Category Archives: Religion

A prayer for the times

Thanks to Mary M. for forwarding

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I am the flag – Jimmy Wledon

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The Bishop and the mask

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Clergy gathers at St. James Friday at noon

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The perils of a Catholic upbringing

Thanks to Sybil-Ann As I walked down the busy city sidewalk with my wife, knowing I was late for Mass, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, ragged vagabonds that are found in every city these days. Some people … Continue reading

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The Call to Unite

Thanks to Mary M. The Call to Unite Friday, May 1, at 8:00 p.m. ET – Saturday, May 2, at 8:00 p.m. ET Digital livestream  Oprah Winfrey and Tim Shriver are hosting a live 24-hour global event featuring Krista alongside spiritual … Continue reading

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How Great Thou Art

On this Sunday we cannot help but contemplate why bad things are happening to good people. Here is one link to a Christian church and its teachings. Just click here, then on the colorful window to enjoy the music, prayers … Continue reading

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Can a crisis reform a curmudgeon!?

Thanks to Alice Wesley for letting us know a bright side of the current crisis. I suspect many acts of kindness are in the air. In fact, if some are going to receive a “stimulus check” from the government, where … Continue reading

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Talking to God

Thanks to Dick D for this reminder This notice can now be found in   many   French churches:       En entrant dans cette église, il est possible que vous entendiez l’appel de Dieu.       Par … Continue reading

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Tibetan Buddhist nuns’ food and delicious vegetarian recipes

Thanks to Ann M for this fascinating post. The head of the TNP, Dr. Betsy Napper, spoke here at Skyline several years ago. Today we’re taking you behind the scenes to some of the Tibetan Buddhist nunneries supported through the … Continue reading

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Artist who drew anti-Semitic cartoon invited to White House

(JTA) — An artist who drew a “blatantly anti-Semitic cartoon” which showed U.S. government officials as puppets of George Soros and the Rothschilds, has been invited to the White House by President Donald Trump. The Anti-Defamation League called Ben Garrison’s cartoon published … Continue reading

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Childrens’s answers to the great questions

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How Jung’s collective unconscious inspired Alcoholics Anonymous

By Charles Fox who is a professor of psychology at Worcester State University in Massachusetts. “From Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual-aid fellowship with more than 2 million members worldwide. It strives to help members ‘stay sober and other … Continue reading

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The Moment of Life – new book by Melinda Gates

The world’s largest non-profit organization is right here in Seattle. The values of Melinda Gates have been formative in the mission of this philanthropy. This PBS interview highlights her efforts and candor in advocating for equality between men and women, … Continue reading

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Response to the sorrow in Sri Lanka

Dear Friends, Here is a message from our partners at the Faith Action Network: As we’ve watched the news unfold from Sri Lanka, several have raised the question of how we might consider standing together against violence in yet more … Continue reading

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Wishing friends a Happy Passover

From Time Magazine: Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday, starts at sundown on Friday, on April 19 and ends at sundown on April 27, 2019. If you’re stressing about how to wish your friends, colleagues, or loved ones a happy Passover, … Continue reading

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Hearing the call in French churches

This notice can now be found in French churches:   (translation follows) – from Dorothy W En entrant dans cette église, il est possible que vous entendiez l’appel de Dieu. Par contre, il n’est pas susceptible de vous contacter par téléphone. Merci d’avoir éteint votre … Continue reading

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Why Did Soviets Invade Afghanistan? Documents Offer History Lesson for Trump

Ed Note: The article below explains how little President Trump understands about Afghanistan. Or perhaps he does understand Russia’s aspirations there and is effectively turning the “great game” back their favor. The book, The Great Game, documents the long history … Continue reading

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Chanukah at Skyline

We were happy to celebrate the holiday of Chanukah with our friend Rabbi Mirel and his band Shalom Klezmer and neighbors at the First Hill Plaza. Here is a brief clip with one prayerful song. The music, dancing and food were … Continue reading

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Chanukah

Terrorists could not stop Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg from lighting the menorah in Mumbai, India, where his daughter and son-in-law had been murdered just weeks earlier. From the History Channel: The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during … Continue reading

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Jewish nurse who treated Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect has a powerful message in the face of evil: Love

Thanks to Marilyn W for sending along this CNN report. People greet each other in the sanctuary at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh before Friday evening Shabbat services. (CNN)A Jewish nurse who took care of the man charged with killing 11 people at … Continue reading

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Do we die?

“When the body is no longer able to continue to function in the natural world, a person is said to die. Yet they do not die, but are only separated from the body which was of use to them in … Continue reading

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Freedom of Religion

In 2017, Maggie Meiners met an American-born Muslim man who spoke at her Christian church. She asked him and his friends to pose for a photograph based on Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom of Religion.”Credit Maggie Meiners/Anne Loucks Gallery

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What happens after we die?

Ed note: It’s a bit unusual to have a spiritual/religious post on this blog, but it’s Sunday and my mind at the moment is there, so please persevere. Though I’d suggest skipping this one if you’re pretty sure that it’s … Continue reading

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Tweeting the golden rule

Thanks to Gordon Gray for this timely message!

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