Religion Calendar (Austin American-Statesman)
Newcomers class — 10:25 a.m. Sunday through August 10. Topics include 'God and Christian Faith' and 'Christian Life and Practice.' St. David's Episcopal Church, Vestry conference room, 304 E. Seventh St. Free. 472-1196.
Religion and violence (The Manila Times)
Can faith and religion combat violence in a world where religion has been ill-used as the banner for armed conflict? If yes, how? When governments are embroiled in war, what can civil society and faith based organizations do for peace?
New Mexico accused of violating 'free exercise' of religion (WorldNetDaily)
The state of New Mexico is being accused of violating the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of "free exercise" of religion because of a ruling that a Christian husband-and-wife photography team must pay a $6,600 penalty for refusing to shoot pictures at a same-sex "commitment" ceremony.
Pope faces lack of faith in Australia: survey (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Australia is one of the least religious nations in the western world, research showed Friday, as the country prepares to host Pope Benedict XVI and Catholic World Youth Day celebrations this month.
Sufis plan new faith center in Walnut Creek (Contra Costa Times)
Crystal Cathedral architect has drawn plans for green buildings
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