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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 2008
Page
16
Reader asks if Buddhism is a religion. The reply notes Buddhism lacks a personal God and centers on sunyata and dependent origination. It describes enlightenment, nirvana, the Buddha’s teaching, and a path of inner change as a core religious framework.
The 2008 election deepened church racial rifts as non-white Christians backed Obama while white Christians favored McCain. Clergy cited insensitivity over Obama beliefs and pro choice, with leaders like Bishop T D Jakes urging cross racial understanding and broader unity within faith communities.
Faith based voting showed Obama ahead of Kerry among religious groups in 2004 with Caldwell noting critics unfairly target Obama while Jackson defends fair questions about his faith. Wright sermons and Obama’s departure from Trinity Church are cited as context for his Christian identity.
By the early 21st century about 26 percent of households are headed by singles, yet stereotypes persist. DePaulo notes “singlism” and marketing biases favor couples, while individuals like Melissa Beckins and Brad Happ discuss personal acceptance and future plans. The piece surveys attitudes, dating norms, and social pressures affecting single people.
Echo Hill Presbyterian Church begins construction on 18.1 acres on C Avenue NE north of Boyson Road. The church formed by Kenwood Park and Central Park Presbyterians aims for a $4.5 million building substantially complete by August with a new pastor search underway. The Rev. Roger Ricketts served as interim until the union and the Rev. Duane Hix left.
Religious events list includes a 2:30 p.m. Sunday Kristallnacht anniversary at the Iowa City Public Library with speaker Marianne Bern. Also notes Sunday services and talks in Cedar Rapids and Omaha related to faith, poetry, writing, and community topics. Contact numbers provided.
The Gazette invites churches in the Cedar Rapids Iowa City area to submit Christmas service schedules including denomination church name address contact phone and service times. A flood related relocation note and deadline December 1 are included with mailing address and email.
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