The God Gene and faith hardwired in our genes
Dean Hamer faces criticism from evangelicals and skeptics over The God Gene arguing spirituality has a genetic basis. He cites VMAT2 and brain chemistry linked to meditative states, while critics warn of overreach and non replicable links. Some religious leaders see value in universal genetic spirituality, others warn of determinism and harm to personal growth.
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Washington
Dean Haier
Yaneelicals
Hamer
Bun Hamer
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Time Magazine
Hils
Carl Dimmer
Scientific Americaan
John Chane
Episcopal Diocese of
Chane
Paul
Chini
Is There Really Santa Claus Explored In Family Guidance
A Santa question sparks a range of responses from churches and parents. Reports cite a Los Angeles archdiocese official defending age-appropriate talk while a priest apologizes, and guidance suggests options from silence to direct discussion about the Santa myth and Christmas meaning.
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Sante Fe Springs
Calif
Hatonal
Servicws
Ruben Rocha
St. Pius ' Catholic
Vhurth
Tod Tanners
Archdincess of
Los Angeles
Rocha
St Nicholas card raises church debate on Santa links
A discussion on linking St Nicholas with Santa Claus explores church traditions in Catholic Orthodox and Anglican contexts. The piece notes Nicholas of Myra as a 4th century bishop who gave to the poor and inspired the modern Santa story, while warning against overcommercialization and confusing children about the saint's real meaning. Father Nicholas Rangoon warns against misplacing Nicholas at the mall and urges careful teaching during Advent and Nativity reflection.
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Goa
Nicholas
Myra
Dee
St. Nicholas
Christmas church events across Avon and Elyria area
Avon and Elyria churches announce a busy Christmas season with concerts cantatas and services. Avon CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD hosts a Christmas cantata Comfort and Joy at 7:30 p m Friday and 6 p m Sunday December 19, Avon Lake CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH offers CaralFast spaghetti dinner at 4 p m Sunday with tickets 5 dollars and family passes, St Joseph Catholic Church hosts an 8 p m Christmas concert Friday featuring True North Chorale and Symphony, and True North Chamber Singers under Rick Fortney. Jesuit Retreat House presents an evening of comfort for those grieving at 7 p m Thursday led by JoDee Coulter and Patrick Burns. New Year retreat priced at 60 dollars per person runs Dec 31 to Jan 1. Other local churches schedule family services Christmas Eve and various worship times with choirs, special programs, and blue Christmas services. Some events require reservations or offer takeout meals.
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Avon Lake
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lake Ave
Wil
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Lake Road
True North Chorale
Symphony
True North Chamber Singers
Rick Fortney
Freewill
Skate Road
JoDee Coulter
MEDC
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Patrck Burns
JRF
Cleveland
Euclid Ave
Gataway
Prospect Ave
Bob Stéc
Catholic Dinesse of
P.m
Euciks ‘Ave
Kurt Wiesner
Elyria MT. Olivet Alliance Church
Lorain Bivd
Miracle ‘Enterprise
Nail
Flo
First Baptist Church
LaGrange Road
Emmanuel McLaw
Chikicare
Cal
Tirstbapt
First Congregational United Church OF
First United Methodist Church
Thid St
Trev
Kale
Gor
Mark Jessie
Krisiendines
Charlotte Noms
Janet Wilcox
Janet Gampbert-Kuhl
Oranial
God's Universal Church OF the Harvest
Oberlin Road
Grace Lutheran Church
River Road
Nascay
Midway Baptist Church
Granoid Road
Wade Spencer
Silver Saints Fellowship
Missionary Fund
Glorious Apostolic Church
Fostar Ava
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Collage Park Drive
ST. Andrew Epi
Copal
Hird St
ST. John Lutheran Church
Wast River Road
North
Temple B'Nai Abraham
Gulf
Vine Primitive Baptist Church
W. 18Th St
Servic
Jackie Brown
Faith Ministries
Christian Genter
Lovain
Gary Woods
Curnentont
Missionary Baptist Church of
Zion United Methodist Churach
Telegraph Road
Episcopal Church OF the Advent
Dover Center
Rod
Wil Presurit
Wurstia
Loyd Larson
Joseph Martin
Advent Music Ministry
Avon Lake High School
Merples
William Zurkey
Lutheran
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Avon
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North Ridge Road
Community United Methodist Church
N. Abbe Head
Ladies Bible Study
Dennis Robinson
Kids Bible Adventures
Youth Fellowship
Grafton
Trinity Lutheran Chungh
Royalton Road
Serica
Childran
LaGrange New Hope Lighthouse
Parsons Road
Lorain
Delaware Avenue
Easy Erie Ava
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Christ the King
Lorain Road
Sunnay
Qaim
North Ridgeville Fields
Oberlin First United Methodist
Oberlin Unitarean Universalist Fellowship
E. College Sr
Vermilion
Bhuwntelm United Church OF Christ
Noah Ridge St
Chifaimas
Quest Obertin
Conservatory
Surkfay
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Npan
Tne
Rafreshmants
Trinity Lutheran Church
Liberty Ave
Duverge
Dominican Republic
Deniss
Carol Radafald
Wellington
First Congregational United Church OF Christ
South Main St
First Churely
First United Methodist
Park Plas
Lea Mahan
Westlake
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