http://www.examiner.com/phoenix?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:58:50 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Indians-pilgrims-and-those-who-have-helped-us?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality At its very essence, Thanksgiving Day reminds us of all we can be grateful for. The pilgrims survived their first few difficult years in large part due to the assistance of local Indian tribes. It wasn't always an easy alliance. Certainly not as easy... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:14:47 GMT Torie Cooper - Phoenix Spiritual Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2863-Phoenix-Spiritual-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Indians-pilgrims-and-those-who-have-helped-us?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-24555-Phoenix-Christian-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-land-of-Nod?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality   As Christians, we all assume through the recounts of Genesis in the Old Testament, that Adam and Eve were the first inhabitants of Eden and of this earth, and that they procreated two sons, Cain and Abel initially (Genesis 4:1-2). In essence,... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:26:37 GMT Leo Gorny - Phoenix Christian Spirituality Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24555-Phoenix-Christian-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m11d20-The-land-of-Nod?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-8611-Phoenix-Spiritual-Pathways-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Giving-thanks-for-a-child-in-song-A-Childs-Love-is-a-new-kind-of-spiritual-in-this-video-short?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality 'A Child’s Love' is a song that expresses a father’s love for his daughter in a soulful way that is as much prayer of gratitude for the gift of a child as popular song. The Eddie Benitez song, recorded in Phoenix last summer, touches the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44:27 GMT MaryEllen O'Brien - Phoenix Spiritual Pathways Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8611-Phoenix-Spiritual-Pathways-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Giving-thanks-for-a-child-in-song-A-Childs-Love-is-a-new-kind-of-spiritual-in-this-video-short?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-11724-Phoenix-Biblical-Prophecy-Examiner~y2009m11d15-The-Vatican-prepares-for-extraterrestrial-discovery?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality According to a Google News report, Vatican Astronomer, Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, presented the results of a 5-day conference. This conference brought 30 different international experts from various fields together to discuss... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:04:30 GMT Jared Rutledge - Phoenix Biblical Prophecy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11724-Phoenix-Biblical-Prophecy-Examiner~y2009m11d15-The-Vatican-prepares-for-extraterrestrial-discovery?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-22125-Phoenix-Unchurched-Singles-Examiner~y2009m11d14-2012--the-movie--is-this-how-the-world-as-we-know-it-will-end?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality TEOTWAWKI – the end of the world as we know it. The Mayan calendar and other prophecies predict that something is going to happen on December 21, 2012 - which is also the winter solstice. 2012 the movie starring John Cusak opened Friday. It’s... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:57:00 GMT Giselle Aguiar - Phoenix Unchurched Singles Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22125-Phoenix-Unchurched-Singles-Examiner~y2009m11d14-2012--the-movie--is-this-how-the-world-as-we-know-it-will-end?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-15826-Phoenix-Science--Theism-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Are-Aliens-Equal-to-or-Greater-Than-Humans-Part-III?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality                                             ... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:41:57 GMT Thomas Lindley - Phoenix Science & Theism Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15826-Phoenix-Science--Theism-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Are-Aliens-Equal-to-or-Greater-Than-Humans-Part-III?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-24207-Phoenix-Pagan-Examiner~y2009m11d10-A-salute-to-our-Veterans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm!" ~ George Orwell Wednesday, November 11, we celebrate our nations warriors both past and present.  There... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:27:53 GMT Laura Roberts - Phoenix Pagan Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24207-Phoenix-Pagan-Examiner~y2009m11d10-A-salute-to-our-Veterans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-25980-Phoenix-Christianity-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Veterans-honored-the-true-definition?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality                                            ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:53:42 GMT Edith Levy - Phoenix Christianity Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25980-Phoenix-Christianity-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Veterans-honored-the-true-definition?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-26551-Phoenix-Freethought-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Is-it-ever-right-to-do-wrong-Part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality In a previous column, I explained how the morality of an act is not an intrinsic quality of the act, but was instead determined by the context in which the act took place. There are two elements which form this “moral context.” So far, I... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:16:32 GMT Tomm Carr - Phoenix Freethought Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26551-Phoenix-Freethought-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Is-it-ever-right-to-do-wrong-Part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-12056-Phoenix-Evangelical-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Wearing-a-mask-for-Halloween?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality It’s Halloween and there are people cavorting about wearing costumes and masks. Some of the participants are small children, living out a cultural expression that has debatable usefulness. Others are adults that should probably give serious consideration... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:20:41 GMT Dennis Holden - Phoenix Evangelical Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12056-Phoenix-Evangelical-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Wearing-a-mask-for-Halloween?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-23180-Phoenix-Spiritual-Growth-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Clear-your-emotional-blocks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality The direct result in clearing a past trauma is a change of emotions. Emotions are the result of a thought and an intense feeling coming together in the nervous system. The way we interpret our life, a success or series of failures is directly associated... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:41:09 GMT Rhonda McFarland-Schultz - Phoenix Spiritual Growth Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23180-Phoenix-Spiritual-Growth-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Clear-your-emotional-blocks?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-19971-Phoenix-End-Times-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Satan-steals-Christians-paradigms-philosophiesworldviewsmindsets?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality While the jury is still out on whether the one-world government and one-world religion conspiracies are true, in several Christian Phoenicians’ minds, there is no doubt that these conspiracies are real. For sure, there are many people in Phoenix... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:19:11 GMT Nadine Drayton-Keen - Phoenix End Times Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19971-Phoenix-End-Times-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Satan-steals-Christians-paradigms-philosophiesworldviewsmindsets?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-17373-Phoenix-Signs-of-the-Times-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Should-Christians-be-celebrating-Halloween?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality How long is your memory? On January 8, 2005, Prince Harry attended a costume party. The 20-year-old decided to go as a Nazi. While that may seem like a really stupid choice, to him it was simply a humorous costume, perhaps like something from... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:10:12 GMT Bill Underwood - Phoenix Signs of the Times Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17373-Phoenix-Signs-of-the-Times-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Should-Christians-be-celebrating-Halloween?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-12817-Phoenix-Christian-Womens-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Scary-fun?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality There is a lot to do around the valley for Halloween: parties, haunted houses, trick or treating. The weather is cool, and the fun-loving attitude is everywhere bursting forth. Fall is in the air, and free candy will soon be here. It’s time... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:23:25 GMT Peggy Dale - Phoenix Christian Women's Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12817-Phoenix-Christian-Womens-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Scary-fun?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-16224-Phoenix-Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d8-The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality   Jesus said “Ask and ye shall receive’ and ‘whatsoever ye shall ask for in prayer, believing, ye shall receive’. When you pray, believe that you already have whatever it is and your belief will help make it so.  But... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:24:30 GMT Sue Lusk - Phoenix Spiritual Living Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16224-Phoenix-Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d8-The-Power-of-Positive-Thinking?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-12760-Phoenix-Protestant-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Is-the-Mojave-Cross-a-violation-of-the-separation-of-church-and-state?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality There is controversy brewing in the Supreme Court over whether or not a World War I war memorial that has resided on government land for decades should be removed because it bears the symbol of the Christian cross.  While this case is pending in... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:09:20 GMT Shane Meehan - Phoenix Protestant Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12760-Phoenix-Protestant-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Is-the-Mojave-Cross-a-violation-of-the-separation-of-church-and-state?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-24184-Phoenix-Christian-Mens-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Was-Jesus-a-man-of-logic-or-intuition?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality Men's brains tend to perform tasks predominantly with the left-side, which is the logical/rational side of the brain. Women, on the other hand, use both sides of their brains because a woman's brain has a larger corpus callosum, which means women can... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:33:07 GMT Robert Miller - Phoenix Christian Men's Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24184-Phoenix-Christian-Mens-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Was-Jesus-a-man-of-logic-or-intuition?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-22389-Phoenix-Mind-Body--Spirit-Examiner~y2009m9d21-International-Day-of-Peace?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality   Today is International Day of Peace.  If you would like to participate - look for events in your area by visiting internationaldayofpeace.org/participate/find_an_event.html.  In 1981, September 21 was delcared the International... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:54:32 GMT Letisha Ulibarri-Meza - Phoenix Mind, Body & Spirit Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22389-Phoenix-Mind-Body--Spirit-Examiner~y2009m9d21-International-Day-of-Peace?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-16844-Phoenix-Evolution-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Modern-Christian-apologists-and-evolution?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality As I've explained in previous articles, Creationism, and it's new incarnation, Intelligent Design, are very often accepted by many christians, even Christian apologists. With the tidal wave of the popularity of the so-called "New Atheism"... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:54:07 GMT Ken Hoover - Phoenix Evolution Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16844-Phoenix-Evolution-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Modern-Christian-apologists-and-evolution?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality http://www.examiner.com/x-12584-Phoenix-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Saving-time?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality I look upward.  I earn time.   I look forward.  I utilize time.  I look inward.  I save time.   I look backward.  I waste time.        SAVE TIME!     ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:42:59 GMT Ken Colander - Phoenix Spirituality Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12584-Phoenix-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Saving-time?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Phoenix-Religion_and_Spirituality