Chic Muslim televangelist draws Egyptian youth to his sermons
Amr Khaled, a fashionable Egyptian preacher, blends Quranic storytelling with modern lifestyle appeal. He targets young adults at beaches and universities, urging piety with a chic image while dodging politics. Government scrutiny and church criticism follow his rapid rise.
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Joseph
Khaled
Karim Muhammad
Amr
Muhammad
Cairo
Rose el-Youssef
Te Rich
Associated Press
Speaking in Tongues Sparks Debate at Catholic Service
At Holy Apostles Catholic Church a charismatic service features speaking in tongues and an interpreter. Mel Lucero, a retired teacher, describes two tongue forms one controllable prayer language and a second inspired utterance. He notes tongues can draw attention and aid prayer in uncertain situations.
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Hayes
Ohio
Holy Apostles Catholic Church
Mel Lucero
Holy
Apostles
Lucero
Religion briefs preview parish events and talks
The Eucharistic Adoration Committee sponsors a procession after the 5 p.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist. A parish picnic, inquiry sessions at Simon Parish Center, and Corpus Christi events follow across Topeka churches. Zen and Dharma talks, Focus on the Family gatherings, and international student luncheons are announced with contact numbers.
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Simon Parish Center
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
W. 15Th
Brandon Woods Retirement Center
Reading is the core priority for schools says Dobson
James Dobson of Focus on the Family argues reading must be the job one for educators. He cites high illiteracy rates, recalls a student who quit after third grade, and calls for one on one instruction and remedial teaching to ensure each child learns to read. He urges funding for special techniques and trained reading specialists.
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James Dobson
Colorado Springs
Calo
Family
Tennessee anti lottery coalition grows across faiths
Muslims Buddhists join Southern Baptists in a campaign urging Tennessee voters to reject a November 5 referendum that would lift the constitutional ban on state lotteries. Leaders say the issue unites diverse groups while opponents warn of gambling harms and addiction. Senator Steve Cohen argues the lottery would funnel funds to education.
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Nashville
Tenn
Southern Baptists
Skip Armistead
United Methodist
Madison
Gambling Free
Tennessee Alliance
United Methodists
Steve Cohen
Memphis
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