Internet reshapes sermons as clergy blend faith with Web tools
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, pastors Martha Rogers and Brent Hartwig say the Internet accelerates sermon prep and provides ideas from sites like textweek and sermonspice. Experts warn reliance may risk losing the message’s integrity and demand careful stewardship of sacred words.
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Brent Hartwig
Hartwig
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
E. Court St
Iowa City
Hodi
Atheist billboard in Florida sparks debate and support
Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists unveiled a billboard in Fort Lauderdale declaring Don t believe in God You re not alone aiming to dispel myths about atheism. The ad drew protests yet drew broader interest as groups across states expand campaigns and life-service projects.
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Jaweed Kaleem McClatchy
Miami
Ken Loukinen
Florida Atheists and Secular Humanists
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Loukinen
Broward Sheriff Office
Richard Dawkins
Christopher Hitchens
Voices of Faith on Prosperity and Global Development
The Rev. Duke Tafty argues prosperity includes emotional well being, not just money, while The Rev. Pat Rush cites Catholic social teaching for global economic development with a focus on the common good. Pope Benedict XVI urged structural reform and personal virtue for broad prosperity.
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Tafty
Unity Temple
the Plaza
Kansas City, Mo
God
Pat Rush
Visitation Catholic Church
Kansas City
Benedict XVI
Benedict
Religious and calendar events listed for Cedar Rapids area
The Gazette invites submission of religious events and all calendar items to calendar pages. Details include Bishop Alan Scarfe service at Grace Episcopal Church and multiple Vacation Bible Schools at Good News Baptist Church and Christ Church Presbyterian. For registrations and forms call the Gazette offices.
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Gazette de Internet
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Christ Episcopal Church
40Th St
Cedar Rapids
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Gazetteonline.com
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Grace Episcopal Church
Good News Baptist Church
Third Ave
Christ Church Presbyterian
First Ave
Christ Church
Hus Presbyterian
Huschurch.org
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Florida International University
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