Category Archives: Religion

Global Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thu 12/7 at 7:30 PM | $20-$25 | In-Person & LivestreamGlobal Rhythms: The Klezmatics Hanukkah Dance Party Immerse yourself in the vibrant and eclectic sounds of the globally renowned Klezmer superstars, The Klezmatics. On the first night of Hanukkah, Town Hall … Continue reading →

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State Religion and the Constitution

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Comments by Heather Cox Richardson Egypt has opened its border crossing into Gaza, permitting ambulances to carry 76 badly injured Palestinians to Egypt, while 335 people who hold foreign passports were able to cross. Jonathan Lemire, Nahal Toosi, and Alexander … Continue reading →

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‘I Have Your Back’: Doug Emhoff Draws on His Faith After Hamas Attack

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Mr. Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, is the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president. He has focused on providing comfort to people in pain after the Hamas attack. By Katie Rogers in the NYT Doug Emhoff has … Continue reading →

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Book(s) for Buddhism class

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary R. For those of you who are attending the Buddhism lectures Helen McPeak suggested two books, one of which was LIVING BUDDA, LIVING CHRIST by Thich Naht Hanh, It is available in the Bookstore at St. James … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to War for Israel. Palestinians Are Not My Enemy.

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Nir Avishai Cohen (Thanks to Mary Jane F.) Mr. Cohen, a major in the reserves of the Israel Defense Forces, is the author of the book “Love Israel, Support Palestine.” I was in Austin, Texas, for work on Saturday when … Continue reading →

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As a Rabbi, I’ve Had a Privileged View of the Human Condition

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By David Wolpe in the NYT Rabbi Wolpe is the Max Webb emeritus rabbi of Sinai Temple and will be a visiting scholar at Harvard Divinity School in the fall. For over a quarter century now, I have listened to people’s … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the people who fought back

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Relatives share family stories of loss and survival during the Holocaust and the monthlong fight against the Nazis in Warsaw, Poland. Click here for the full article. By Dana Bash and Anna Brand, CNN Published April 19, 2023 – Thanks to Pam P. … Continue reading →

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DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY RENOUNCED

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

From Ed Marcuse – April 4, 2023 Last week,3 under history’s first Latin American pontiff, the Vatican development and education offices renounced the Doctrine of Discovery1.  This papal doctrine was used to justify colonization in the name of Christianity and came to be part of … Continue reading →

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Where is heaven?

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Jim deMaine

“Heaven is not located on high, but where the good of love is, and this resides within a person, wherever he or she might be.” Emanuel Swedenborg

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The dismantling of Herschel Walker

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: Very powerful speech, but should this be done from the pulpit–mixing politics and religion?

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Shanah Tovah (Oklahoma style)

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Speaking of religion

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. At a memorial service yesterday the officiant quoted an active politician speaking about his view of religion. He chose not to mention the person or their political affiliation so the ideas expressed could be considered: “Before you … Continue reading →

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We will not let hate win

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sue Van L. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democrat representing suburban Metro Detroit communities, pushed back against a Republican colleague who falsely accused her of wanting to “groom and sexualize kindergarteners” and hold 8-year-olds responsible for slavery in a … Continue reading →

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Passover Easter Ramadan overlap in 2022

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine
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Putin’s spiritual destiny

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Giles Fraser in Unherd Ed note: For more, click the following The Ten Hardest Truths About the War In Ukraine. Threatened by an uprising of his treacherous generals, the Christian Emperor Basil II, based in the glorious city of … Continue reading →

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A thought about prayer

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Jim deMaine

“You continually pray when you are living a life of kindness, although not with your mouth yet with your heart. That which you love is continually in your thoughts, even when you are unconscious of it.” Emanuel Swedenborg

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A prayer for the times

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Waymaker by Sinach

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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The doctor and Mother Teresa

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Thought for a Sunday

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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The risks of evangelizing

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sandy J. A Catholic Priest, a Baptist Preacher and a Rabbi all served as Chaplains to the students of Northern Michigan University at Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They would get together two or three times … Continue reading →

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Trump Ignites a War Within the Church

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Jim deMaine

by David Brooks in the NYT After a week of Trumpist mayhem, white evangelicals wrestle with what they’ve become. “Over the last 72 hours, I have received multiple death threats and thousands upon thousands of emails from Christians saying the … Continue reading →

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Is that the right answer?

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann! When Forest Gump died, he stood in front of St. Peter at the Pearly Gates. St. Peter said, “Welcome, Forest. We’ve heard a lot about you.” He continued, “Unfortunately, it’s getting pretty crowded up here and we … Continue reading →

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How Faith Shapes My Politics by David Brooks

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: This is an opinion piece in the NYT. For some background info read David Brook’s conversion story in the New Yorker. Over the past few decades, whenever a Republican president puts up an important judicial nominee — especially … Continue reading →

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Free Webinar – Facts over Fear

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Register at factsoverfear.org Thanks to Mary M.

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