Meaning of life and faith divided by shared roots
A reader explores life purpose and the ties between Judaism and Christianity, noting shared heritage from the Old Testament and asking for comments on faith, death, and comfort after losing a baby and a mother. The God Squad replies on limbo, heaven, and eternal connection, offering compassionate guidance and inviting further questions through Telecare resources.
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Beliefs at heart of franchise clash
Walid Elkhatib, a Dunkin Donuts franchisee in Chicago, refused to serve pork due to Muslim beliefs, prompting a long legal battle over religious and racial bias. The 7th Circuit allowed the suit to proceed, blending religion with race in the case against Dunkin’ Donuts.
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Chicago
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Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts
Elkhatib
Boston
Federal Court of Appeals
Jerusalem
Council On American-Islamic Relations
Habib
U.S
Charles Norgle
7Th Circuit
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Cell phone finds test temptation to do right
A Iowa City case shows how cell phones tempt theft and reward schemes. Stephanie Kyle, 19, faces extortion charges after demanding a reward for a lost phone, while others note that personal data drives such acts. Sociologists say helping depends on time and circumstances, not just personality, with real stakes shown by a Chicago finder returning a BlackBerry and earning a Starbucks gift card.
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Stephanie Kyle
Iowa City
Johnson County
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
New York
Starbucks
Luxembourg archbishop to visit Dyersville in August
Archbishop Fernand Franck of Luxembourg will celebrate Mass in Wisconsin and Iowa before a public Mass in Dyersville on August 16 at 7 pm. The Luxembourg Cultural American Society coordinates the visit as part of re establishing cultural ties with area Luxembourgers.
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Fernand Franck
St. Donatus Catholic Church
St. Donatus
Iowa
Molly Rossiter
Dyersville
Germany
England
Judy Weber
Dyersville Area
St. Francis Xavier
Weber
Franck
Belgium
Wis
Port Washington
Wisconsin
Minnesota
France
Religious events and meetings listed for Cedar Rapids area
Submit information on religious events by noon Wednesday to Mary Huneke chair of the ministerial search committee at Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist Cedar Rapids. Events include Sunday morning and weekday gatherings across Cedar Rapids Marion and Iowa City areas with multiple pastors and venues and contact numbers for reservations and information.
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Mary Huneke
Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Carol Ledbetter
Ottawa
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Town Rd
Harp
Lee Ola Anders
Ill
Melrose Meadows
Dublin Dr
Iowa City
Christian Women's Club
Linda Sarton
Lone Tree
Charlotte Anderson
Washington
Iowa
Craig Harwood
Rockwall Collins
Mercy Medical Center
India Children's Chair
Squaw Creek
44Th St
Marion
United States
Dallas Holm
Edgewood Family Fellowship
Edgewood Rd
Ivan Parker
Union High School
LaPorte City
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Lowe Park
Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church
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