Barack Obama has rejected some of the controversial comments coming from his pastor, Jeremiah Wright. I think it's fair to say that Obama's response has not been forceful or strong enough as he even compared him to the old family uncle who makes disagreeable statements from time to time. But there are some lingering questions.
Religious leaders from across the faith and ideological spectrum today invited Senators Clinton, McCain and Obama to participate in an unprecedented bipartisan presidential candidate forum at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on the evening of Sunday, April 13 -- just nine days before the Pennsylvania primary. Now more than ever, Americans motivated by faith are bridging ideological divides to address domestic and international poverty, global AIDS, climate change, aborti
You will notice the pulpit is draped in African cloth, the lecterns, altar and the main pulpit lectern, along with the pastor’s chair. These areas are covered because the words and rituals of the sacred were practiced behind, before and in these physical spaces. During the Pastor’s Word, all of the pulpit chairs will be removed except the center chair. No one,including Pastor Moss, will sit in the pulpit! We honor this space where our Senior Pastor provided ministry, encouragement an
Barack Obama’s Pastor says Hillary Clinton doesn’t know what it’s like to live in a country “controlled by rich white people.” Pastor Jeremiah Wright made these comments about Hillary Clinton from the pulpit of Obama’s Church a couple of months ago. You can watch the comments here. Read the key part of what he said below:
What would Prince Alwaleed bin Talal say? From our friends at MEMRI:
One week ago today, an Israeli Arab gunned down eight young Jewish students in one of Israel's most prestigious yeshivas. The terror attack shocked Israel and made news around the world. Less well known is how the official media of the Palestinian Authority (PA) reacted to the terror attack.
The legitimate discovery of the "Cities of the Plain," as Sodom and Gomorrah are called in the Bible, would provide solid archaeological evidence that the historical information in Genesis is factual. "Such a discovery would be one of the most important biblically-related archaeological finds in history," Dr. Steven Collins said.
Perspective!
That's what life has to do with losing weight, dieting, obesity and health.
What do I mean by that?
One of the best ways to start praying together with your partner, is for one of you to say, “Would you mind sitting with me…holding my hand…while I pray out loud?” Usually this small step, gets the new habit started.
They say that establishing a new habit…or breaking an old one…takes about 21 days. Well, you’re well on your way along that path! Establishing your daily habit of praying together may be the healthiest habit you ever develop.
According to C.I.A. Director Michael Hayden, there is a rivalry brewing within Al-Qaeda's hiearchy between Egyptians and Saudis. At stake could be leadership of the group, post bin Laden. Bill Gertz of the Washington Times has the details: