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Wesak 2009: Buddha’s birthday celebrated around the world

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

The Buddha's birthday is this weekend, and Buddhists around the world will be marking the occasion with celebrations ranging from quiet meditation and charitable donations, to elaborate and joyful rituals such as setting caged birds... 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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Homelessness crisis: 7 ways to help without spending any money

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

As increasing numbers of families are losing their homes and ending up on the streets, 1 in 50  American children are now homeless and the crisis of homelessness is beginning to gain national attention. But with... 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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People leaving childhood religion blame hypocrisy

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by DrDeb : Interfaith Spirituality DrDeb

A new study  by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life shows that about half of American adults will choose a different religion, either once or several times, with Catholics ultimately losing... More »

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