Vatican's fury as court bans crucifixes in Italian classrooms because they 'breach religious rights

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:24:17 GMT

Banned: A crucifix hangs on the wall of a classroom in Naples, Italy (file photo)

Crucifixes have been banned in Italian schools by a ruling from the European Court of Human Rights.

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Muslim father runs over his daughter in fatal attack because she was 'too westernised' in America

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:51:13 GMT

A young Iraqi woman whose father allegedly ran her over because she became 'too westernised' has died in hospital.

Noor Faleh Almaleki, 20, underwent spinal surgery and was in a coma for nearly two weeks before she finally succumbed to her horrific injuries.

Police said her father mowed down her and her boyfriend's mother with his Jeep as the women were walking across a car park in the west Phoenix suburb of Peoria, Arizona, U.S.

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Vatican condemns Hallowe'en as anti-Christian

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:39:26 GMT

The Vatican has condemned Hallowe'en as anti-Christian, saying it is based on a sinister and dangerous "undercurrent of occultism".

By Nick Squires in Rome
Published: 1:10PM GMT 30 Oct 2009

Children knock on the front...
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<h1> Pope Benedict XVI paves way for thousands of disaffected Anglicans to join Catholic Church </h1>
<p>feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:35:36 GMT</p>
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Offer: Pope Benedict XVI said conservative Anglicans could cross to Rome under the leadership of their own bishops

The Pope paved the way for tens of thousands of disaffected Anglican worshippers to join the Roman Catholic Church while maintaining parts...

Christian hotel owners face ruin after 'defending their faith' in row with a Muslim guest

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:12:23 GMT

It started as a religious discussion over the breakfast table at a private hotel.

Several months later, the Christian owners face ruin after a Muslim guest complained that she had been insulted.

Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang are being prosecuted under controversial public order laws designed to target yobbish and abusive behaviour on the streets.

Jedi may sue Tesco over hood ban

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:15:32 GMT

A Jedi church leader is considering legal action after he was asked to leave a supermarket for wearing his hood.

Daniel Jones, 23, from Holyhead in North Wales, who founded the International Church of Jediism, claims Tesco in Bangor victimised him for his beliefs, reports the Daily Post.

He said: "It states in our Jedi doctrination that I can wear headwear. It...

Why we are born to believe in God

feeds@yuku.com (Chocolate Scrotum) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:05:09 GMT

Humans are programmed to believe in God because it gives them a better chance of survival, researchers claim.

A study into the way children's brains develop suggests that during the process of evolution those with religious tendencies began to benefit from their beliefs - possibly by working in groups to ensure the future of their community.

The findings of Bruce Hood, professor of developmental psychology at Bristol University, suggest that magical and supernatural...

Say a prayer before sex

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:27:36 GMT

Couples are being encouraged to pray together before sex in a new book published by prominent church group Catholic Truth Society.

By Alastair Jamieson
Published: 10:59AM BST 02 Sep 2009

A mature couple praying at a bed: Say a...
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<h1> Legal case against God dismissed </h1>
<p>feeds@yuku.com (Chocolate Scrotum) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:48:41 GMT</p>
I never knew religion had a fun side.......
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A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served.

The suit was launched by Nebraska state senator Ernie Chambers, who said he might appeal against the ruling.

He sought a permanent injunction to prevent the "death, destruction and terrorisation" caused by God.

Judge Marlon Polk said in his ruling...

Jim Fitzpatrick, Government minister, condemns traditional Muslim wedding

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:40:11 GMT

Jim Fitzpatrick, a Government minister, has publicly condemned the Muslim tradition of separating men and women at weddings.

By Martin Beckford and Stephen Adams
Published: 10:00PM BST 13 Aug 2009

Jim Fitzpatrick, Government minister, condemns traditional Muslim wedding

Muslims burn Christians alive in Pakistani city after rumour about a defaced Koran sparked riots

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:05:58 GMT

Christians were burned alive in their homes after rumours that the Koran had been defaced spread through a city in Pakistan.

Hundreds of Muslims torched and looted Christian homes in Gorja. A man, a woman and four children were burned to death in their house, and two other men were shot dead by the rioters.

The rumour about the Koran was false and had been instigated by members of a banned extremist Muslim extremist group, said Pakistani security officials...

Christ died on a stake, not a cross

feeds@yuku.com (Banner Dude) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:11:30 GMT

Gal. 3:13 Christ by purchase released us from the curse of the Law by becoming a curse instead of us, because it is written: "Accursed is every man hanged upon a stake."

Acts 5:30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom YOU slew, hanging him upon a stake.

The word Cross is a miss translation, Jesus was put to death as others on a "Stake" or "Pole" The word Cross is of Pagan origin.

The Greek word generally translated...

Witches to audition at Wookey Hole Caves

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:35:50 GMT

Auditions will be held for a witch to fill a vacancy at Wookey Hole Caves, near Wells, in Somerset.

Published: 8:01AM BST 28 Jul 2009

Jane Brenner: : Witches audition at Wookey Hole Caves

Pope condemns Bible 'vandalism' exhibition

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:30:17 GMT

The Pope has condemned as "disgusting" a Scottish art exhibition which invites visitors to deface a copy of the Bible.

By Aislinn Simpson
Published: 8:26AM BST 28 Jul 2009

Atheist summer camp launched in Somerset

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:25:21 GMT

An atheist summer camp for children has been launched in Somerset to offer an alternative to religious camps for youngsters.

Published: 8:07AM BST 28 Jul 2009

Richard Dawkins: Atheist summer camp launched in Somerset

Pagan police allowed to take Hallowe'en and summer solstice off work

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:55:57 GMT

Pagan police officers in Britain have been given the right to take eight days off work a year to celebrate "religious holidays" including Hallowe'en and the summer solstice.

By Nick Allen
Published: 12:30PM BST 16 Jul 2009

Virgin Mary spotted in Irish tree

feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:42:26 GMT

Religious fever has taken root in the Irish village of Rathkeale, Co Limerick, after workmen claimed the image of the Virgin Mary appeared in the remains of a felled churchyard tree.

Published: 10:13PM BST 09 Jul 2009

Virgin Mary spotted in Irish...
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<h1> Controversial Church of England bishop Nazir-Ali tells gays to 'change and repent' </h1>
<p>feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:52:36 GMT</p>
<p>A leading Church of England bishop yesterday called on homosexuals to 'repent and be changed'.</p>

<p>The Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, said homosexual behaviour was a sin and called for the Church to return to its traditional teachings on
sexuality.</p>

<p>On a weekend that Labour and Tory leaders vied to demonstrate the depth of their support for the gay rights movement, Dr Nazir-Ali said: 'We don't
want to be rolled over by culture and trends in the...
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<h1> World's oldest Bible published in full online </h1>
<p>feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:29:33 GMT</p>
<h2>The world's oldest surviving Bible, which has been scattered around the globe for more than a century, has been published in full online.</h2>

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By Chris Irvine
Published: 7:00AM BST 06 Jul 2009

World's oldest Bible published in...
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<h1> Turkish gameshow attempts to convert atheists </h1>
<p>feeds@yuku.com (TBE) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:41:37 GMT</p>
<h2>A new gameshow on Turkish television will pit rabbis, imams, monks and priests against each other in an attempt to convert sworn aetheists to their
respective religions.</h2>

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Published: 6:14AM BST 03 Jul 2009

:: Religion ::

Vatican's fury as court bans crucifixes in Italian classrooms because they 'breach religious rights

Muslim father runs over his daughter in fatal attack because she was 'too westernised' in America

Vatican condemns Hallowe'en as anti-Christian

The Vatican has condemned Hallowe'en as anti-Christian, saying it is based on a sinister and dangerous "undercurrent of occultism".

Christian hotel owners face ruin after 'defending their faith' in row with a Muslim guest

Jedi may sue Tesco over hood ban

Why we are born to believe in God

Say a prayer before sex

Couples are being encouraged to pray together before sex in a new book published by prominent church group Catholic Truth Society.

Jim Fitzpatrick, Government minister, condemns traditional Muslim wedding

Jim Fitzpatrick, a Government minister, has publicly condemned the Muslim tradition of separating men and women at weddings.

Muslims burn Christians alive in Pakistani city after rumour about a defaced Koran sparked riots

Christ died on a stake, not a cross

Witches to audition at Wookey Hole Caves

Auditions will be held for a witch to fill a vacancy at Wookey Hole Caves, near Wells, in Somerset.

Pope condemns Bible 'vandalism' exhibition

The Pope has condemned as "disgusting" a Scottish art exhibition which invites visitors to deface a copy of the Bible.

Atheist summer camp launched in Somerset

An atheist summer camp for children has been launched in Somerset to offer an alternative to religious camps for youngsters.

Pagan police allowed to take Hallowe'en and summer solstice off work

Pagan police officers in Britain have been given the right to take eight days off work a year to celebrate "religious holidays" including Hallowe'en and the summer solstice.

Virgin Mary spotted in Irish tree

Religious fever has taken root in the Irish village of Rathkeale, Co Limerick, after workmen claimed the image of the Virgin Mary appeared in the remains of a felled churchyard tree.