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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Humanist plans God-less 'congregation'
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The monthly schedule is church-like, with its parenting classes, guest speakers and small group meetings to hash out shared beliefs. But God isn't part of this Cambridge congregation.
Greg Epstein, the humanist chaplain at Harvard University, is building a God-free model of community that he hopes helps humanists increase in numbers and influence.
Epstein sees potential in research showing that there are more people with no religion. In the latest American Religious Identification Survey, released this month, 15 percent of respondents in 2008 said they had no religion, compared to 8.2 percent in 1990. Epstein believes that group includes large numbers of people who are humanist, but have never identified themselves that way and can be reached.
At the same time, there is broader acceptance of those with no faith, as indicated by President Barack Obama's mention of "nonbelievers" in his inaugural address, Epstein said.
Definitions of humanism vary. Generally, humanists reject belief in the supernatural and are guided by reason, experience and compassion for others. Epstein defines the philosophy as a commitment to living ethical, personally fulfilling lives while serving the greater good.
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Greg Epstein, the humanist chaplain at Harvard University, is building a God-free model of community that he hopes helps humanists increase in numbers and influence.
Epstein sees potential in research showing that there are more people with no religion. In the latest American Religious Identification Survey, released this month, 15 percent of respondents in 2008 said they had no religion, compared to 8.2 percent in 1990. Epstein believes that group includes large numbers of people who are humanist, but have never identified themselves that way and can be reached.
At the same time, there is broader acceptance of those with no faith, as indicated by President Barack Obama's mention of "nonbelievers" in his inaugural address, Epstein said.
Definitions of humanism vary. Generally, humanists reject belief in the supernatural and are guided by reason, experience and compassion for others. Epstein defines the philosophy as a commitment to living ethical, personally fulfilling lives while serving the greater good.
Full Story here
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Bringing Israel's Lost Tribe Home
One of the great mysteries of ancient history has been the fate of the lost tribes of Israel.
But one Jewish organization believes it has found the lost tribe, called Bnei Menashe, and plans to bring them home.
Daniel is part of the Bnei Menashe tribe in India. They are believed to be descendants of the 10 lost tribes of Israel who were exiled from their homeland almost 3,000 years ago.
The Bnei Menashe practice Judaism, observing the sabbath, keeping kosher and even celebrating Jewish festivals-- all while living in India and hoping to someday return to the promise land.
Michael Freund is working to bring the Bnei Menshe to Israel.
"They see it as the fulfillment of the of biblical prophecy. which i believe it is," he explained.
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But one Jewish organization believes it has found the lost tribe, called Bnei Menashe, and plans to bring them home.
Daniel is part of the Bnei Menashe tribe in India. They are believed to be descendants of the 10 lost tribes of Israel who were exiled from their homeland almost 3,000 years ago.
The Bnei Menashe practice Judaism, observing the sabbath, keeping kosher and even celebrating Jewish festivals-- all while living in India and hoping to someday return to the promise land.
Michael Freund is working to bring the Bnei Menshe to Israel.
"They see it as the fulfillment of the of biblical prophecy. which i believe it is," he explained.
Full story and video
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Alaska volcano erupts 4 times on Friday
Mount Redoubt volcano in southern Alaska erupted four times on Friday, shooting ash as high as 51,000 feet, scientists said.
The latest eruption took place at 8:30 p.m. (12:30 a.m. Saturday ET), according to the National Weather Service. That eruption followed three other ones earlier Friday.
The eruptions are the latest in a series that began Sunday.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said the alert level remains at its highest possible designation -- red -- indicating that an eruption is under way or imminent and that the eruption will produce a "significant emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere."
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The latest eruption took place at 8:30 p.m. (12:30 a.m. Saturday ET), according to the National Weather Service. That eruption followed three other ones earlier Friday.
The eruptions are the latest in a series that began Sunday.
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said the alert level remains at its highest possible designation -- red -- indicating that an eruption is under way or imminent and that the eruption will produce a "significant emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere."
Full Story Here
Friday, March 27, 2009
Radio Interview with Joel Rosenberg
Worldview Matters with Brannon Howse
Topic: Inside the Revolution and the Epicenter. Brannon’s guest is NY Times best-selling author Joel Rosenberg. Topic One: Why Iran is more dangerous today than ever before. Topic Two: The top five worst case scenarios for America involving a terrorist attack. Topic Three: Why the radical Muslims want to annihilate America? Topic Four: Why are so many Muslims coming to Jesus Christ? Topic Five: Is America mentioned in the Bible as part of the last days? Topic Six: What are some possible scenarios for demise of America and her absence from the last days? Topic Seven: New Secretary of Homeland Security will not use the word terrorist? Topic Eight: Is Israel sitting on an incredible amount of oil? Topic Nine: The Bible says Damascus will be wiped from the face of the earth. When and how will this happen? Topic Ten: How will Islam fit into a one-world religion?
Good stuff!
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Topic: Inside the Revolution and the Epicenter. Brannon’s guest is NY Times best-selling author Joel Rosenberg. Topic One: Why Iran is more dangerous today than ever before. Topic Two: The top five worst case scenarios for America involving a terrorist attack. Topic Three: Why the radical Muslims want to annihilate America? Topic Four: Why are so many Muslims coming to Jesus Christ? Topic Five: Is America mentioned in the Bible as part of the last days? Topic Six: What are some possible scenarios for demise of America and her absence from the last days? Topic Seven: New Secretary of Homeland Security will not use the word terrorist? Topic Eight: Is Israel sitting on an incredible amount of oil? Topic Nine: The Bible says Damascus will be wiped from the face of the earth. When and how will this happen? Topic Ten: How will Islam fit into a one-world religion?
Good stuff!
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