tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143451602011-06-08T02:44:34.243-04:00Opinions and news about faith and ethicsLisa Haddocknoreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14345160.post-1120940165705763172007-12-21T11:59:00.000-05:002007-12-21T10:53:45.814-05:00

Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorWelcome to a blog you can trust. As a journalist with more than 20 years of experience, I offer straight news, opinion, and humor – all based on legitimate sources. Send comments and ideas about ethics and faith issues to njfaithforum@aol.com.What's new?New resource for grieving parentsChristian Animal Rights Movements Seeks SupportersSharpton Continues to Lash

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By Lisa HaddockTalented blogger Alan D. Busch has released Snapshots: In Memory of Ben, a book about the loss of his son. If it's as good as his blog (The Book of Ben), we can expect a first-rate resource for anyone dealing with grief.Victoria Valentine of Water Forest Press writes, "The author’s words are honest and candid, as he shares family history and relays with impact, the untimely death

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Editor's note: This notice, about the Christian Yorade Movement, was sent by animal rights acitvist Jan Fredericks. She is the founder of God's Creatures Ministry.The Holy Spirit is trying to speak to our hearts to return to the first commission God gave humans before the fall, to have dominion over (yorade -- which means to come down to; to have communion with and compassion for) the animals.

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Al Sharpton: Will he ever shut up about Mormons? By Lisa HaddockEditor's note: I am not a Mormon, nor do I have any connection to the LDS Church.The Rev. Al Sharpton is still making excuses for saying Mormons don't believe in God. (See news story.) And in the process, he continues to insult the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS).ABC4.com reports that Sharpton made these statements

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The mouth that roared: Al Sharpton.By Lisa HaddockI'm taking off the gloves when it comes to the Rev. Al Sharpton.The so-called civil rights activist publicly insulted the religious beliefs of GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.In published reports, Sharpton is quoted saying: "As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry

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The burning of the university's ROTC building was part of the buildup to the May 4 shootings. Protesters cut fire hoses and then chanted anti-war slogans as the building burned to the ground. (May41970.com)By Lisa HaddockIf you're a news junkie like me, you've seen the stories about the newly discovered audiotape of the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970.Recent reports are remarkably slanted,

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By Lisa Haddock Radio personality Don Imus is taking a beating for insulting the Rutgers women's baskeball team and quite deservedly so.I'm not going to repeat his loathsome racist, sexist remarks on my blog, but you can find them on many media outlets, including CBS. The anti-Imus firestorm of criticism is more than justified. Imus was hateful, nasty, and disrespectful. He's been on the radio

Lisa Haddocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14345160.post-74687042566254057792007-03-26T10:42:00.000-04:002007-05-12T20:06:18.142-04:00

The scroll of Esther, which is read at Purim. (Photo from Virtual Beit Midrash.)Editor's note: Purim was celebrated this year from March 4 to 5. You may find more of Alan D. Busch’s writings at The Book of Ben.By Alan D. Busch(Copyright Alan D. Busch, 2007.)I am torn.We are to be joyful during the month of Adar.After all, isn’t it the month when we celebrate Purim, as an observance of national

Lisa Haddocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14345160.post-3790539450446865462007-03-17T16:21:00.000-04:002007-03-17T18:06:24.439-04:00

Louvre.fr By Lisa HaddockI live in a permanent state of pessimism. And as for living in the moment? Forget it.Despite my melancholy nature, I had an uncommon flash of joy – courtesy of the Louvre Web site.Last night, for the umpteenth time in my life, I looked at the Nike of Samothrace, the 2,000-year-old Winged Goddess of Victory.Thanks to my liberal arts education, I knew that this ancient

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Alan D. Busch has put together a first-rate blog that I recommend for anyone dealing with grief.As Alan describes his project, "The Book of Ben" is a father's response to the life-shattering experience of losing his first-born child, Benjamin Z"L. It is an ongoing attempt to pick up the shattered pieces and put them back together again although what reemerges is never quite the same as the

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The late Pope John Paul II greeting Bob Dylan in 1997. (Newsday)By Lisa HaddockPope Benedict XVI has again expressed his disdain for popular music, according to a report published by March 9, 2007, by The Sydney Morning Herald. In a new memoir, the current pontiff writes that he thinks of legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan as a false prophet. He describes his uneasiness about Dylan's

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Bishop Robert H. Brom (left)Passing the Buck?By Lisa HaddockFor the Diocese of San Diego, Lenten repentance seems all about “do as I say, not as I do.”The diocese may try to wiggle out of a court fight with more than 140 alleged sex abuse victims by declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to an Associated Press report published on Feb 19.In a statement read at Masses throughout his diocese,

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Editor's Update: Master of the Jinn is now available in e-book format.By Irving KarchmarAs a spiritual person and writer, may I commend to you my book, Master of the Jinn: A Sufi Novel, a mystical adventure tale on the Sufi path of Love. In the name of the Merciful, 10% of all profits go to charity.Here is a tale set on the Path of the Heart, a mystical adventure wherein a modern-day Sufi master

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Above, Ted Haggard in a prayerful moment/Starbulletin.com.By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorDisgraced Evangelist Ted Haggard, former head of the president of the National Association of Evangelicals, is straight as a pin. Or so says a pastor who counseled him. Haggard lost his position at New Life Church in Colorado Springs after he first denied and then admitted sexual impropriety with a male

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At left, Rabbi Elazar Bogomilsky/Chai Center of Greater Seattle.By Lisa HaddockFaith Forum EditorIs there a war on Christmas? Some say this issue is a figment of the right-wing imagination. But recent events at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport suggest otherwise.Responding to a threatened a lawsuit from a Chabad/Lubavitch Hasidic rabbi, Port of Seattle authorities removed Christmas trees.Rabbi

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Pat Robertson claims that protein shakes have made him incredibly strong. (Photo from Christian Broadcasting Network.)By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorPat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network is claiming he can leg press 2,000 pounds – thanks to an amazing “age-defying protein shake.” Sports experts have called this feat impossible.His Web site presents a video supposedly showing

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Leonardo in self portrait. Whose code is it anyway?By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorIan McKellen has a distinguished acting career, two Oscar nominations and the title Knight Commander of the British Empire. And the openly gay British actor also had some withering comments for the Vatican.The DaVinci Code star said he was "happy to believe that Jesus was married," the Ottawa Citizen and other

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Martin Scorsese, director of The Last Temptation of ChristBy Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorThe DaVinci Code is not the first movie to offend Christians.Whenever a religious group is depicted in the arts, there’s a controversy. Ron Howard’s The DaVinci Code is only the latest contender.Remember The Last Temptation of Christ in 1988? Director Martin Scorsese took a beating for his controversial

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By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorThe film version of The DaVinci Code will hit theater screens in the U.S. on May 19.Here's my executive summary of the book -- it's fast-paced, compelling plot, riddled with errors and flat-out slanders about Christianity. If you like word puzzles and conspiracy theories, you'll love this book. If you're looking for an accurate description of Christian history,

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By Irving Karchmar(copyright 2006, Irving Karchmar; all rights reserved)On the day before summer, I finally met the Master. And though I have thought of him often and dreamed of him and talked to him in my mind, even missed him as though we were separated family, I had never actually met him nor spoken to him.Over the years I have read all his books and heard many stories about him. And for many

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Animal rights activists are continuing their battle against the March of Dimes. But why would anyone target a charity that works to improve the health of babies?Whose life is more important? A baby's or a lab rat's? And how much pain can we inflict on a living, sentient being -- in the name of medical progress? Can we go to the point of torture? Well, most people involved in the controversy don't

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The Baptist Press, official voice of the nation's largest Protestant denomination, takes on the story of Pastor Lonnie Latham. Latham stands accused of soliciting sex from a male police officer posing as a prostitute in Oklahoma City. Latham has resigned from his congregation, South Tulsa (Okla.) Baptist Church. He has also stepped down from executive positions within the denomination. The

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Hurrah for the American public. Bad ratings killed NBC's loathsome "Book of Daniel." Good riddance. Note to TV execs -- get a clue.Read the show's obituary: NBC shuts Book of DanielCurrent Faith Issues and ControversiesComplete Blog Index

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Lonnie Latham, a Southern Baptist pastor from Tulsa, Okla., is accused of propositioning an undercover male cop in early January. Latham was arrested in Oklahoma City in an area frequented by gay male prostitutes. Undercover policemen were conducting a sting operation in the area. Latham is a member of the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee.Latham opposes same-sex marriage. He also

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By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorNBC's "The Book of Daniel" is the most offensive, unbearable show I've seen on network TV. And that includes my childhood years of being forced to watch “Hee Haw.” Where shall I start?1. Ethnic stereotypes.---The only black person on the show is a maid. And of course, she steals from the family and smokes pot. What a fresh portrayal! Why don’t we bring back

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Around the world, roughly 27 million people—including 8.4 million children—are trapped into lives of slavery by threat of violence. By comparison, that's the combined populations of New Jersey and New York state. According to the CIA, 100,000 slaves live in the U.S. See my original post: "International Slave Trade – Where’s the Outrage?" Current Faith Issues and ControversiesComplete Blog Index

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Who is Worthy of Holy Communion?By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorSince 2002, stories about priests sexually abusing children and young people have flooded the news. These men were often returned to ministry after counseling. All too frequently, they also returned to committing grave crimes against children -- even as they celebrated the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the heart of the Catholic

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By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorThe Nation of Islam beliefs are significantly different from those held by mainstream Muslims. Here is a brief overview.Nation of Islam“We believe that Allah (God) appeared in the Person of Master W. Fard Muhammad, July, 1930; the long-awaited 'Messiah' of the Christians and the "Mahdi" of the Muslims (NOI Web site).”Mainstream IslamGod has never taken human

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Minister Louis Farrakhan's portrait from The Final Call, a Nation of Islam publication. By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorNation of Islam (NOI) leader Louis Farrakhan acknowledges that he has baggage. But after his Millions More March, he enjoys more mainstream popularity among African-Americans than ever.The Urban League, NAACP, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton supported the Millions More rally,

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By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorTen years after the Million Man March drew massive crowds to the Mall in Washington, D.C., Nation of Islam (NOI) leader Minister Louis Farrakhan returned to the nation’s capital on Sunday (Oct. 16) to promote his Millions More Movement, CNN reported. This time, men, women, and children of all races were invited.Farrakhan, a 72-year-old cancer survivor, is

Lisa Haddocknoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14345160.post-1129326862414808992005-10-14T17:53:00.000-04:002007-03-16T10:09:10.176-04:00

Cardinal Roger Mahony, above, has been head of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for 20 years.By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorThe never-ending story of children and teens abused by priests and other church officials has opened yet another revolting chapter. This time, it’s Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest.The archdiocese released summaries of personnel records that show it

Lisa Haddocknoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14345160.post-1128968698035569542005-10-10T14:24:00.000-04:002007-03-18T10:35:30.360-04:00

What are the spiritual benefits of self-denial? Below are various religious perspectives on fasting.“The ABCs of Yom Kippur”“No Time Like Ramadan Time”An Eastern Orthodox Christian perspective by Metropolitan MaximosHinduism and fastingA Mormon view: “The Blessings of a Proper Fast”Buddhism and fastingWho fasts and when?Beliefnet.comCurrent Faith Issues and ControversiesComplete Blog Index

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By Jan Fredericks, M.A., L.P.C.Animals and people have always shared a special relationship with each other. With the increase of information concerning animals and their ability to heal people psychologically, spiritually and physically, we are becoming more aware of our relationship with all animals in our society.To understand our culture and how it affects our thinking and values, we need to

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In two 2002 articles, Phil Brennan of Newsmax.com writes that gay men dominate many seminaries and that homosexual activity between students is widespread. As a result, orthodox Catholics are driven away. Good Men Homosexual CultureIn a 2004 article, Michael S. Rose writes about a scandal at an Austrian seminary, where a rector and student openly made out at a party. Using a small digital

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By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum Editor(Copyright Lisa Haddock, 2005; please cite my name, blog, and sources if quoting.)Does keeping gay men out of seminaries solve the sexual-abuse crisis the Catholic Church is facing? The short answer is no, but the reasons are more complex. They deserve a lengthy discussion.The scandal that broke in 2002 is no doubt driving this attempted purge, which is based

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Victims of sexually abusive priests in Pennsylvania lost a battle to let them sue dioceses over old assault cases, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Thursday (Sept. 29). The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected their suit (Meehan v. Archdiocese of Philadelphia), which pushed for a suspension of the statute of limitations on the grounds that dioceses concealed the commission of these crimes. Under

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By Rabbi Baruch PriceDirector, The Jewish Learning ExperienceTeaneck, N.J.Editor’s note: Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year 5767) begins at sundown Monday (Oct. 4). Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) will begin at sundown Oct. 12.According to our tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the creation of mankind. This indeed is a significant event deserving commemoration and perhaps even a

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SNAP – the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests – has posted a report criticizing the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. SNAP and other reform groups are unhappy with the archdiocese’s efforts to deny that its leadership deliberately covered up the sexual abuse of minors by priests. A Philadelphia grand jury report directly accused two previous cardinals of intentionally hiding the criminal

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Cardinal Justin Rigali's coat of arms. The Latin motto means "the Word was made flesh," a phrase from the Gospel of St. John. By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorWhen a grand jury report blasted the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s response to sexually abusive priests, Cardinal Justin Rigali and other church officials deflected some of the criticism. That reaction has saddened Voice of the Faithful

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Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has criticized the grand jury report that condemned his predecessors. This portrait of Rigali was taken during his tenure as Archbishop of St. Louis. By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorA Philadelphia grand jury has accused Cardinals John Krol and Anthony Bevilacqua of knowingly covering up sexual abuse committed by 63 priests from 1967 to 2002, the

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This Unitarian Universalist ad proclaims the movement's opposition to discrimination. Copyright the Unitarian Universalist Association (used by permission). By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorThe Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is soul-searching after alleged racist incidents occurred during the movement’s General Assembly, the Star-Telegram of Fort Worth, Texas, reported.UUA President

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The Most Rev. Edwin O'Brien's portrait from his archdiocesan Web site.By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorA high-ranking Catholic prelate wants to ban gay men from seminaries.Archbishop Edwin O’Brien, who is supervising a Vatican-mandated investigation of U.S. seminaries, says he wants all gay men out of seminaries. The investigation comes in the wake of the sexual-abuse scandal that has rocked

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By Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.Editor's note: This item was originally posted as a comment on the PETA article.As author of "Judaism and Vegetarianism" and a longtime advocate of better treatment of animals, I agree that PETA’s methods are often insensitive and counterproductive. However, while its methods sometimes deserve criticism, PETA does put a necessary spotlight on animal-based diets and the

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This PETA ad has angered the Catholic League.By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is known for its provocative ad campaigns. Once again, the Arlington, Va.-based organization’s recent flyers have caused anger, Religion News Service reported Sept. 7. This time, religious groups are protesting.In the items considered objectionable, the following

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By Nancy Palmstrom, M.S.Nancy Palmstrom is an aquatic ecologist with 20 years of experience in aquatic resource assessment, restoration, and permitting. Her areas of technical expertise include water resource modeling, ecological risk assessment, discharge permitting and aquatic resource restoration programs.Beyond the rhetoric, beyond claims of racism, beyond partisan politics, there are a few

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By the Rev. Charles AustinThe writer is a retired pastor and newspaper reporter.We are now hearing the questions always asked after a disaster. “Where was God as Hurricane Katrina destroyed lives and property last week? Doesn’t God care? Why did God do this?”People always ask those questions, but they are the wrong questions.However, one of those questions does have an answer. “Where was God last

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New Orleans, La., Aug. 31, 2005 -- Evacuees, carrying what few posessions they are able to save from the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina, exit a rescue helicopter and head for the main staging area. Thousands of city residents were left stranded by the storm that struck the area on Aug. 29. New Orleans is being evacuated following Hurricane Katrina and rising flood waters. Photo by Win Henderson

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Above, Cuba's Fidel Castro, left, embraces Venezuelan Pres. Hugo Chavez.Editor’s note: Fearing for her family’s safety in Venezuela, the author has asked that only her first name be used. By JackieA Venezuelan living abroadHugo Chavez believes that Cuba lives in the "sea of happiness" and wants to transport those ideas of "revolutionary democracy" -not communism according to him- into Venezuela.

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Above, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a clergyman who died for his resistance to the Nazis.By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorAfter igniting a firestorm of controversy, "700 Club" host Pat Robertson apologized for his remarks about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, CNN reported. On Monday's (Aug. 22) broadcast of the "700 Club" Robertson said: "We have the ability to take him out, and I think the time has

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The Rev. Pat Robertson -- a conservative Christian broadcaster and former U.S. presidential candidate -- continues to lambaste President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Read story on Robertson's Web site, Christian Broadcasting Network.Current Faith Issues and ControversiesComplete Blog Index

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By Lisa HaddockNJ Faith Forum EditorIs this the equivalent of a Christian fatwa*?The Rev. Pat Robertson has called for the assassination of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez."We have the ability to take him out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability," the conservative Christian broadcaster stated during Monday's (Aug. 22) broadcast of "The 700 Club."Chavez has close ties to

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By Rabbi Stephen M. WylenTemple Beth Tikvah, Wayne, NJTORAH:Ad-nai spoke to Moses saying, “You shall avenge the Israelites against the Midianites ....”(Nu. 31:1-2)COMMENTARY:The Midianites conspired with the Moabites to destroy Israel. Why, then, does God command Israel to fight the Midianites, but God commands Israel not to attack the Moabites (Dt. 2:9)? One possible answer is that Ruth, the

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