Religion
Sticking with family’s faith
Q: Years ago, I attended an interfaith dinner hosted by the church I belonged to at the time. One of my dinner partners, whom I knew well, was of the Jewish faith. Many questions came up concerning each of our religions. During our conversation, I said: “Aren’t we all pretty much of the faith with which we were raised?” (Updated: 11/14/09 8:07 AM )
Religion Notes / News of area faith groups
Final Mass to be held (Updated: 11/14/09 8:07 AM )
Magdalene Project seeks to change the lives of ‘women of the evening’
NIAGARA FALLS — Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Nov. 8 to 15 Niagara County faith-related events
Following is a weekly listing of upcoming faith-related events held around Niagara County. (Updated: 11/08/09 8:29 AM )
Keep holiday decorations
Q: I am president of the board of directors for a private gated community where a substantial number of Christians and Jews reside. Our clubhouse is decorated each year to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. However, a few residents feel there should be no decorations so no one will be offended. In the past, we’ve had a Christmas tree, menorahs and a creche. How can we satisfy all of our residents?— J., via
godsquadquestion@aol.com
(Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
Holocaust Memorial ceremony (Updated: 11/07/09 8:38 AM )
Five miniature Episcopal churches joining history center’s collection
LOCKPORT — It will be the cat’s meow — the ecclesiastical cat’s meow. (Updated: 11/01/09 6:45 AM )
Nov. 1 to 8 Niagara County faith-related events
Following is a weekly listing of upcoming faith-related events held around Niagara County. (Updated: 11/01/09 6:45 AM )
Sign of Peace spreads germs
Q: I’m not germ-o-phobic, but I do have an issue with receiving the Eucharist these days. As I witness Eucharistic ministers at the altar preparing the gifts, I often see eye-rubbing, hands covering mouths for coughs, and fingers blotting runny noses. Then, these ministers hand out the Eucharist. (Updated: 10/31/09 7:50 AM )
Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
World Unity Day (Updated: 10/31/09 7:50 AM )
Translator, artist shed new light on sacred texts
Here, from the same publisher and officially published a week apart, are two of the most important books of 2009. Willis Barnstone’s “Restored New Testament” is the Samson attempt of one great scholar and translator to knock down ancient pillars of error, injustice and persecution. In that endeavor alone, it may be the most important book of the year. (Updated: 10/26/09 2:47 PM )
Does God answer prayers?
Q: As a Catholic (and general optimist), I’m inclined to believe that God indeed listens to our prayers and intervenes in earthly affairs when and if he sees fit. At the same time, I find it hard to reconcile this belief with my general understanding of God as a perfect and sinless entity. There are sins of omission as well as commission, and so to me the thought of his coming to the aid of some but not others equally suffering is incompatible with this understanding. Einstein is quoted as saying, “I, at any rate, am convinced that he does not throw dice.” But how could it be otherwise?— T., via
godsquadquestion@aol.com
(Updated: 10/24/09 8:24 AM )
Religion Notes /News of area faith groups
Professor to speak (Updated: 10/24/09 8:24 AM )
Chaplain brings Good News to those behind bars
LOCKPORT—He leads chapel services and Bible classes, and offers counseling — behind the locked doors at the Niagara County Jail, where thousands of prisoners stream through each year. (Updated: 10/18/09 6:43 AM )
Made in the image of God?
Q: Scientific articles describe the universe as comprised of 100 billion galaxies, of which the Milky Way, our galaxy, is just one. The Milky Way is comprised of 100 billion stars, of which our sun is just one. I agree with Einstein’s comment (paraphrasing now) that there must be a creator who formed and is directing this finely-tuned orchestra. (Updated: 10/17/09 6:51 AM )