30th. ... Judaism Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:50:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Religion-101-What-is-Tisha-BAv?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Russell-Simmons-FFEU-brings-rabbis-and-imams-together-for-interfaith-dialogue?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Russell Simmons (http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom)On July 20-23, the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, in conjunction with the World Jewish Congress United States and the Islamic Society of North America, hosted a group of 28 rabbis ... Judaism Islam interfaith event religious intolerance Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:46:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Russell-Simmons-FFEU-brings-rabbis-and-imams-together-for-interfaith-dialogue?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Osmonds-proclaim-miracles-at-Ogden-community-interfaith-service?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.flickr.com/photos/9913153@N08/2437406379David Osmond suffers from multiple sclerosis, as does his father Alan, the oldest brother of the Osmond Brothers singing group. On Sunday, July 19th, David and his father were guest speakers at the ... interfaith event miracles Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Osmonds-proclaim-miracles-at-Ogden-community-interfaith-service?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Religion-101-Where-are-NJs-Unitarian-Universalist-congregations?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner   Photo Credit: www.flickr.com/photos/lwr/237152027  The Unitarian Universalist Association's website states that Universalists became an organized religion in 1763 and the Unitarians followed suit in 1825. They combined resources and beco... Unitarian Universalist Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:04:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Religion-101-Where-are-NJs-Unitarian-Universalist-congregations?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Religion-101-Finding-the-perfect-house-of-worship?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner   (AP Photo/The Salt Lake Tribune, Jeremy Harmon)There are a number of fine ways to find the perfect house of worship, no matter what your religion. Whether you've recently moved or you are just considering switching to a new congregation, the f... religious search Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:17:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Religion-101-Finding-the-perfect-house-of-worship?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Michael-Jacksons-nondenominational-funeral?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner Paris Jackson (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, Pool)If he was present there in spirit, Michael Jackson would have enjoyed his funeral. There were rumors that Michael Jackson had converted to Islam at the end of 2008. This was never publicly acknowledged b... Islam Jehovah's Witness Nondenominational Christianity Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:59:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Michael-Jacksons-nondenominational-funeral?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Religious-symbol-intolerance?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner (Photo credit: www.flickr.com)The World Wide Web is filled with information. The surfer must use caution in looking for information as some well-meaning websites are actually filled with misinformation guided by fear. The authors of these sites are ... fear religious intolerance Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:57:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9662-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Religious-symbol-intolerance?cid=exrss-Newark-Interfaith-Spirituality-Examiner