Religion and Faith Articles (Sorted by popularity)

Dealing With Unhappiness

There are many reasons why one could struggle with being unhappy. A disappointing event; an unmet need; a thwarted goal; a traumatic past; a current betrayal or injury ... all of these could precipitate unhappiness, if not down right depression.
Murphy Toerner, MA, LPC, NCC, LMFTSeptember 06, 2006

What Does The Bible Say About Guardian Angels

I have done a great deal of research on angels over the past few years. There are lots of conflicting statements. In fact, get on the Internet and do a search on "angels of the bible" You will find about 3 million results.
Bruce A BussellNovember 18, 2005

Why Read The Bible?

How easy is it for you to let dust collect on your Bible? There was a time when I was first searching out the truth about Jesus Christ that I was embarrassed to let friends see the bible I had purchased sitting in my living room.
Kelly McCauseyApril 20, 2006

Religious Dating - Traditions and Values

Dating someone with the same religious beliefs as you, can often result in a rewarding relationship where both you and your partner can share in the same values and traditions.
Frank DuruOctober 07, 2005

Gay Cowboys – And Other Hollywood Philosophies

The whole country is talking about the film Brokeback Mountain and it has created no small stir. On a Sunday morning TV editorial Charles Osgood pointed out that Hollywood is not tying to put forth a gay liberal agenda but rather are interested only...
Rev Michael BrescianiMarch 11, 2006

Sanctuary

Land is at a premium. Even Oprah is buying up property because, as she says, "God isn't making anymore." At the beginning of our nation's history, land ownership was one of the determining factors of whether or not you could...
Cory L. KempFebruary 08, 2006

Pro-Life Catholic Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pro-Life or Catholic patients often get recommendations which conflict with their beliefs. Hope has arrived.Maternal Disorders Abortion for maternal disorders was obsolete by the early 1950’s.
Paddy Jim BaggotDecember 06, 2005

Beyond The DaVinci Code: Robert Waxman Asks - Did Jesus Study Kabbalah?

What kind of religious philosophies were Jesus and his disciples studying from 29 CE – 33 CE? They couldn’t have been studying Christianity because The New Testament wasn’t completed until 325 CE (almost 300 years after the...
Robert WaxmanFebruary 23, 2006

Being a Witness

In some of my earlier articles in this series I have stressed onthe need to witness your thoughts and feelings. Through the actof witnessing we dis-identify with the mind and obtain some restfrom out fretful, anxious selves.
Nikhil GangoliNovember 17, 2005

Surprisingly, Good Things

Christmas specials are filling the television schedule. Frosty, Rudolph and the Grinch have all made their appearances, PBS stations are abundant with concerts, and regular story lines are set aside or interwoven with holiday themes on our favorite...
Cory L. KempDecember 18, 2005