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Spiritual perspective on Confederate flag controversy

Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

Some view the Confederate flag with fierce Southern pride, and others recoil from what they see as a symbol of racism and hate. What would the spiritual Teachings have to say about all this? Click... More »

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Obama’s interfaith proclamation on the National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

I was so excited to read the proclamation that President Obama signed today on the National Day of Prayer! I feel that he continues to show wonderful tolerance for people of all religions or no religion... More »

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National Day of Prayer: controversy and peace

Posted on May 7th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

Today is the National Day of Prayer 2009 in the United States, and it is a controversial subject among many groups. Some question whether it crosses the line between church and state. Others question why... More »

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Judge rules against teacher who called creationism nonsense

Posted on May 3rd, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

A 16-month battle ended Friday when federal judge James Selna ruled that high school teacher Dr. James Corbett made statements in class that violated Christian students' First Amendment rights, including when he referred to creationism... More »

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President Obama’s interfaith spirituality in his first 100 days

Posted on Apr 29th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

Interfaith spirituality respects all people's individual paths to the Divine, however they perceive Him, Her, Them, or It to be, and I believe President Obama has shown a high level of respect for all spiritual... More »

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Prayer and meditation boost brain power, slow aging

Posted on Apr 24th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

New research suggests that prayer and meditation can improve mood, memory, alertness, and social awareness, and even slow down the brain's aging process. The research is presented in a book called How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough... More »

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