China's Top Human Rights Attorney, U.S. Lawmaker, VP of EU Parliament, and Former Canadian Cabinet Member Discuss Beijing Olympics (Popularity:  )
Once again defying his captors, human rights attorney Gao Zhisheng sent a 16-page letter from Beijing to the U.S. Congress in which he calls attention to the anomaly of a genocidal regime hosting the Olympic Games.
Today, at a press conference on Capital hill, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, praised Gao's voice for the "dislocated, the abandoned, and the oppressed." The 10th term Representative ...
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U.S. Muslims Condemn Israeli 'Massacre' of Lebanese Civilians (Popularity: )
A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today called on the international community to intervene after at least 12 Lebanese civilians, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli attack on a convoy fleeing threats to destroy their village.
The fleeing civilians had reportedly sought protection from U.N. peacekeeping forces in the area, but had been turned away.
In a statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations ...
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91st Catholic Health Assembly to Explore New Strategies to Expand and Enhance Services for Persons in Need (Popularity: )
Catholic health ministry leaders from across the nation are gathering in Orlando for the 91st Catholic Health Assembly, June 4-6. The assembly is the largest annual gathering of Catholic health care leaders.
Guided by the theme "Always With Us: Living Our Commitment to Persons In Need," the more than 1,000 participants will explore Catholic Church's preferential option for persons most in need. They will teach and learn from one another ...
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MyNuMo.com Brings YENTATONES™ to Mobile (Popularity: )
MyNuMo LLC in partnership with renowned voice talent actress Martha Kahn, announced today that it will be offering comic ringtones based on the rich tradition of Jewish and Yiddish humor and comedians. "MyNuMo’s goal is to empower creative artists who have been overlooked by mainstream publishers" said William Volk, CEO of myNuMo. "Martha’s hilarious YENTATONES are some of the funniest ringtones in the market.” “MyNuMo made it easy for me ...
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A New Title from Joyce Levine: Breakthrough Astrology (Popularity: )
Breakthrough Astrology (Weiser Books, July 2006) teaches readers to look at astrology from a psychological perspective, a process that offers tools for self-empowerment and self-improvement. In this useful introduction to psychological astrology, Joyce Levine teaches a process that is a bit like an esoteric version of the Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator, but one based on thousands of years of research, not mere decades. "If you’re going to read a book on ...
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A Sacred Trust: Lillback Sets Record Straight on Washington's Christian Faith (Popularity: )
In his first Inaugural Address, George Washington told the American people that they had been entrusted with preserving "the sacred fire of liberty."
In George Washington's Sacred Fire, Dr. Peter A. Lillback accepts his own sacred trust -- correcting the historical record about Washington's Christian faith.
"What enflamed Washington's passion and stirred his heart was that which was sacred to his soul -- his utter dependence on the hand of ...
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2007 Interfaith Calendar is Project for Interfaith Bridge Building (Popularity: )
Bringing a message of goodwill and peace, EthnicIsland.com announces the availability of its free over-sized 2007 Interfaith Calendar highlighting a different religion each month and featuring a collection of pen-and-ink drawings of architectural and spiritual landmarks by renowned artist, K.P. Singh.
Each month of the calendar describes a specific religion with Singh's art work connected to that faith. Also included are excerpts from Sikh scripture or other inspirational writings. For ...
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Sacramento Churches Join Together at Faith Fair to Support Area Foster Youth (Popularity: )
Over 20 churches join with foster care advocates bringing critical resources to Sacramento area foster youth and families. Tomorrow, Casey Family Programs, Sacramento County Child Protective Services, Sacramento Valley Region Care Coalition and other foster care advocates present the Faith Fair. The program brings resources from local organizations and area churches together in one place to highlight services available to foster youth.
Community leaders and youth will come together to ...
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Intercultural Training and Diversity Company Offer Free Consultation to HR During Ramadan (Popularity: )
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins in the next few days. Millions of people from London to Lahore will fast everyday from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. Among these will be significant numbers of Muslims working in offices in Europe and North America where Ramadan slips past unnoticed. A lack of awareness about the holy month can and does cause inconvenience, stress and unhappiness to practicing Muslims in ...
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Science, Religion, and Truth through Self-Discovery (Popularity: )
In Mukesh Eswaran’s novel, The Sublime Homecoming, a grief-stricken American scientist resists the solace offered by spirituality because of doubts thrown up by Darwin’s theory of evolution. The novel chronicles his struggles to make sense of the tragic choices that life entails and traces his arduous odyssey to self-discovery. Do you think that evolution and spirituality are at odds? Is it your understanding that if you believe in God, you ...
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