Death fears fade for 9-year-old through faith and patience
A Glen Burnie Md family seeks help for their 9-year-old son's severe fear of death. Therapists advise continued psychological counseling and sensitive pastoral support, noting that such fears are common at this age and can improve with reassurance and faith. The piece suggests a patient, faith-informed approach and invites readers to send questions to the God Squad Telecare.
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Jesus
Glen Burnie
Bill Persky
UCC ad campaign sparks mixed church responses
Ministers say the United Church of Christ ad promoting inclusiveness sparked debate over acceptance of gays and other churches' policies. Critics call it propaganda and a misrepresentation of Christianity while supporters note increased attendance and clearer church identity.
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the Gazette
United Church of Christ
UCC
NBC
CBS
Association For Church Renewal
Dee Lundberg
Faith United Church of Christ
de Forest Ave
Iowa City
Lundberg
Friendly
Fritz Mellberg
Hope United Church of Christ
Ninth Ave
Hiawatha
Mellberg
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Albert Moh
Dividing Civility in Debates Over Values and God
The piece explores whether American value systems can reconcile amid religious and political divides. Charlotte Joy Martin argues liberals and conservatives view biblical terms differently while Frangipane sees the fusion of religious movements with politics as compatible with the Constitution. Both urge civil dialogue and mutual respect.
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God
Frangipane
Charlotte Joy Martin
Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids
Martin
Bush
Christmas Oratorio and religious events at Cedar Rapids churches
Information on Sunday services at Christ Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids include Christmas Oratorio at 8 and 10 30 a m with For the Time Being by W H Auden, Taize service at 6 p m, and an adult forum on The Myth of a Christian America World Religions in the Homeland series. Also listed are Christian Women’s Club events Nursery and costs.
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Christ Episcopal Church
40Th St
Cedar Rapids
W.H. Auden
Tim Macejak
Zen Buddhist Center
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St. SE
Fifth St
France
Christian Women’s Club
Morning Connection
Longbranch
Town Rd
Lutheran youths stage food drive in Cedar Rapids
About 150 youths and adults from Southeast Iowa ELCA congregations will conduct a scavenger hunt style food drive for the Linn Community Food Bank in northeast Cedar Rapids starting around 2 30 p m They aim to collect about 1700 non perishable items this year.
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The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Linn Community Food Bank
Brian Middlesworth
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Middleswarth
Faith and karma shape Hindu Muslim responses to tsunami
Hindu and Muslim leaders in the tri-state area interpret the tsunami disaster through faith. Karma frames a group test of humanity, with prayers seeking wisdom and compassion rather than relief from pain, while reaffirming devotion and the duty to help those affected.
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Jim Remsen
Knight Ridder
Rana Mitra
Chestnut Hill
Calcutta
Mitra
Todi
Allah
Abu Rahman
Masjid al-Madinah
Upper Darby
Newtown Square
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Mariott
Collins Rd
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Northland Ave
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