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HS Cheerleader Asia Canada Boldly Leads Prayer Before Games

29 Sep 2014
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Emily Murdoch

Asia Canada, a cheerleader in Tennessee, defies the ruling to ban prayer in schools. She leads her community in the Lord's Prayer, and they fully support her. Asia Canada, a co-captain of a cheerleading...

Is 2014 a Bad Year for Atheists?

08 Sep 2014
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Mike Dobbins

Though a little less than 4 months remain in 2014 I suspect New Year’s Eve celebrations can’t arrive soon enough for atheists in the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court, along with the lower...

Andrew W.K., Rocker and “King of Partying,” Describes the Power of Prayer

04 Sep 2014
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Alison Lesley

photo: Victoria Morse Andrew W.K. is best known for his 2001 hit "Party Hard," which became an anthem for teens and twenty-somethings, even 13 years later. But now, every Wednesday, Andrew W.K. sits...

Do You Love Enough to Heal Your Dog or Cat? To Bring an Elephant to Tears?

03 Sep 2014
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Keith Wommack

Although some believe that animals, regardless of their capacity to reason, are primarily instinctive and reactionary, I’m convinced that every living creature has a spiritual nature. This spiritual...

Restaurant discount for customers who pray before meals sparks controversy

08 Aug 2014
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Alison Lesley

A North Carolina diner instituted a controversial policy to get a discount on your food, but it's since been reversed due to complaints. At Mary's Gourmet Diner in Winston-Salem, North Carolina,...

Why do Christians Want Christian Prayers Removed from UK Schools?

15 Jul 2014
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Kyle Glatz

The Church of England is requesting Christian prayers be eliminated from UK Schools. Since the 1988 Education Reform Act, all public schools in the United Kingdom have been required to have some form...

Hindu mantras open Maryland’s Laurel City Council 1st time in 144 years

24 Jun 2014
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Rajan Zed

Just before the Laurel City Council Hindu invocation, from left to right, are — Council member Valerie Nicholas, Council member Michael Leszcz, Council president Frederick Smalls, Hindu statesman Rajan...

US House of Representatives to open with Hindu prayer

17 Jun 2014
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Rajan Zed

Rajan Zed, Hindu statesman, gives a prayer at the Alaska House of Representatives in 2009. United States House of Representatives in Washington DC will open with Hindu prayer on June 19 at 12 noon. Distinguished...

How Good Health Requires Good Listening: The Positive Relationship Between Spirituality and Health

12 Jun 2014
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Keith Wommack

Listening in our conversations and in our prayers can develop a healthy body and mind. Admit it. You’re a lousy listener. Don’t fret. I used to be one, but I’ve been fine-tuning my skill, and you can too. I...

Religion and Spirituality Are Both Good For Your Health

03 Apr 2014
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Alison Lesley

The company of and camaraderie with other churchgoers leave the church member filled with elation and spiritual strength. Yet recent studies suggest that such spirituality, not just religion, is also...