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Faith
May 09, 2008
Belief in brief: Pentecost
It’s largely regarded as a Christian holiday, but it has Jewish roots.
May 02, 2008
Belief in brief: The Bible
(Web Exclusive) When early Christians compiled the Bible, who decided what religious writings made the cut, and how did they choose?
Two men preach from the ring
Two men wrestle with their faith in God to find meaning in life and share stories from unusual pulpits on how surrender brought them hope.
April 25, 2008
Grace Bible Church to hold services in new building
The 400-plus member congregation of Grace Bible Church will soon move to its new location at 601 Blue Ridge Road.
Belief in brief: The cross
It graces altars and automobiles, flags and flyers, steeples and stained glass. But the cross, now the most recognizable symbol of Christianity, wasn’t always a marker of faith.
Minister speaks about impact of politics, social concerns on her prayer life
For Kim Gage Ryan, a minister in Columbia, it's not just the political process and the campaigns that compel her to pray.
April 19, 2008
Seminar aimed at helping churches quell congregational arguments
COLUMBIA — Wars between religions are not new, and most people are aware of fights within denominations. But congregational arguments are something different. Few people are aware of them or what they’re about.
April 18, 2008
Controversial Last Supper art removed from museum
Sexual painting of Christ’s final meal leads debate in heavily Catholic Austria
Belief in brief: Baha’i holiday Ridvan begins April 21
Ridvan is a 12-day celebration that is also known as “The Most Great Festival.”
April 17, 2008
Passover preparation takes time and a lot of cleaning
In preparation for Passover, Jewish families will do some spring cleaning to rid their homes of chametz, or unleavened bread.
April 15, 2008
Plenty of pope souvenirs available to tourists
WASHINGTON — The must-have souvenirs in Washington this week aren’t the American-flag tchotchkes hawked around the National Mall. The really hot items include “I love the pope” bumper stickers, “Property of Benedict XVI” T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with the pope’s heavenward gaze.
Pope arrives in U.S. to Bush family, screaming students
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — Pope Benedict XVI arrived today in the United States to a presidential handshake and enthusiastic cheering, a warm welcome that followed the pontiff's candid admission hours earlier that he is "deeply ashamed" of the clergy sex abuse scandal that has rocked the American church.
April 14, 2008
American Christianity vibrant abroad, speaker says
Robert Wuthnow kicked off MU’s annual series of speakers on religion and public life Monday, presenting his thesis that the global outreach of U.S. churches is at an all-time high.
Papal tickets go fast, time to set your TiVO!
On Oct. 6, 1979, Pope John Paul II emerged from a car’s sunroof, waving and smiling to thousands of cheering onlookers who lined Washington streets and even climbed trees for a glimpse of the Roman Catholic leader. Things will be different when Pope Benedict XVI arrives this month.
April 04, 2008
Belief in brief: Passover
Psalms: Tools for prayer
Theologians say the answer to why psalms are so powerful lies in their variety, emotional honesty and occasional bluntness.
March 28, 2008
Belief in brief: Orthodox Easter
Imam merges American roots and Islamic faith
Ronald Smith, the new imam at the Islamic Center of Central Missouri, talks about his role in the Muslim community, how he found faith and the influence his wife has had on his life.
Facts about Islam
Islam is one of the world’s fastest growing religions.
March 23, 2008
Six New Life Community Church parishioners baptized on Easter Sunday
The Rev. Thomas Ragsdell baptized four children and two adults.
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