October 1, 2004 A respectful look at native spirituality

The eclectic and prolific Philip Jenkins asserts that during the past century, a profound shift has occurred in the mainstream acceptance of Native American spirituality. What was once considered demonic is now followed as a way...

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October 1, 2004 Sacred and profane make a soulful blend in Baptism

Fifteen years ago, Lenny Kravitz was both an anomaly and a breath of fresh air. A gifted songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he had the goods to deliver his classic rock leanings. Some may have decried his work as derivative,...

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October 1, 2004 Israeli film lauded for its 'spiritual values'

The Ecumenical Jury at the 28th Montreal World Film Festival has awarded its prize to the feature film Hacala Hasurit (The Syrian Bride), an Israeli-French-German co-production by Jerusalem-born director Eran Riklis. The...

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October 1, 2004 ECUSA's troubles continue with three parishes seceding

Emphasizing the Anglican primates' agreement that "bishops are to respect the boundaries of one another's dioceses and provinces," Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold of the Episcopal Church of the United States (ECUSA) has sent a...

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October 1, 2004 Churches have much to learn from Golden Arches

Churches should take a leaf from the 750-page training manual of global restaurant giant McDonald's and make first-time visitors feel more welcome, a study has found. McDonald's "entire ethos is geared around making us feel...

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October 1, 2004 Ivan's wrath

Rubble surrounds St. George's church, located in St. George's, Grenada, the capital which was hardest hit by Hurricane Ivan last month. Donations are being accepted for relief in the area; cheques may be made out to...

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October 1, 2004 Agencies channel emergency aid to Sudan

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) has provided an additional $15,000 emergency relief aid for the troubled region of Darfur, Sudan, where according to the United Nations the "worst humanitarian crisis in the...

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October 1, 2004 Dry Australia churches unite to pray for rain

Churches from various denominations held a Pray for Rain service at St. Andrew's (Anglican) Cathedral in Sydney as the worst drought in Australia 's history continued to ravage farms, causing hardships to many farmers. The...

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October 1, 2004 Report identifies religious persecution

Saudi Arabia, North Korea and Laos top the list of the worst violators of religious freedom, according to the 2004 Report on Religious Freedom published in Rome by the Italian section of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The...

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October 1, 2004 Nude calendar helps Rwandan survivors

A calendar featuring nude photographs of a group of women in Horsley, Gloucestershire, was launched in a village church last month to mark the 10th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. Thousands of women survivors were...

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