Religion prof examines 'missteps' among different faiths (St. Olaf news)
Well-meaning people can make 'holy missteps' when encountering faith traditions that differ from their own. In a "Faith and Values" article in the Minneapolis-based Star Tribune, Professor of Religion Anant Rambachan speaks of how Hindu practices often are misunderstood.
Pressure on Romney to firmly address Mormon faith (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
As he seeks to become the first Mormon U.S. president, Republican Mitt Romney faces a dilemma in courting conservative Christians who often dismiss his religion as a cult but now could decide his political fate.
Can Bush Fund Faith-Base Conferences? (CBS News)
One of the first initiatives George Bush pushed as president will be challenged next week in the Supreme Court. As Thalia Assuras reports, the court will hear arguments in a First Amendment case challenging Mr. Bush's faith-based programs.
Articles of Faith: Your spirituality is an experience to share with others (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
When people say they're spiritual, not religious, they often are being critical of organized religion.
Literary calendar (Pioneer Press)
Krista Tippett, creator and host of public radio's "Speaking of Faith," a weekly conversation about religion, meaning, ethics and ideas, has gathered her experiences and insights into a book. She'll launch "Speaking of Faith" (Penguin, $23.95) with a public reading at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fitzgerald Theater, 30 E. Exchange St., St. Paul.
GROUP WANTS FEDS, NOT FAITH (The Monterey County Herald)
Faith-based initiatives. Intelligent Design. Gay marriage. Terri Schiavo.
RELIGION BRIEFS (The Biloxi Sun Herald)
Announcements of special religion-related events may be published for two weeks prior to an event. Send to mynews@sunherald.com or fax to 896-2104. Please label "Religion Briefs." Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Keeping the Faith, Part 4 (WCAX 3)
Teens share their thoughts on the role religion plays in their lives.
Classes explore culture, faith (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Here's how you know a class is successful: The No. 1 criticism on end-of-term critique sheets is "Way too short."
Group lobbies to keep church, state separate (Contra Costa Times)
Faith-based initiatives. Intelligent design. Gay marriage. Terri Schiavo. Alarmed by what they see as religious groups' growing influence on government policy, a consortium has launched a public awareness campaign to defend the First Amendment's vow that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
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