San Francisco Area Religion & Spirituality Examiners
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"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." 1...
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Before I begin today's writing, I want to report that one of the participants in the Season of Illumination has requested that I do a Treasure Mapping class So, I'm going...
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One year ago this morning, I had the unhappy assignment of parting ways with my longest-standing friend and companion, Marley. She was a...
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I had an interesting conversation yesterday with my niece about the pros and cons of expectation, attachment, and detachment. We both...
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The New Year's Resolution (a.k.a. "goal") for this column is to answer the Skeptic's Annotated Bible in the coming year,...
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On December 31, 2009, we'll experience a blue moon lunar eclipse. A blue moon typically refers to the second full moon in a given month,...
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Reading about all of the top news stories of 2009 is depressing. We have read about the top scandals. We have seen the top ten lists of...
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More on Robert Park’s crossing into North Korea. North Korea appears to be silent regarding the situation with Park. Some outlets are reporting that he has indeed...
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"When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength."____Chief Shawnee Tecumseh...
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The Associated Press recently asked all the candidates for Illinois governor for their opinions concerning evolution. You won't be...
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RI field fight part of bigger church-state dispute
2 days ago
A fight over athletic fields in this city goes beyond who gets to play soccer where and raises thorny questions about separation of church and state and public aid to religious institutions - divisive issues that have flared repeatedly in heavily Catholic Rhode Island.