Monthly Archives: September 2000
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — September 30, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service Lawsuit Filed Under New Law on Religious Land Use (RNS) The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has filed a lawsuit under a brand-new federal law dealing with religious land use. The case, believed to be among the first filed under the new law, involves a church denied the use of […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — September 30, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service Lawsuit Filed Under New Law on Religious Land Use (RNS) The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has filed a lawsuit under a brand-new federal law dealing with religious land use. The case, believed to be among the first filed under the new law, involves a church denied the use of […]
NEWS STORY: Congressman Criticized for Links to `Islamophobes’
By By David Gibson — September 29, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service NEWARK, N.J. _ A New Jersey congressman who is a leading critic of the persecution of Christians abroad is coming under fire for his ties to a lobby that espouses anti-Muslim rhetoric as part of its campaign to highlight violence against Christians, especially in Islamic countries. The Council of American-Islamic […]
NEWS STORY: Congressman Criticized for Links to `Islamophobes’
By By David Gibson — September 29, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service NEWARK, N.J. _ A New Jersey congressman who is a leading critic of the persecution of Christians abroad is coming under fire for his ties to a lobby that espouses anti-Muslim rhetoric as part of its campaign to highlight violence against Christians, especially in Islamic countries. The Council of American-Islamic […]
NEWS SIDEBAR: Text of McKenzie Prayer at the White House
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Newly elected African Methodist Episcopal Bishop Vashti McKenzie has the reputation of being one of the nation’s top preachers. Here is an excerpt from the prayer she delivered at the White House prayer breakfast Sept. 14: Eternal one and almighty creator who is both our father and our […]
NEWS SIDEBAR: Text of McKenzie Prayer at the White House
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Newly elected African Methodist Episcopal Bishop Vashti McKenzie has the reputation of being one of the nation’s top preachers. Here is an excerpt from the prayer she delivered at the White House prayer breakfast Sept. 14: Eternal one and almighty creator who is both our father and our […]
NEWS FEATURE: First Woman AME Bishop Begins Her Tenure
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service BALTIMORE _ Just before reciting her final benediction as pastor of Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Vashti McKenzie concentrated on the ongoing needs of her congregation. “Now, let me remind you, Rev. Harriet is looking for you in Bible study on Wednesday,” she said, referring to Harriet McCombs, […]
NEWS FEATURE: First Woman AME Bishop Begins Her Tenure
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service BALTIMORE _ Just before reciting her final benediction as pastor of Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Vashti McKenzie concentrated on the ongoing needs of her congregation. “Now, let me remind you, Rev. Harriet is looking for you in Bible study on Wednesday,” she said, referring to Harriet McCombs, […]
NEWS FEATURE: First Woman AME Bishop Begins Her Tenure
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service BALTIMORE _ Just before reciting her final benediction as pastor of Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Vashti McKenzie concentrated on the ongoing needs of her congregation. “Now, let me remind you, Rev. Harriet is looking for you in Bible study on Wednesday,” she said, referring to Harriet McCombs, […]
NEWS FEATURE: First Woman AME Bishop Begins Her Tenure
By Adelle M. Banks — September 28, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service BALTIMORE _ Just before reciting her final benediction as pastor of Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Vashti McKenzie concentrated on the ongoing needs of her congregation. “Now, let me remind you, Rev. Harriet is looking for you in Bible study on Wednesday,” she said, referring to Harriet McCombs, […]
NEWS SIDEBAR: What is Rosh Hashanah?
By Kein Eckstrom — September 27, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Friday (Sept. 29) marks the start of the Jewish New Year. This year Jews will celebrate the beginning of the year 5761. Rosh Hashanah observances vary by synagogue and denomination, with Reform Jews celebrating only one day, and other Jews celebrating two […]
NEWS SIDEBAR: What is Rosh Hashanah?
By Kein Eckstrom — September 27, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Friday (Sept. 29) marks the start of the Jewish New Year. This year Jews will celebrate the beginning of the year 5761. Rosh Hashanah observances vary by synagogue and denomination, with Reform Jews celebrating only one day, and other Jews celebrating two […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — September 27, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service Presbyterians Adopt Guidelines For Missionary Evacuation (RNS) The Presbyterian Church (USA) has approved guidelines for evacuating church missionaries who find themselves in hostage, war or unfriendly situations overseas. The Worldwide Ministries Division of the 2.5 million-member church introduced the new guidelines Sept. 23 in order to formalize procedures for getting […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — September 27, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service Presbyterians Adopt Guidelines For Missionary Evacuation (RNS) The Presbyterian Church (USA) has approved guidelines for evacuating church missionaries who find themselves in hostage, war or unfriendly situations overseas. The Worldwide Ministries Division of the 2.5 million-member church introduced the new guidelines Sept. 23 in order to formalize procedures for getting […]
RNS Daily Digest
By RNS Blog Editor — September 26, 2000
c. 2000 Religion News Service Religious Groups Praise Signing of Religious Freedom Bill (RNS) Religious and civil liberties groups, in a rare display of agreement, praised a bill signed by President Clinton on Friday (Sept. 22) that gives religious groups and prisoners more protection when practicing their beliefs. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons […]
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