Worship sites seek to keep the faithful flu-free

When worshippers clasp hands to "pass the peace" or share the communion cup and offering plates, religious leaders around the country want to be sure they don't also pass on swine flu.

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In Indian mythology, cows have been accorded the status of a maternal figure and are considered to be givers of wealth and prosperity.

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Oh Creator

Oh star of heaven sweet, We worship you in truth. We bow at your human feet, For faith we need no proof. Oh child of Galilee past, We see your wisdom still. The die was early cast, The cost of following God's will.

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The new Republican National Committee Web site has been derided for its "GOP Heroes" section -- which teaches us that almost all of the great Republicans lived in the 1800's, and about half of them were black -- but there's another illustrious name on the list: Ronaldus Magnus.

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Can you imagine how the right-wing noise machine would react if President Obama: Increased federal spending as a percentage of the economy to levels previously seen only during World War II.Tripled the national debt.Dramatically increased Social Security payroll taxes on employee …

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The code's most direct challenge to al Qaeda is this: "Jihad has ethics and morals because it is for God. That means it is forbidden to kill women, children, elderly people, priests, messengers, traders and the like.

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Why do you write?

When I was a young man I wanted to be a writer. I started reading before kindergarten. No one taught me, it was just there. Of course because of my short life experiences at the time comprehension was a bit of a problem.

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Linoleum for the Lord

Many times as a rookie cop, you dread the nights when nothing is happening. Hours are spent driving around attempting to find something, anything.

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French archaeologists have discovered the oldest known place of worship dedicated to the dugong, or sea cow, on an island just north of Dubai, two research centers said Thursday. The sanctuary is believed to date back to 3,500 to 3,200 years BC.

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Crowds of people have flocked to a remote village in the Himalayas to worship a baby born with four arms and legs, believing him to be the reincarnation of the Hindu god Ganesh.

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The audience in the Gaza Strip clapped and cheered as the actor delivered the movie's most memorable line. "To kill Israeli soldiers is to worship God."

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POLL: Bohemian Grove; Evil or No Harm?

Inside Bohemian Grove - Version 1 Nixon, Eisenhower, and Reagan were members. The Bush Family Maintains a Strong Involvement. Now, for the First Time in History, Alex Jones Brings You Video from His Infiltration of Bohemian Grove.

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My Writing Exercises

I've done a couple of Scott's writing exercises and thought I'd keep a copy over here on my page. Topic: Hot Hot.

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Worship

Worship darkness Worship light Worship what is wrong or right Worship money Worship things Worship and see what it brings Don't worship hate, but worship Love Only worship God above...

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An excellent article on the TRUTH of Catholic worship.

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Church-State Watchdog Group Reminds Religious Leaders That Federal Tax Law Prohibits Election Intervention By Churches

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A growing controversy in the Christian Church is the unabated practice of worship mixed with ancient paganism. One of the clearest examples of this practice is the celebration of the modern day "traditional" Easter Holiday Service.

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On religion (or lack of)...

What I find extremely strange and hard to swallow is that the Jews always rebelled every time other people's gods were imposed on them.

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Acts of war by self-destruction seen as part of a larger psychological phenomenon Re­li­gion plays a role in su­i­cide bomb­ings—but it's col­lec­tive wor­ship, rath­er than lev­el of de­vo­tion, that fos­ters sup­port for such deeds, a new study con­cludes.

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For most of the Free World, Christmas is a holiday season celebrated more for its shopping, overeating and gift giving than the actual religious significance it once contained.

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"We have to say to Muslim people, if they come to Europe: 'We are glad that you are here, and we love you, but we have laws in our countries that must be followed.'" she says. "This is not racism at all. This is protecting human rights."

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I Come Before You

This is a new worship song that I wrote. At the time that I wrote it I was analyzing where I was in my relationship with God, and this song is basically a testimony of what I poured out to him at the time.

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Since Barack Obama ran to bring hope in a time of change, I'd like to see him extend that to how he worships. Presidents are forced to attend church as an empty ritual.

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Willow Lindley writes to us from Huffington Post as she shares a vital concern the Obama family has of finding a House of God to worship in. With all the Wright controversy, he needs to turn this thing around. And he can with the real Dr. James R.

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This is what we're up against.

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"Votive early, votive often."

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