Peter Sachs
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Taxi drivers mark Ramadan with Iftar-on-the-go meals
By Peter Sachs — September 24, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service CHICAGO _ Each evening at about 6:30 p.m., Idrees Muhammad sets out a modest feast in Shan Foods, a part-eatery, part-convenience store on the city’s north side. A fleet of taxi cabs pulls up to the strip mall soon after. Sweetened milk, a container of dates, a tray of fruit […]
GUEST COMMENTARY: A survival guide for interfaith couples
By Peter Sachs — February 8, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service (UNDATED) Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and that means two things: There’s likely to be a lot of diamond rings produced Thursday night (Feb. 14), and weddings won’t be far behind. For a wedding, you’ll have to balance the needs of family, friends and clergy. But an engagement involves […]
In Egypt, Deciding to Wear the Veil Isn’t Just a Personal Choice
By Peter Sachs — November 8, 2006
c. 2006 Religion News Service CAIRO, Egypt _ In the midst of a fiery debate over the implications of wearing veils, one young Egyptian woman made the decision about two weeks ago to wear a hijab, or head scarf, as a way to reconnect with Islam. Mai Esmat Mohamed, a 22-year-old self-admitted “rebellious Americanized girl,” […]
Geneticist Seeks to Bridge Gap Between Faith and Science
By Peter Sachs — July 28, 2006
c. 2006 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ After reading from his book on science and religion to an audience of 150 people at an independent bookstore here, Dr. Francis Collins saw the interactions he hoped would occur. Collins watched as audience members struck up earnest conversations, debating back and forth about one of the knottiest […]
Adventist Conference Aims to Stamp Out Smoking
By Peter Sachs — July 20, 2006
c. 2006 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Following a groundbreaking conference, some Seventh-day Adventist doctors are talking about upending their now antiquated approach to helping smokers quit their habit. DeWitt Williams, the director of health for the North American division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, said that while Adventists have been known for their anti-tobacco […]
Aid Groups Urge Help for Refugees Caught in Web of Terrorism Rules
By Peter Sachs — July 12, 2006
c. 2006 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Advocacy groups are pressuring Congress to take broader action to alleviate the plight of refugees who have been caught in a tangle of new regulations designed to keep terrorists from entering the United States. Refugee Council USA, which includes numerous faith-based organizations, estimates that as many as 20,000 […]
Democrats, Evangelicals Team Up on Global Warming
By Peter Sachs — June 30, 2006
c. 2006 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ A fledgling alliance of Democrats and evangelical Christians is attempting to tackle global warming, motivated by the recent release of two documentaries on the subject, a solid scientific consensus and a growing concern over “creation care.” The Canadian documentary “The Great Warming,” narrated by pop singer Alanis Morissette […]
Former Indonesian Leader Calls for Cleansing of Islam
By Peter Sachs — June 27, 2006
c. 2006 Religion News Service WASHINGTON _ Indonesia’s first elected president on Monday (June 26) called for a “spiritual regeneration” within Islam to counteract extremists who he said have given Muslims a bad reputation. “The world today faces a crisis of understanding that threatens all of humanity,” said Abdurrahman Wahid. “The crisis afflicts Muslims and […]
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