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World's traditions give meaning to holidays
In Sandpoint, we celebrate this season as we do everything - eclectically and whole-heartedly. Some of us ski through the holidays on the slopes of Schweitzer, while some prefer the quiet warmth of home, sipping eggnog by the fire. Our streets glow with tiny white lights and Christmas trees shine through windows like beacons on a cold winter's night.
Science backs up county's use of herbicides in lake
According to an article in the Daily Bee (July 9, 2006), opponents of the use of herbicides to suppress milfoil in the area's waterways are now turning to prayer vigils to "positively effect" (the) water." Let's hope they have more success than those participating in the most rigorously conducted prayer study to date. That recent study, involving 1,800 heart bypass surgery patients, failed to find any beneficial effect whatsoever. In fact, one group of patients who were prayed for had more complications than those who were not. (See
Ronald May, 83
Ronald May, 83, died peacefully on Oct. 26, 2018, at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.
America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon
Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this — none. That's according to the U.S. adults surveyed by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. They're called the "nones" — not religious sisters, but N-O-N-E-S. Other surveys show they've been growing steadily for the past 30 years. Half of the nones call themselves atheists of agnostics, but another half just say they're "nothing in particular." Many believe in God, heaven, prayer, astrology, karma or reincarnation. But the nones really, really don't like organized religion. They span class, gender, race, ethnicity and age. More than 4 in 10 young adults are nones. Researchers say that's a sign they'll continue to grow.
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to National Eucharistic Congress
Catholics from across the U.S. have converged for five days of traditional devotions at the Indianapolis Colts' football stadium in what they're calling the National Eucharistic Congress. It's the first such gathering in more than 80 years. Many of the attendees, over the past two months, have joined pilgrims on parts of their routes crisscrossing the country as a prelude to the congress. The basic purpose is to renew devotion to the Eucharist. Devout Catholics believe they encounter the actual presence of Jesus – not merely symbols of Him – in the appearance of bread and wine.
Ritualized abuse case expands
SANDPOINT — A criminal case against a Bonner County man accused of perpetrating ritualized and sexual abuse expanded on Friday.
Thoughts on mending the nets
Paul, the Apostle, wrote a lot about the work of the Holy Spirit. He himself was filled with the Spirit and wanted the early church to know the work of the Spirit in their midst. It was important for the believers to understand what the Spirit wanted to do for them. I believe it’s just as important for us to know what God’s Spirit wants to do for us.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron, founder and abbess of Sravasti Abbey, a Buddhist monastery located in Newport, Wash., will be speaking at the Gardenia Center’s Sunday Service, on Sunday, July 22, at 10 a.m. Community residents are invited to join the Ven. Chodron, and the Gardenia Center’s spiritual community for an inspiring morning as she responds spontaneously to the issues of the day.
A Christian’s trademark
God’s people realize that the happy and difficult circumstances of life are controlled by God
Trial looms in ritualized sex abuse case
SANDPOINT — A ritualized and sexual abuse case pending against a Priest River man is headed to trial.
Darlene K. Shelly, 85
Darlene Krauss Shelly, 85, passed away peacefully at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Sept. 17, 2010, surrounded by her family.
Greek monk keeps faith, community together
For more than 50 years, Father Spyridon has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in a monastery carved into a cliffside high above the Aegean Sea. Panagia Hozoviotissa monastery has changed little since it was founded more than a millennium ago on the Greek island of Amorgos. And even as Greece rapidly secularizes alongside the rest of Europe, and islands like Amorgos wrestle with the massive growth of tourism, a few Orthodox Christian monks like Spyridon remain icons of local life. Locals continue to go to him for spiritual advice and praise his care for all visitors.
Super Bowl ads will tout Jesus 'gets us' to the masses
On Super Bowl Sunday, advertising's biggest night, religion rarely makes an appearance among the much buzzed about beer and fast-food commercials. But this year, an ad campaign is promoting Jesus' unconditional love to counter the notion that religion is used to divide people. The group behind the "He Gets Us" campaign is spending about $20 million to reach more than 100 million viewers at a time when the nation's Christian population is in decline. Christianity has long permeated the NFL culture, and regular fans are accustomed to expressions of faith, from locker-room prayers to players pointing skyward after touchdowns. As one expert in sports and religion puts it: "Football players themselves have often been the advertisements for Jesus."
Love in the air: Pope marries couple on papal plane
IQUIQUE, Chile (AP) — It was all in a day’s work for the ever-unpredictable Pope Francis.
Life sentence imposed in abuse case
SANDPOINT — A Priest River man convicted of subjecting his wife and family to sexual and ritualized abuse was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
Chorale offers second spring concert
The Pend Oreille Chorale and Orchestra will present the second of its spring concerts on Sunday. The concert will be a matinee event at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at First Lutheran Church on Olive and Ontario in Sandpoint.
Do your research and get involved
We just came off a bender lasting eight years and haven’t even rid ourselves of the hangover. We suffered through fear mongering (some bad habits are hard to kick), gluttony, lies, manipulation, corruption, secrecy, the abolishment of habeas corpus, an utter disregard and respect for science and truth, further degradation of the planet and more.
Gardenia Center hosting spirituality, health event
Event being held today at 7 p.m.
Spiritually, is yoga for you?
This week, I want to offer some insight on an exercise and wellness practice where Eastern beliefs connect with Western faith. In this process of East meets West, I am going to need to dive into some religious philosophy to answer a question. I have written numerous articles on the benefits of yoga, but yoga in America is undoubtedly misunderstood and in many cases would not be considered an actual yoga practice by true Eastern practitioners.
Vaccine hesitancy, the Golden Rule, and Christ’s new command
More importantly, what should Christian morality be based upon - Golden Rule or Christ’s New Command?