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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 2003
Page
17
A reader questions losing Jewish identity as attendance wanes and social friction grows. The response distinguishes Jewishness from Judaism, urges sustaining ties to the Jewish people, and recommends finding a rabbi and returning to communal worship to renew spiritual life. God calls the reader to contribute gifts to the faith community.
The practice grows as churches from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City host Blessing of the Animals events. Clergy note animals' sacred role and the rising pet ownership rate, with ceremonies sometimes leading to funerals and memorial gardens for companions.
The AP notes Oxford University Press wins for a title on God in a debate between a Christian and an atheist. The piece cites Dennett and Kristof criticisms, with theologians like Craig and Sinnot Arm strong presenting arguments about miracles, creation and the universe.
The excerpt argues for God's existence via fine tuning and objective morality while noting Craig's critiques. It contrasts Sinnot-Armstrong’s objections to miracles and origins with the view that absolute moral values imply a divine source, yet acknowledges counterpoints and suggests Swinburne offers a believer's edition.
A series of religious and musical events across Iowa includes Doug Brummel’s humor at St Marys Church Solon an evening with Joan Hackbarth leading Women of Worship at Prairiewoods Hiawatha and anniversary and revival services at Harvest Christian Fellowship Vinton and Cedar Rapids churches. Proceeds benefit hunger relief. reservations advised for The Other Twelve Disciples event.
A Cedar Rapids and Iowa City church events roundup lists Healthy Congregations Seminar sessions from Oct to Apr at First Lutheran Cedar Rapids. It also notes cemetery tours, stained glass talks, street party, multiple worship services, youth rally, women’s zone rally, and a Blessing of the Animals among weekend programs at Trinity Episcopal Cedar Rapids and Pleasantview Home Kalona.
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