ST. LOUIS FAITH

The Power of Prayer?

stlfaith — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:12:19 +0000

An Associate Press article on the Post-Dispatch reported two parents have been convicted to six months in jail and 10 years probation for the death of their 10-year old daughter.

When the daughter presented symptomps of diabetes, the parents decided not to take her to the hospital but instead prayed for her to get better. She died, and they do not regret their decision.

BAD RELIGION: When scars take long to heal

stlfaith — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:19:22 +0000

According to a PD article, the Illinois Supreme Court threw out a lawsuit from a former student who was abused by a priest stating that he waited too long to file the suit after confronting his memories.

you can read the whole thing here.

BAD RELIGION: dedicated to those who corrupt the holly.

Music of the Divine

stlfaith — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:43:02 +0000

If you go to YouTube and type the words “beautiful arabic chant,” the first video that will show is this:

Beautiful isn’t it?

Music can connect us with the deeply spiritual in ways that any other medium might not. I believe music is divine and has a special meaning to make us reflect upon our own hearts.

Do you have a special song that connects you with your inner self? Makes you self aware of the divine or just deeply moved?

Let me know; share it with me and others.

Dust is my Bed

stlfaith — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:06:31 +0000

About a year ago I came upon this song called “Farshy Turab” or “Dust is my Bed” in Arabic. Even if you are not Muslim, this songs reflects the simplicity, the pain and the uncertainty of death. Aside from any beliefs, the voice is beautiful and it can be very relaxing, though, if you read the subtitles you might be sadden.

Are we Sikh?

stlfaith — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:58:40 +0000

Sikhism Painting

In my next column, I will be exploring the world of Sikhsm. This Indian religion is not widely known, however, they are victims of many hate crimes…Why? well, because they wear a turbant.
Read more about it here: http://pewforum.org/news/display.php?NewsID=18726

Any ideas? Do you know anything about Sikhism?

MONTAGE ARTICLE: will homosexuals get a chance?

stlfaith — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:17:34 +0000

The Evangelical Lutheran Church recently allowed gay clergy in a committed relationship to serve as pastors. They voted at their every-two-year convention in Minneapolis with 559 in favor versus 451 against the new policy, as reported by a St. Louis Post Dispatch article: http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/religion/story/736496AB9BFD3769862576210015619C?OpenDocument

My most recent column in The Montage explores Homosexuality in the Bible. You can read it here:

http://media.www.meramecmontage.com/media/storage/paper1336/news/2009/09/17/Columns/Inside.The.Temple-3772789.shtml