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Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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That’s what they think

The Word made video

James D. Davis, Staff Writer — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:40:00 GMT

South Florida church produces viral video on Christianity

Original: "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus"

Churchgoers get the doggy treatment at special service

By Jim Davis, Staff writer — Sun, 20 May 2012 01:51:00 GMT

Church by the Glades put the "dog" in "dogma" Saturday night, as the Coral Springs church held the first of two "Dog Days Weekend" services for the pets and their owners.

Seeing Christ within

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:23:00 GMT

Emmaus organizer trains people to recognize God

Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Marie Gervasi, area coordinator for women's Emmaus groups.

Celebrate Shavuot -- It's the law

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Festival of Weeks recalls the giving of the holy law

The half-million Jews of South Florida will join their fellows worldwide for Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, which will start at sundown May 26. Shavuot celebrates the giving of the law to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Congregations leave local Presbyterian district

By James D. Davis, Staff writer — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:57:00 GMT

Nine churches leave in the wake of national pro-gay policy

Nine churches that asked to withdraw from local Presbyterian circles had their request granted Tuesday.

Boca-based charity: $1.5 billion in 10 years

James D. Davis, Staff Writer — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:03:00 GMT

Cross Catholic Outreach president gets Notre Dame award

When you give away $1.5 billion in money and goods, someone is bound to notice.

Helping people become successful

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:12:00 GMT

Jewish Federation executive builds attitudes, not just results

Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with David Phillips, new CEO at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County .

Obama's religion? Voters are still unsure

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Even though they want a candidate who believes as they do

Today's astonishing news, at least to me: Americans are still confused about President Obama's religion.

Bishop Anthony J. O'Connell, former Palm prelate

By James D. Davis, Staff writer — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:15:21 GMT

Resigned in 2002 over sexual misconduct

The Most Rev. Anthony J. O'Connell, who resigned as bishop of Palm Beach after admitting inappropriate conduct with young men, died May 4 after a long illness. He was a few days short of his 74th birthday.

'Nearer My Dog to Thee'

James D. Davis, Staff Writer — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Church plans service for dogs (and probably their owners)

The "Howlelujah Chorus" may be on the songsheet for Church by the Glades as it crafts special worship services for dogs and their owners.

Memorial service planned for Ma Jaya Bhagavati

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Guru popularized American-style Hinduism

Spiritual leader Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, who died April 13 of pancreatic cancer, will be remembered at a memorial service May 26 at her Kashi Ashram near Sebastian, Fla. She was 71.

It's all in your head

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:17:00 GMT

Buddhist teacher says it's all about 'internal training'

Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Gen Kelsang Norbu, resident teacher at Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, Fort Lauderdale.

Music for Haiti: Four bands to raise funds for orphanage

James D. Davis, Staff Writer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:07:00 GMT

Church and synagogue partnering for concert at Hollywood's ArtsPark

Musicians and religious leaders will literally band together on Sunday for Hollywood Healing Haiti, a concert to raise funds for an orphanage in that nation.

News media failing in religion coverage, new report says

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:11:00 GMT

People want more about spirituality, less about religious politic

News media may be adept at covering crime and politics; but with religion coverage, most of the public think they need amazing grace.

In the battle for Christ

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:23:00 GMT

Pastor shifts from telecomm to Holy Communion

Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Pastor Kevin Ogle of Miramar Lutheran Church.

Looking up

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:53 GMT

This is the best view you'll ever get of this stained-glass rendering of the ascending Christ. It's high inside the DeSantis Family Chapel at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach.

Wenski joins U.S. bishops in opposing Obamacare

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:34:00 GMT

Contraception rule would force Catholic groups to violate teachings, archbishop says

America's bishops are "ramping up" their opposition to Obamacare again, raising the specter of the "erosion" of religious freedom if they are required to provide contraceptives, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said today (April 23).

Charles Colson: Beyond Watergate

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This week I told a friend that Chuck Colson was on his deathbed. Her response: "Who's that?"

Prayers to go at Fort Lauderdale church drive-thru

By James D. Davis, Sun Sentinel — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:09:00 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE They run a drive-thru service, but they don't want your prescription or your dry cleaning. They won't ask if you want fries with that. And they won't charge a cent.

Helping locally and globally

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Catholic worker does social service in South Florida, disaster relief overseas

Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Elena Garcia, administrative assistant at Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Palm Beach and coordinator for diocesan Catholic Relief Services.

Spirituality: Is it all in your head?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Work with brain-damaged people sheds new light on spiritual experiences

Religious people are brain-damaged. That's what a lot of secularists say, anyway.

Reach in, then reach out

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Meet another member of South Florida's many-sided faith community. This week we're talking with Alvin Daniels, minister of the Pembroke Park Church of Christ.

Is religion healthy? How? Why?

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Experts spot benefits, but can't always explain them

Religion helps people live longer and healthier, gives meaning to their lives, and helps them meet death with peace.

'A friend to us all . . . a friend of Jesus'

By James D. Davis, Sun Sentinel — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:54:00 GMT

Bishop Roman's funeral draws applause from the many whose lives he touched

MIAMI — They clapped.