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Christian Science beliefs
Mary Baker Eddy, the discoverer and foundress of Christian Science, was born on a farm in Bow, New Hampshire, in 1821. Her family were devoted Congregationalists and studied the Bible together daily. She became a member as well, although she could not accept all of their beliefs.
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An ecumenical marriage
When we marry, we marry into a family. We do not always consider that fact, but we need to do so. When your fiancé and his or her family are members of a different faith tradition, it is very important to spend time with your fiancé's family.
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Prison ministry makes interfaith connections
"Chaplain, how do I get to go to Jumu'ah?" "What time is the rabbi's service?" "Do you know anything about the Protestant choir practice?" "Are Santerias allowed to wear multicolored prayer beads?" "How do we handle a Rastafari crown?" "Can Roman Catholics have scapulars?"
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Bruderhof and Catholics, united
I am a member of a small Christian communal movement in New York State, the Bruderhof, that began in 1920 in Germany. Its roots extend back to the 16th-century Anabaptists, radical Christians who were once persecuted by Catholics and by Protestants for their pacifist convictions, belief in adult baptism and …
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Ecumenical study group in Salem
There has never been a formal ecumenical organization in the Washington County towns of Salem and Hebron, as there is in urban centers. Nevertheless, ecumenical relations among the local Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist and Episcopal churches have been very cordial and constructive for many years.
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Mary, the chosen one: an Islamic perspective
All praises are due to God, and may His peace and blessings be upon His Prophets. I am honored to write about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I hope and pray that our ecumenical relationship will help not only us here in the Capital District, but humanity at large.
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Diwali, Hindu festival of lights
The word "Diwali" or "Deepavali," meaning "festival of lights," stirs up many sweet memories in the minds of Hindus: food, good clothes and the celebration of relationships between brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, parents and children.
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Journeying with our Pesebre
We are partway through the Advent season, journeying toward Bethlehem, engaging once again in a foundational story about our faith. It is a holy season, filled with ever-increasing light.
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Catholic-Reformed dialogue continues
Now in its eighth round, the dialogue between Reformed churches in North America and the Roman Catholic Church has continued for nearly 50 years.
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How to promote Christian unity
Our relationships with clergy and laity of many traditions engaged in ecumenical Christian unity are all based on modern interpretations of the biblical Scriptures and church traditions.
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Holy martyrs of the Armenian genocide
This April, I find myself overflowing with national pride for being Armenian! I am filled with powerful, diverse emotions. On April 23, the canonization service for new saints in the Armenian Church brought me to tears on many occasions. Tears of pain are now replaced with tears of joy.
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Is there an 'evil religion'?
In recent years, as groups around the world commit terrorist acts in the name of religion, we face the question of whether a particular religion can be described as one of peace or one of violence.
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A decade of Assisi in Albany helping needy find good jobs
Assisi in Albany is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Its job counseling program is a quiet work of mercy that has been helping people find and keep good work since 2006.
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My letter to Billy Graham
Dear Rev. Graham, I never met you while you were in the world, but I thought it was a good time to write. If you are where I think you are, you'll be able to read this.
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10 lessons from Billy Graham
Though Billy Graham was not a Catholic, I learned many things from his powerful Christian witness and preaching. As a Christian and a pastor, I learned at least 10 simple truths about him which have inspired me.
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