Flock cheers Ga. megachurch pastor as he vows to fight sex allegations like David vs. Goliath

Ga. pastor: I’ll fight like David battled Goliath

LITHONIA, Ga. – Casting himself as the Bible’s ultimate underdog, Bishop Eddie Long went before thousands of faithful supporters at his megachurch Sunday and promised to fight accusations that he lured four young men into sexual relationships.
“I feel like David against Goliath. But I got five rocks, and … Read more >>>.

Former wildlife manager for New Mexico ranch owned by Ted Turner alleges wrongful firing

Man claims wrongful firing from Turner’s NM ranch

RATON, N.M. – A former wildlife manager for a northern New Mexico ranch owned by media mogul Ted Turner alleges he was wrongfully fired from the ranch after a new general manager began pushing religion on employees.
James Baker’s complaint does not charge religious discrimination, but says his three-decade-plus …. Read the original article  : Former wildlife manager for New Mexico ranch owned by Ted Turner alleges wrongful firing.

White descendants gather to honor 1st black US doctor, put tombstone on his unmarked NYC grave

Descendants of 1st black US doctor mark NYC grave

NEW YORK – White descendants of the nation’s first professionally trained African-American doctor gathered in a cemetery on Sunday to dedicate a tombstone at the unmarked grave where he was buried in 1865.
“Right now I feel so connected in a new way, to actually be here,” said …. Original source  : White descendants gather to honor 1st black US doctor, put tombstone on his unmarked NYC grave.

Egypt’s Coptic pope apologizes over anti-Islam remarks by top bishop

Egypt pope apologizes over bishop’s Islam remarks

CAIRO – Egypt’s Coptic Christian leader Pope Shenouda III apologized in a television interview Sunday to any Muslims who were offended after his top bishop reportedly disputed the authenticity of some verses of the Quran.
The remarks come during a period of heightened tension in Egypt between the majority Muslims … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Egypt’s Coptic pope apologizes over anti-Islam remarks by top bishop.

Millennium celebrations of Thanjavur temple conclude

CHENNAI – The curtains came down on the millennium celebrations of the Thanjavur Brihadeeshwara Temple here Sunday evening with the state government announcing several development projects for Thanjavur costing around Rs.12 crore.

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who attended the closing ceremony, announced the setting up of free dispensary and a cancer department at the Thanjavur Medical … Read more »».

Ga. megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal says ‘I’ll be here next week’ for services

Ga. megachurch pastor: ‘I’ll be here next week’

LITHONIA, Ga. – The pastor of a Georgia megachurch accused of luring young men into sexual relationships says “I’ll be here next week” for church services.
Bishop Eddie Long told a congregation of thousands Sunday that services were held at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church each week, and that … Read : Ga. megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal says ‘I’ll be here next week’ for services.

Muslim clerics oppose further delay in Ayodhya verdict

LUCKNOW – Muslim religious leaders Sunday joined their Hindu counterparts in opposing any further postponement of the Allahabad High Court’s verdict on the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmabhoomi issue, noting both sides have reposed faith in the court’s decision.

“Isn’t the issue already pending for too long? Sure enough we also want that the dispute reaches its logical conclusion …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Muslim clerics oppose further delay in Ayodhya verdict.

Ga. megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal: I am not the man being portrayed on television

Ga. megachurch pastor pledges to fight accusations

LITHONIA, Ga. – The famed pastor of a Georgia megachurch said Sunday that he will fight allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships, stressing that he’d be back to lead the church the next week.
Addressing a New Birth Missionary Baptist Church sanctuary packed with thousands, Bishop Eddie … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ga. megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal: I am not the man being portrayed on television.

Thousands fill cathedral for 1st public remarks from Ga. pastor accused in sex scandal

Thousands await public remarks from accused pastor

LITHONIA, Ga. – Sunday’s services at a Georgia megachurch will give its famed pastor the chance to address the congregation for the first time about allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships with gifts and travel.
Bishop Eddie Long is scheduled to speak at services at 8 a.m. …. Source  : Thousands fill cathedral for 1st public remarks from Ga. pastor accused in sex scandal.

Ga. megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal: All must face distasteful, painful situations

Ga. megachurch pastor: All face painful situations

LITHONIA, Ga. – The pastor of a Georgia megachurch accused of luring young men into sexual relationships has told his congregation of thousands that all people must face painful and distasteful situations.
Bishop Eddie Long said Sunday that “Bishop Long, Eddie Long, you can put your name in that blank, … Original article on : Ga. megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal: All must face distasteful, painful situations.

Egypt’s top Islamic institution says remarks by Coptic bishop about Quran were irresponsible

Egyptian Islamic body criticizes bishop’s remarks

CAIRO – Egypt’s top Islamic institution criticized a senior Coptic bishop who reportedly disputed the authenticity of some verses of the Quran, warning that the statement threatened Egypt’s national unity.
Bishop Bishoy, head of the Coptic Church’s theological council and considered its No. 2 official, was quoted in Egyptian media reports … Read more : Egypt’s top Islamic institution says remarks by Coptic bishop about Quran were irresponsible.

Three women perform father’s ‘pinda daan’ in Gaya

PATNA – Three Hindu women from Tamil Nadu Sunday broke age-old Hindu traditions by offering ‘pinda daan’ (salvation rituals) for their father in Bihar’s Gaya town.

Raj Lakshmi, Guni Sundari and Gomla Lakshmi performed the ritual at Vishnupad temple and on the banks of the Falgu river in Gaya, about 100 km from here.
“We ignored … Read more »»».

Nitish Kumar meets Bhutanese PM in Bodh Gaya

PATNA – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday met Bhutanese Prime Minister Lyonpo Jigmi Y. Thinley in Bodh Gaya to discuss the development of a Buddhist circuit in the state.

The Bhutanese prime minister was elected president of the Mahabodhi Society of India (MSI) for three years at its annual general meeting in Bodh Gaya Saturday. …. Original article  : Nitish Kumar meets Bhutanese PM in Bodh Gaya.

Megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal expected to address congregation; 1st public remarks

Accused megachurch pastor to talk to congregation

LITHONIA, Ga. – Sunday’s services at a Georgia megachurch will give its famed pastor the chance to address the congregation for the first time about allegations that he lured young men into sexual relationships with gifts and travel.
Bishop Eddie Long is scheduled to speak at services at 8 a.m. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Megachurch pastor accused in sex scandal expected to address congregation; 1st public remarks.