Dec. 21, 2012 marks the shifting of eras, says Mayan spiritual leader
“We want to prepare for humanities’ longest hour. It is coming,” says a Mayan spiritual guide.
The apocalypse is canceled. Now what?
The world isn’t ending. Whew. But what are you going to do with all of the time?
End of the world? Awaken whatever dream you’ve been putting off!
Whether Mayan Long Count or the entire world is ending, astrologer says seize this moment to improve.
- Mayans unfazed about the end of the world
- Religion dominated headlines in 2012
- ‘HumanLight’ seen as new December holiday
- Catholic Church intensifies battle against gay marriage
- Contraception opponents hail D.C. court ruling
- Churches using gun classes as outreach
- Unbelief is now the world’s third-largest’religion’
- For Missouri monks, holiday fruitcakes are slice of the divine
Keeping Christ in Christmas
Columnist and minister is upset about the pushback of celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Singing like a herald angel on Metro
Pastor tries to raise Christmas spirit to commuters on rail cars, sometimes to welcoming ears.
Chinese leaders still suspicious of religion, party document shows
A May 2011 order talks of a plot by “overseas hostile forces” to use religion to divide the country.
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A new division in Church of England
In a debate over women bishops, some say church must enforce tradition in fast-changing times.
Stones mark lives lost in Holocaust
The markers have been spreading as Germany’s relationship with its past has quickly been changing.
Basketball phenom, devout Mormon commits to Duke University
The prep basketball star out of Chicago considered going out into the mission field for the faith.
Critiquing Morsi’s Egypt
If he took a consensus based-approach, Morsi could have found allies among revolutionary forces, scholar says.
Silverman concedes U.S. Senate race
Atheist tips hat to satirist Stephen Colbert and reflects on selection of Tim Scott to succeed Jim DeMint.
‘The Office’ actor seeks to build a more ‘heart-based, heart-connected society’
With Oprah Winfrey, Rainn Wilson, a Baha’i, wants to make television that supports that journey.
Protecting circumcision in Germany
Vote to keep the practice legal is a victory for the European nation and for its future, says a rabbi.
Mormon women wearing pants in church love the Gospel
A supporter of a planned pants-in says organizers love the church they want to reform.
The role of Islam and the possibility of Islam teaming up with China
Powerful factors point toward an alliance between Islamic nations and China, says author.
Did Glenn Beck just back gay marriage?
The conservative commentator called for the government to get out of the marriage business.
Remaking the Knights of Columbus
At issue is our vision, says a member of the national Catholic fraternal benefits organization.
Obama gives voice to the national determination on gun control
Many are calling out the immorality of lax gun laws and what that says about the nation, says theologian.
Muhammad: When bad things happen to good people, maintain trust in God
An Ahmadiyya Muslim Community member says the prophet offers view on God’s role amidst tragedy.
Huckabee: Shooting not surprising after God ‘removed from our schools’
“We’ve made [schools] a place where we don’t want to talk about eternity.”
Quit using ‘loss’ to mean death
For parents, “it can be a slap in the face” says a chaplain whose daughter died in 2003.
Journey from Oak Creek to Newtown
“Today, we mourn; tomorrow we organize” against mass violence, says a Sikh civil rights advocate.
National Cathedral dean: ‘. . . the gun lobby is no match for the cross lobby’
People of faith urged to demand curbs on weapons in response to Newtown, Conn., massacre.
Graham: In a society that craves violence, why the shock and awe?
Shooting is a tragic reminder for us to be mindful of what we watch and listen to, says the head of the Billy Graham Evangelical Association.
In tragedy, we grieve; in God, we hope
Pray for our nation, asking God to help us regain a respect for life, says the Rev. Charles Stanley.
Religion
Conn. Rabbi talks about comforting Sandy Hook victim’s mom
Rabbi Shaul Praver of the Adath Israel congregation in Newtown, Conn., discusses comforting the mom of Sandy Hook shooting victim Noah Posner on Saturday.
White House hosts Hanukkah celebration
VIDEO | President Barack Obama welcomed Jewish leaders to the annual White House Hanukkah party on Thursday night. It was held on the sixth night of the eight-day Jewish festival of lights.
Pope Benedict sends first tweet
VIDEO | Pope Benedict sent his first tweet using his handle @pontifex. The Pope writes: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."
Rev. Franklin Graham on his holiday outreach program
Rev. Franklin Graham sits down with the The Post’s Sally Quinn to talk about his holiday outreach program, Operation Christmas Child.
Eckhart Tolle on losing trust in God, being in the now
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle spoke with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn about his Roman Catholic upbringing, losing trust in God and the core of his teachings: being in the now.
Bishop Stallings on controversial ministry
Bishop George Stallings, founder of the Imani Temple African Catholic Congregation talks about his controversial ministry and allegations that he abused altar boys while a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.
New polls show Mitt Romney catching up to Obama. Meanwhile, God seems to be losing ground: a new poll shows that one in five Americans now self-identify as secular. We speak to religion reporter Michelle Boorstein and Jesse Galef of the Secular Student Alliance.
Bishop Vashti McKenzie speaks at DNC
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, co-chair of the DNC Credentials Committee and the first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, called the Democratic Party the “most forward-looking” party.
Mitt Romney’s RNC speech highlights
Mitt Romney accepts the official GOP nominee and speaks to the Republican National Convention on its final night.
Rick Santorum earns RNC standing ovation
Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum brought the crowd in Tampa, Fla., to their feet after stating he was thankful for a party that loves both the born and unborn.
Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.On Catholicism
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